Greater London · WC2N

Fire Door Inspections in London

Whether it is a block of flats, a school or a care home in London, 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: London
County / area: Greater London
Local authority: Westminster
Postcode district: WC2N
Region: London
Population: Around 9.0 million people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: City of Westminster (1 km)

Typical London fire door jobs

Fire door work in London typically involves purpose-built blocks, mansion flats and converted terraces, where communal stair doors and flat entrance doors carry most of the fire strategy. For fire door inspections, we group London visits with nearby buildings wherever possible to keep your price down.

What's included in London?

A unique reference and location for every door, so faults can be found again
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
Intumescent strips and smoke seals: present, continuous, undamaged and not painted over
A photo report with pass, advisory or fail for each component and a fixed remedial price

Closer	The door closes fully into its frame and engages the latch from any opening position.
Hinges	At least three hinges on most single leaves, all screws present, no wear, staining or movement.
Seals	Intumescent strips and smoke seals present, continuous and undamaged, with no paint over brush or fin seals.

Full details on our fire door inspections page.

How we work in London

Priced door by door

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

Photos of every defect

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

Same report everywhere

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

Fire safety law that applies in London

London is in England, so the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to the common parts and non-domestic premises, and regulation 10 adds quarterly communal and annual flat entrance door checks in residential buildings with storeys over 11 metres.

London guide prices

Typical London prices: £12–£35 per door (ex VAT). Minimum visit from £195. Get a guide price for your London building.

Questions from London clients

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 London?

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

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 quickly can you inspect fire doors in London?

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.