Suffolk · IP1

Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Ipswich

From the IP1 district outwards, we cover Ipswich and neighbouring towns such as Harwich and Felixstowe for fire door gap adjustments.

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: Ipswich
County / area: Suffolk
County council: Suffolk
Postcode district: IP1
Region: East of England
Population: Around 180,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Harwich (16 km)

Fire doors in Ipswich's buildings

Ipswich has purpose-built student blocks and shared houses alongside university, hospital and council buildings with long runs of corridor doors. Ipswich jobs start with a short call to agree access, followed by a fixed price in writing.

What's included in Ipswich?

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

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

Full details on our fire door gap adjustment page.

How we work in Ipswich

Priced door by door

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

Photos of every defect

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

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Ipswich and Suffolk.

Fire safety law that applies in Ipswich

Buildings in Ipswich 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.

What will it cost in Ipswich?

In Ipswich, fire door gap adjustments typically cost £90–£260 per door ex VAT, with visits from £145. Get a guide price for your Ipswich building.

Questions from Ipswich clients

Can you fix a big gap with a thicker intumescent strip?

Not as a general rule. Seals are tested for a particular gap; using oversized seals to hide a poor fit is not a reliable repair.

Which fire safety law applies in Ipswich?

Ipswich 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.

How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Ipswich?

It depends on the number of doors and access. Tell us what you need and we will give you the earliest date when you call, and confirm it in writing.

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.