Greater London · SW1E

Fire Door Inspections in City of Westminster

City of Westminster landlords, managing agents and facilities teams can book fire door inspections with straightforward reports and fixed prices.

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: City of Westminster
County / area: Greater London
Local authority: Westminster
Postcode district: SW1E
Region: London
Population: Around 250,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Pimlico

Typical buildings in City of Westminster

Many City of Westminster buildings are mixed use, with flats above shops and offices, where the stair door protecting the flats is often the weakest point. For fire door inspections, we group City of Westminster visits with nearby buildings wherever possible to keep your price down.

What happens on site in City of Westminster?

Fire door signage present and correct for the door's use
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
Leaf and frame condition, including damage, splits, delamination and unauthorised alterations
Vision panels, glazing beads and air transfer grilles checked against the door's rating

Evidence	A certification label or plug where present, recorded so the door's original specification can be traced.
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.

Full details on our fire door inspections page.

What to expect in City of Westminster

Priced door by door

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

Records you can use

PDF and spreadsheet records for every City of Westminster building, ready for your fire risk assessor.

Photos of every defect

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

Which fire door rules apply in City of Westminster?

Buildings in City of Westminster 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.

City of Westminster guide prices

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

Fire Door Inspections in City of Westminster: questions

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.

Which fire safety law applies in City of Westminster?

City of Westminster 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 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.

Do you work in occupied buildings in City of Westminster?

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