Hertfordshire · SG13

Fire Door Inspections in Hertford

Whether it is a block of flats, a school or a care home in Hertford, 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. We use the same method for buildings in Hertford.

Town: Hertford
County / area: Hertfordshire
County council: Hertfordshire
Postcode district: SG13
Region: East of England
Population: Around 26,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Hoddesdon (6 km)

What kind of buildings in Hertford need fire door work?

Landlords in Hertford often have a few HMOs or flats to look after, and a single visit can cover all of them. We can work early, late or at weekends in Hertford where residents, pupils or patients make daytime access difficult.

What happens on site in Hertford?

Fire door signage present and correct for the door's use
Gap readings at the head, hanging and closing edges, meeting stiles and threshold
Vision panels, glazing beads and air transfer grilles checked against the door's rating
Leaf and frame condition, including damage, splits, delamination and unauthorised alterations
Intumescent strips and smoke seals: present, continuous, undamaged and not painted over

Glazing	Glass and beads match a fire-rated system for the door, with no cracks or missing fixings.
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 Hertford?

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Hertford and Hertfordshire.

Priced door by door

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

Records you can use

PDF and spreadsheet records for every Hertford building, ready for your fire risk assessor.

Fire safety law that applies in Hertford

Hertford 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.

What will it cost in Hertford?

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

Questions from Hertford clients

Does regulation 10 apply to buildings in Hertford?

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

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 Hertford?

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