Berkshire · GU47

Fire Door Inspections in Sandhurst

From the GU47 district outwards, we cover Sandhurst and neighbouring towns such as Crowthorne and Yateley for fire door inspections.

In short: a fire door inspection is a documented, door-by-door check that each fire door in a building will still hold back fire and smoke for its rated period. The inspector examines the leaf, frame, gaps, seals, hinges, closer, glazing, ironmongery and signage, records what passes and what fails, and photographs every defect.

Town: Sandhurst
County / area: Berkshire
Local authority: Bracknell Forest
Postcode district: GU47
Region: South East England
Population: Around 21,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Crowthorne (3 km)

Typical buildings in Sandhurst

Sandhurst has its share of converted buildings and older doors of unknown origin, where an inspection records what evidence exists. If you look after more than one building around Sandhurst, we can schedule them on the same day.

What our fire door inspection covers in Sandhurst

Fire door signage present and correct for the door's use
Vision panels, glazing beads and air transfer grilles checked against the door's rating
Hinges, closer, latch, lock and any hold-open device checked for function and suitability
Intumescent strips and smoke seals: present, continuous, undamaged and not painted over
Leaf and frame condition, including damage, splits, delamination and unauthorised alterations

Gaps	Perimeter gaps are usually expected to sit between 2 and 4 mm, unless the door's certification gives a different tolerance.
Evidence	A certification label or plug where present, recorded so the door's original specification can be traced.
Hinges	At least three hinges on most single leaves, all screws present, no wear, staining or movement.

Full details on our fire door inspections page.

What to expect in Sandhurst

Same report everywhere

Whether your building is in Sandhurst 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 Sandhurst and Berkshire.

Booked around you

Visits in Sandhurst are booked around residents, pupils or patients, including early, late and weekend slots by arrangement.

Which fire door rules apply in Sandhurst?

Sandhurst 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.

Prices in Sandhurst

Typical Sandhurst prices: £12–£35 per door (ex VAT). Minimum visit from £195. Get a guide price for your Sandhurst building.

Common questions in Sandhurst

Will the inspection tell me whether a door is a genuine fire door?

It records the evidence available: labels, plugs, glazing marks, hardware markings and construction. Where there is no evidence of a fire rating, the report says so, so the fire risk assessor can decide what to do.

Do you work in occupied buildings in Sandhurst?

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

Do you need to remove the doors?

No. Inspections are non-intrusive. The inspector measures, operates and photographs each door in place and only lifts away removable items such as letter-plate covers where it is safe to do so.

Which fire safety law applies in Sandhurst?

Sandhurst 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.