Essex · CM7

Fire Door Inspections in Braintree

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

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: Braintree
County / area: Essex
County council: Essex
Postcode district: CM7
Region: East of England
Population: Around 53,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Witham (11 km)

Where fire doors matter most in Braintree

In a town the size of Braintree, many buildings are looked after by landlords and managing agents with a handful of properties each. We can work early, late or at weekends in Braintree where residents, pupils or patients make daytime access difficult.

What our fire door inspection covers in Braintree

Hinges, closer, latch, lock and any hold-open device checked for function and suitability
Leaf and frame condition, including damage, splits, delamination and unauthorised alterations
Gap readings at the head, hanging and closing edges, meeting stiles and threshold
Fire door signage present and correct for the door's use
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.
Evidence	A certification label or plug where present, recorded so the door's original specification can be traced.

Full details on our fire door inspections page.

Why book with us in Braintree?

Photos of every defect

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

Booked around you

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

Same report everywhere

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

Which fire door rules apply in Braintree?

Buildings in Braintree 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 Braintree?

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

Fire Door Inspections in Braintree: questions

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 Braintree?

Braintree 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.

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.

Do you work in occupied buildings in Braintree?

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