Greater London · UB5

Fire Door Inspections in Northolt

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

In short: 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: Northolt
County / area: Greater London
Postcode district: UB5
Region: London
Population: Around 26,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Greenford (2 km)

Typical buildings in Northolt

Buildings in Northolt range from post-war council blocks to new-build towers and converted Victorian houses split into flats, each with its own fire door issues. If you look after more than one building around Northolt, we can schedule them on the same day.

What our fire door inspection covers in Northolt

A photo report with pass, advisory or fail for each component and a fixed remedial price
Gap readings at the head, hanging and closing edges, meeting stiles and threshold
Intumescent strips and smoke seals: present, continuous, undamaged and not painted over
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

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.
Gaps	Perimeter gaps are usually expected to sit between 2 and 4 mm, unless the door's certification gives a different tolerance.

Full details on our fire door inspections page.

Why book with us in Northolt?

Photos of every defect

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

Same report everywhere

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

Priced door by door

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

England fire safety law in Northolt

Northolt 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.

Northolt guide prices

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

Northolt FAQs

Which fire safety law applies in Northolt?

Northolt 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.

Will the inspection tell me whether a door is a genuine fire door?

It records the evidence available: labels, plugs, glazing marks, hardware markings and construction. Where there is no evidence of a fire rating, the report says so, so the fire risk assessor can decide what to do.

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.

Do you work in occupied buildings in Northolt?

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