Kent · CT10

Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Broadstairs

From the CT10 district outwards, we cover Broadstairs and neighbouring towns such as Saint Peters and Ramsgate for fire door gap adjustments.

Fire door gap adjustment is the work needed to bring the gaps between a fire door leaf and its frame, and under the door, back within the tolerance in the door's evidence, typically 2 to 4 mm around the edges.

Town: Broadstairs
County / area: Kent
County council: Kent
Postcode district: CT10
Region: South East England
Population: Around 23,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Saint Peters (2 km)

Typical Broadstairs fire door jobs

In Broadstairs fire door work tends to be smaller sites: flats above shops, small blocks, surgeries, pubs with rooms and care homes. Reports for Broadstairs buildings keep the same door references from one visit to the next.

What our fire door gap adjustment covers in Broadstairs

Final readings recorded for the door's file
Frame adjustment or re-fixing where the frame has moved
Hinges re-packed or replaced where the leaf has dropped
Hardwood lippings fitted to narrow leaves where the evidence allows
Threshold gaps corrected or drop seals fitted on smoke control doors

Pairs	Meeting stiles on double doors within tolerance and aligned.
Edges	Usually 2–4 mm at head and edges unless the evidence says otherwise.
Threshold	Under-door gap suited to the door; tighter on smoke control doors.

Full details on our fire door gap adjustment page.

What to expect in Broadstairs

Records you can use

PDF and spreadsheet records for every Broadstairs building, ready for your fire risk assessor.

Priced door by door

Every failed item in Broadstairs is priced separately, so you approve exactly what you want done.

Same report everywhere

Whether your building is in Broadstairs or across the country, the report format, defect grading and pricing are the same.

Fire safety law that applies in Broadstairs

Buildings in Broadstairs fall under English fire safety law: the Fire Safety Order 2005 requires fire doors to be maintained, and in multi-occupied residential buildings over 11 metres regulation 10 sets quarterly and annual checks.

What will it cost in Broadstairs?

Typical Broadstairs prices: £90–£260 per door (ex VAT). Minimum visit from £145. Get a guide price for your Broadstairs building.

Common questions in Broadstairs

Do you work in occupied buildings in Broadstairs?

Yes. Inspections and repairs in Broadstairs can be carried out in occupied flats, schools, care homes and workplaces, with doors kept closable at all times.

Which fire safety law applies in Broadstairs?

Broadstairs is in England, so the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies, together with the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 for multi-occupied residential buildings.

Can you fix a big gap with a thicker intumescent strip?

Not as a general rule. Seals are tested for a particular gap; using oversized seals to hide a poor fit is not a reliable repair.

Why do gaps open up over time?

Hinges wear and drop, frames shrink or move, leaves warp, and doors are sometimes planed after flooring changes. Each needs a different repair.