Kent · CT6

Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Herne Bay

Responsible persons in Herne Bay can book fire door gap adjustments with clear reports, useful photos and itemised prices.

In short: 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: Herne Bay
County / area: Kent
County council: Kent
Postcode district: CT6
Region: South East England
Population: Around 25,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Whitstable (7 km)

Where fire doors matter most in Herne Bay

Sea air is hard on hardware: corroded hinges and closers are a common fire door fault in coastal towns such as Herne Bay. Where a Herne Bay building has had a recent fire risk assessment, send it over and we will price against its actions.

Included as standard in Herne Bay

Hardwood lippings fitted to narrow leaves where the evidence allows
Gap readings at head, hinge side, closing side and threshold
Threshold gaps corrected or drop seals fitted on smoke control doors
Frame adjustment or re-fixing where the frame has moved
Hinges re-packed or replaced where the leaf has dropped

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

Full details on our fire door gap adjustment page.

Why book with us in Herne Bay?

Priced door by door

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

Photos of every defect

You get photographs of every defect found in Herne Bay, linked to a door reference you can find again.

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Herne Bay and Kent.

Which fire door rules apply in Herne Bay?

Herne Bay is in England, so the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to the common parts and non-domestic premises, and regulation 10 adds quarterly communal and annual flat entrance door checks in residential buildings with storeys over 11 metres.

How much do fire door gap adjustments cost in Herne Bay?

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

Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Herne Bay: questions

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.

What gap is allowed around a fire door?

Most guidance and manufacturers' evidence expect gaps of about 2 to 4 mm at the head and edges, with 3 mm as a practical target. The door's own certification or test evidence takes precedence if it states a different figure.

Does regulation 10 apply to buildings in Herne Bay?

Yes, if the building is a multi-occupied residential building with storeys over 11 metres. Herne Bay is in England, so the quarterly communal door checks and annual flat entrance door checks apply to those buildings.

Can you price remedial work in Herne Bay from another company's report?

Yes. Send the report and we will price each line for your building in Herne Bay, or revisit specific doors if the report lacks detail.