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Fire Door Inspections in Tewkesbury

Fire Door Inspections in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire: every door logged, photographed and graded, with a clear price for anything that needs putting right.

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: Tewkesbury
County / area: Gloucestershire
County council: Gloucestershire
Postcode district: GL20
Region: South West England
Population: Around 20,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Cheltenham (12 km)

What kind of buildings in Tewkesbury need fire door work?

Tewkesbury 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 Tewkesbury, we can schedule them on the same day.

Included as standard in Tewkesbury

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

Gaps	Perimeter gaps are usually expected to sit between 2 and 4 mm, unless the door's certification gives a different tolerance.
Glazing	Glass and beads match a fire-rated system for the door, with no cracks or missing fixings.
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 Tewkesbury clients choose us

Priced door by door

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

Photos of every defect

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

Same report everywhere

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

Which fire door rules apply in Tewkesbury?

Buildings in Tewkesbury 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.

Prices in Tewkesbury

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

Common questions in Tewkesbury

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.

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 Tewkesbury?

Tewkesbury 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.

Can you price remedial work in Tewkesbury from another company's report?

Yes. Send the report and we will price each line for your building in Tewkesbury, or revisit specific doors if the report lacks detail.