Staffordshire · DE14

Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Burton upon Trent

From the DE14 district outwards, we cover Burton upon Trent and neighbouring towns such as Swadlincote and Derby for fire door gap adjustments.

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: Burton upon Trent
County / area: Staffordshire
County council: Staffordshire
Postcode district: DE14
Region: West Midlands
Population: Around 120,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Swadlincote (7 km)

Typical Burton upon Trent fire door jobs

Housing providers, schools and care operators are typical users of fire door inspections in a town like Burton upon Trent. Where a Burton upon Trent building has had a recent fire risk assessment, send it over and we will price against its actions.

What our fire door gap adjustment covers in Burton upon Trent

Final readings recorded for the door's file
Hardwood lippings fitted to narrow leaves where the evidence allows
Frame adjustment or re-fixing where the frame has moved
Hinges re-packed or replaced where the leaf has dropped
Gap readings at head, hinge side, closing side and threshold

Threshold	Under-door gap suited to the door; tighter on smoke control doors.
Pairs	Meeting stiles on double doors within tolerance and aligned.
Cause	Dropped hinges, warping or frame movement fixed, not masked.

Full details on our fire door gap adjustment page.

How we work in Burton upon Trent

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Burton upon Trent and Staffordshire.

Photos of every defect

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

Priced door by door

Every failed item in Burton upon Trent is priced separately, so you approve exactly what you want done.

Fire door law for Burton upon Trent buildings

As Burton upon Trent is in England, responsible persons must maintain fire doors under the Fire Safety Order 2005, give residents fire door information in buildings with two or more flats, and run regulation 10 checks where a storey is over 11 metres.

What will it cost in Burton upon Trent?

Guide prices for fire door gap adjustments in Burton upon Trent start from £145 per visit; typical rates are £90–£260 per door, ex VAT. Get a guide price for your Burton upon Trent building.

Questions from Burton upon Trent clients

Which fire safety law applies in Burton upon Trent?

Burton upon Trent 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.

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.

Do you work in occupied buildings in Burton upon Trent?

Yes. Inspections and repairs in Burton upon Trent can be carried out in occupied flats, schools, care homes and workplaces, with doors kept closable at all times.

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.