West Midlands · England
Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Shropshire
Fire Door Gap Adjustment throughout Shropshire: from Telford to Shrewsbury, every door is inspected, photographed and logged, and remedial work is priced door by door.
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
- Shropshire
- Region
- West Midlands
- Postcode areas
- DY, SY, TF, WV
- Towns listed
- 4
- Local authorities
- Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin
- Fire safety law
- England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Included as standard across Shropshire
- Hinges re-packed or replaced where the leaf has dropped
- Frame adjustment or re-fixing where the frame has moved
- Gap readings at head, hinge side, closing side and threshold
- Threshold gaps corrected or drop seals fitted on smoke control doors
- Final readings recorded for the door's file
- Hardwood lippings fitted to narrow leaves where the evidence allows
How does it work in Shropshire?
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 Shropshire?
Shropshire 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.
- 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 Shropshire
Guide prices for fire door gap adjustments in Shropshire start from £145 per visit; typical rates are £90–£260 per door, ex VAT.
Fire Door Gap Adjustment by town in Shropshire
- Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Loughton
- Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Shrewsbury
- Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Telford
- Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Wellington
Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Shropshire: 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 Shropshire?
Shropshire 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 Shropshire?
Yes. Inspections and repairs in Shropshire can be carried out in occupied flats, schools, care homes and workplaces, with doors kept closable at all times.