Cheshire · SK9

Fire Door Inspections in Wilmslow

From the SK9 district outwards, we cover Wilmslow and neighbouring towns such as Cheadle Hulme and Hazel Grove for fire door inspections.

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. We use the same method for buildings in Wilmslow.

Town: Wilmslow
County / area: Cheshire
Local authority: Cheshire East
Postcode district: SK9
Region: North West England
Population: Around 26,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Cheadle Hulme (6 km)

Where fire doors matter most in Wilmslow

In Wilmslow fire door work tends to be smaller sites: flats above shops, small blocks, surgeries, pubs with rooms and care homes. Reports for Wilmslow buildings keep the same door references from one visit to the next.

What our fire door inspection covers in Wilmslow

Fire door signage present and correct for the door's use
A photo report with pass, advisory or fail for each component and a fixed remedial price
Gap readings at the head, hanging and closing edges, meeting stiles and threshold
Intumescent strips and smoke seals: present, continuous, undamaged and not painted over
Hinges, closer, latch, lock and any hold-open device checked for function and suitability

Seals	Intumescent strips and smoke seals present, continuous and undamaged, with no paint over brush or fin seals.
Hinges	At least three hinges on most single leaves, all screws present, no wear, staining or movement.
Gaps	Perimeter gaps are usually expected to sit between 2 and 4 mm, unless the door's certification gives a different tolerance.

Full details on our fire door inspections page.

How we work in Wilmslow

Records you can use

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

Photos of every defect

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

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Wilmslow and Cheshire.

Fire safety law that applies in Wilmslow

Buildings in Wilmslow 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.

How much do fire door inspections cost in Wilmslow?

Guide prices for fire door inspections in Wilmslow start from £195 per visit; typical rates are £12–£35 per door, ex VAT. Get a guide price for your Wilmslow building.

Common questions in Wilmslow

How long does a fire door inspection take?

Typically 10 to 20 minutes per door, depending on access and how many defects need photographing. A block with 40 communal doors is usually a single day on site.

Which fire safety law applies in Wilmslow?

Wilmslow 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.

How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Wilmslow?

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.

What happens if a door fails?

The report lists exactly which components failed and why. Each item is priced separately, so you can approve the urgent fixes first and plan the rest.