Suffolk · CO10

Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Sudbury

Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Sudbury, Suffolk: every door logged, photographed and graded, with a clear price for anything that needs putting right.

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: Sudbury
County / area: Suffolk
County council: Suffolk
Postcode district: CO10
Region: East of England
Population: Around 24,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Colchester (20 km)

What kind of buildings in Sudbury need fire door work?

In Sudbury fire door work tends to be smaller sites: flats above shops, small blocks, surgeries, pubs with rooms and care homes. Sudbury jobs start with a short call to agree access, followed by a fixed price in writing.

What our fire door gap adjustment covers in Sudbury

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

Cause	Dropped hinges, warping or frame movement fixed, not masked.
Threshold	Under-door gap suited to the door; tighter on smoke control doors.
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 Sudbury

Priced door by door

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

Photos of every defect

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

Same report everywhere

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

Fire safety law that applies in Sudbury

Buildings in Sudbury 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.

Sudbury guide prices

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

Common questions in Sudbury

How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Sudbury?

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.

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 to buildings in Sudbury?

Yes, if the building is a multi-occupied residential building with storeys over 11 metres. Sudbury is in England, so the quarterly communal door checks and annual flat entrance door checks apply to those buildings.