South East England · England
Fire Door Inspections in Kent
Book fire door inspections anywhere in Kent: we schedule visits by postcode district to keep travel, and your price, down.
Fire Door Inspections: 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.
- Area
- Kent
- Region
- South East England
- Postcode areas
- BR, CT, DA, ME, TN
- Towns listed
- 24
- Local authorities
- Kent, Medway
- Fire safety law
- England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
What's included in Kent?
- Hinges, closer, latch, lock and any hold-open device checked for function and suitability
- 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
- 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
How does it work in Kent?
Scope
Tell us the building type, roughly how many fire doors there are and when we can get access. We confirm a fixed fee before booking.
Inspect
The inspector works through the building door by door, measuring gaps, testing closers and photographing every defect.
Report
You receive a report with a reference, location, photos and a pass, advisory or fail result for every door, usually within five working days.
Put it right
Every failed item is priced individually so you can approve all, some or none of the remedial work.
What the law requires in Kent
Buildings in Kent 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.
- Fire Safety Order 2005: fire doors must be maintained (article 17)
- Fire Safety Act 2021: flat entrance doors are within scope
- Regulation 10: quarterly communal checks and annual flat door checks above 11 m
- Building Safety Act 2022: stronger record keeping and information duties
Prices across Kent
Typical Kent prices: £12–£35 per door (ex VAT). Minimum visit from £195.
Fire Door Inspections by town in Kent
- Fire Door Inspections in Ashford (Kent)
- Fire Door Inspections in Broadstairs
- Fire Door Inspections in Canterbury
- Fire Door Inspections in Chatham
- Fire Door Inspections in Dartford
- Fire Door Inspections in Deal
- Fire Door Inspections in Dover
- Fire Door Inspections in Faversham
- Fire Door Inspections in Folkestone
- Fire Door Inspections in Gillingham
- Fire Door Inspections in Gravesend
- Fire Door Inspections in Herne Bay
- Fire Door Inspections in Maidstone
- Fire Door Inspections in Margate
- Fire Door Inspections in Ramsgate
- Fire Door Inspections in Rochester
- Fire Door Inspections in Royal Tunbridge Wells
- Fire Door Inspections in Saint Peters
- Fire Door Inspections in Sevenoaks
- Fire Door Inspections in Sittingbourne
- Fire Door Inspections in Strood
- Fire Door Inspections in Swanley
- Fire Door Inspections in Tonbridge
- Fire Door Inspections in Whitstable
Fire Door Inspections in Kent: 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.
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 Kent?
Kent 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 quickly can you inspect fire doors in Kent?
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.