Wiltshire · SN1

Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Swindon

We provide fire door gap adjustments for buildings in Swindon and the SN1 postcode district, from single doors to whole blocks and estates.

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: Swindon
County / area: Wiltshire
Local authority: Swindon
Postcode district: SN1
Region: South West England
Population: Around 200,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Cirencester (22 km)

Where fire doors matter most in Swindon

In Swindon, needs range from regulation 10 schedules for taller residential blocks to planned inspections for offices, schools and healthcare buildings. If you look after more than one building around Swindon, we can schedule them on the same day.

What you get in Swindon

Hinges re-packed or replaced where the leaf has dropped
Frame adjustment or re-fixing where the frame has moved
Final readings recorded for the door's file
Gap readings at head, hinge side, closing side and threshold
Threshold gaps corrected or drop seals fitted on smoke control doors

Pairs	Meeting stiles on double doors within tolerance and aligned.
Edges	Usually 2–4 mm at head and edges unless the evidence says otherwise.
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 Swindon

Priced door by door

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

Same report everywhere

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

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Swindon and Wiltshire.

Which fire door rules apply in Swindon?

Buildings in Swindon 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 Swindon?

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

Common questions in Swindon

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.

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.

Do you work in occupied buildings in Swindon?

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

Does regulation 10 apply to buildings in Swindon?

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