Surrey · CR3

Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Caterham

We provide fire door gap adjustments for buildings in Caterham and the CR3 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.

Town: Caterham
County / area: Surrey
County council: Surrey
Postcode district: CR3
Region: South East England
Population: Around 21,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Coulsdon (6 km)

What kind of buildings in Caterham need fire door work?

Caterham has its share of converted buildings and older doors of unknown origin, where an inspection records what evidence exists. Caterham jobs start with a short call to agree access, followed by a fixed price in writing.

What happens on site in Caterham?

Frame adjustment or re-fixing where the frame has moved
Final readings recorded for the door's file
Threshold gaps corrected or drop seals fitted on smoke control doors
Hinges re-packed or replaced where the leaf has dropped
Hardwood lippings fitted to narrow leaves where the evidence allows

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

Full details on our fire door gap adjustment page.

Why Caterham clients choose us

Priced door by door

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

Same report everywhere

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

Photos of every defect

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

Fire safety law that applies in Caterham

As Caterham 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.

How much do fire door gap adjustments cost in Caterham?

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

Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Caterham: questions

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

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

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.

Which fire safety law applies in Caterham?

Caterham 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.

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.