East Midlands · England
Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Leicestershire
Book fire door gap adjustments anywhere in Leicestershire: we schedule visits by postcode district to keep travel, and your price, down.
Fire Door Gap Adjustment: 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.
- Area
- Leicestershire
- Region
- East Midlands
- Postcode areas
- CV, DE, LE
- Towns listed
- 7
- Local authorities
- Leicester, Leicestershire
- Fire safety law
- England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
What every job in Leicestershire includes
- Hinges re-packed or replaced where the leaf has dropped
- Threshold gaps corrected or drop seals fitted on smoke control doors
- Gap readings at head, hinge side, closing side and threshold
- Final readings recorded for the door's file
- Frame adjustment or re-fixing where the frame has moved
- Hardwood lippings fitted to narrow leaves where the evidence allows
How does it work in Leicestershire?
Measure
Gaps are measured at several points on every edge.
Diagnose
We identify why the gap has opened.
Correct
Hinges, leaf or frame are corrected using a method the door's evidence supports.
Re-measure
Final gap readings are recorded.
Which fire door rules apply in Leicestershire?
Buildings in Leicestershire 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.
- Fire Safety Order 2005: fire doors must be maintained (article 17)
- Fire Safety Act 2021: flat entrance doors are within scope
- Regulation 10: quarterly communal checks and annual flat door checks above 11 m
- Building Safety Act 2022: stronger record keeping and information duties
Prices across Leicestershire
Typical Leicestershire prices: £90–£260 per door (ex VAT). Minimum visit from £145.
Fire Door Gap Adjustment by town in Leicestershire
- Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Coalville
- Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Hinckley
- Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Leicester
- Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Loughborough
- Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Melton Mowbray
- Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Oadby
- Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Wigston Magna
Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Leicestershire: 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.
Which fire safety law applies in Leicestershire?
Leicestershire 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.
Do you work in occupied buildings in Leicestershire?
Yes. Inspections and repairs in Leicestershire can be carried out in occupied flats, schools, care homes and workplaces, with doors kept closable at all times.