Gwent · CF83

Fire Door Inspections in Caerphilly

Fire Door Inspections in Caerphilly, Gwent: 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: Caerphilly
County / area: Gwent
Local authority: Caerphilly
Postcode district: CF83
Region: Wales
Population: Around 31,000 people
Fire safety law: Wales: Fire Safety Order 2005
Nearest town: Risca (9 km)

Fire doors in Caerphilly's buildings

Caerphilly has its share of converted buildings and older doors of unknown origin, where an inspection records what evidence exists. For fire door inspections, we group Caerphilly visits with nearby buildings wherever possible to keep your price down.

What our fire door inspection covers in Caerphilly

Intumescent strips and smoke seals: present, continuous, undamaged and not painted over
Vision panels, glazing beads and air transfer grilles checked against the door's rating
A unique reference and location for every door, so faults can be found again
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

Evidence	A certification label or plug where present, recorded so the door's original specification can be traced.
Hinges	At least three hinges on most single leaves, all screws present, no wear, staining or movement.
Closer	The door closes fully into its frame and engages the latch from any opening position.

Full details on our fire door inspections page.

Why book with us in Caerphilly?

Same report everywhere

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

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Caerphilly and Gwent.

Photos of every defect

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

Fire safety law that applies in Caerphilly

Caerphilly is in Wales, where the Fire Safety Order 2005 requires fire doors to be maintained. Regulation 10's fixed quarterly and annual schedule is English law, but many Welsh landlords follow it as good practice.

Prices in Caerphilly

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

Caerphilly FAQs

Do you cover the area around Caerphilly?

Yes. As well as Caerphilly itself we cover nearby towns including Risca, Pontypridd and Cardiff.

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 Caerphilly?

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies in Wales, and the Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed flat entrance doors in multi-occupied residential buildings are within scope.

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.