Wales
Fire Door Gap Adjustment in South Glamorgan
We provide fire door gap adjustments across South Glamorgan, including Cardiff, Barry and Penarth, with the same report format and pricing wherever your buildings are.
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
- South Glamorgan
- Region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- CF
- Towns listed
- 3
- Local authorities
- Cardiff, The Vale of Glamorgan
- Fire safety law
- Wales: Fire Safety Order 2005
What's included in South Glamorgan?
- Threshold gaps corrected or drop seals fitted on smoke control doors
- Final readings recorded for the door's file
- Gap readings at head, hinge side, closing side and threshold
- Hinges re-packed or replaced where the leaf has dropped
- 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 South Glamorgan?
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.
What the law requires in South Glamorgan
Fire doors in South Glamorgan must be maintained under the Fire Safety Order 2005, which applies in Wales; the Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed flat entrance doors are within scope. Regulation 10 itself does not apply in Wales.
- Fire Safety Order 2005 applies in Wales
- Fire Safety Act 2021: flat entrance doors are within scope
- Regulation 10's fixed schedule is England-only
- Quarterly and annual checks still widely used as good practice
How much does it cost in South Glamorgan?
Guide prices for fire door gap adjustments in South Glamorgan start from £145 per visit; typical rates are £90–£260 per door, ex VAT.
Fire Door Gap Adjustment by town in South Glamorgan
- Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Barry
- Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Cardiff
- Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Penarth
Fire Door Gap Adjustment in South Glamorgan: 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 in South Glamorgan?
No. South Glamorgan is in Wales and regulation 10 is English law. The Fire Safety Order 2005 still requires fire doors to be maintained, and many Welsh landlords follow the same quarterly and annual routine as good practice.
Do you cover the area around South Glamorgan?
Yes. As well as South Glamorgan itself we cover nearby towns including Cardiff, Barry and Penarth.