Devon · EX1

Fire Door Inspections in Heavitree

We provide fire door inspections for buildings in Heavitree and the EX1 postcode district, from single doors to whole blocks and estates.

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: Heavitree
County / area: Devon
County council: Devon
Postcode district: EX1
Region: South West England
Population: Around 22,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Exeter (2 km)

Typical Heavitree fire door jobs

Landlords in Heavitree often have a few HMOs or flats to look after, and a single visit can cover all of them. Reports for Heavitree buildings keep the same door references from one visit to the next.

What happens on site in Heavitree?

Vision panels, glazing beads and air transfer grilles checked against the door's rating
Fire door signage present and correct for the door's use
A unique reference and location for every door, so faults can be found again
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

Seals	Intumescent strips and smoke seals present, continuous and undamaged, with no paint over brush or fin seals.
Gaps	Perimeter gaps are usually expected to sit between 2 and 4 mm, unless the door's certification gives a different tolerance.
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.

Why book with us in Heavitree?

Records you can use

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

Booked around you

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

Same report everywhere

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

Fire door law for Heavitree buildings

Buildings in Heavitree 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.

Heavitree guide prices

In Heavitree, fire door inspections typically cost £12–£35 per door ex VAT, with visits from £195. Get a guide price for your Heavitree building.

Heavitree FAQs

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.

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.

Does regulation 10 apply to buildings in Heavitree?

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

Do you work in occupied buildings in Heavitree?

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