West Midlands · B91

Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Solihull

Whether it is a block of flats, a school or a care home in Solihull, our fire door gap adjustments follow the same door-by-door method and report format.

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: Solihull
County / area: West Midlands
Local authority: Solihull
Postcode district: B91
Region: West Midlands
Population: Around 130,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Shirley (3 km)

Typical Solihull fire door jobs

Housing providers, schools and care operators are typical users of fire door inspections in a town like Solihull. Reports for Solihull buildings keep the same door references from one visit to the next.

What you get in Solihull

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

Edges	Usually 2–4 mm at head and edges unless the evidence says otherwise.
Pairs	Meeting stiles on double doors within tolerance and aligned.
Threshold	Under-door gap suited to the door; tighter on smoke control doors.

Full details on our fire door gap adjustment page.

What to expect in Solihull

Photos of every defect

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

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Solihull and the West Midlands.

Records you can use

PDF and spreadsheet records for every Solihull building, ready for your fire risk assessor.

England fire safety law in Solihull

Solihull is in England, so the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to the common parts and non-domestic premises, and regulation 10 adds quarterly communal and annual flat entrance door checks in residential buildings with storeys over 11 metres.

How much do fire door gap adjustments cost in Solihull?

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

Common questions in Solihull

Do you cover the area around Solihull?

Yes. As well as Solihull itself we cover nearby towns including Shirley, Acocks Green and Washwood Heath.

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.

Does regulation 10 apply to buildings in Solihull?

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

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.