Shropshire · SY1

Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Shrewsbury

We provide fire door gap adjustments for buildings in Shrewsbury and the SY1 postcode district, from single doors to whole blocks and estates.

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. We use the same method for buildings in Shrewsbury.

Town: Shrewsbury
County / area: Shropshire
County council: Shropshire
Postcode district: SY1
Region: West Midlands
Population: Around 77,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Wellington (16 km)

Typical Shrewsbury fire door jobs

In a town the size of Shrewsbury, many buildings are looked after by landlords and managing agents with a handful of properties each. Reports for Shrewsbury buildings keep the same door references from one visit to the next.

What happens on site in Shrewsbury?

Final readings recorded for the door's file
Hinges re-packed or replaced where the leaf has dropped
Gap readings at head, hinge side, closing side and threshold
Threshold gaps corrected or drop seals fitted on smoke control doors
Hardwood lippings fitted to narrow leaves where the evidence allows

Cause	Dropped hinges, warping or frame movement fixed, not masked.
Pairs	Meeting stiles on double doors within tolerance and aligned.
Edges	Usually 2–4 mm at head and edges unless the evidence says otherwise.

Full details on our fire door gap adjustment page.

How we work in Shrewsbury

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Shrewsbury and Shropshire.

Photos of every defect

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

Same report everywhere

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

England fire safety law in Shrewsbury

Buildings in Shrewsbury 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.

How much do fire door gap adjustments cost in Shrewsbury?

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

Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Shrewsbury: 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.

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

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

How big can the gap under a fire door be?

It depends on the door's evidence. Doors without smoke control often allow a larger threshold gap, sometimes up to around 8 to 10 mm, while smoke control doors usually need 3 mm or less or a tested drop seal.

Which fire safety law applies in Shrewsbury?

Shrewsbury 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.