Kent · DA11

Fire Door Inspections in Gravesend

Gravesend landlords, managing agents and facilities teams can book fire door inspections with straightforward reports and fixed prices.

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 Gravesend.

Town: Gravesend
County / area: Kent
County council: Kent
Postcode district: DA11
Region: South East England
Population: Around 54,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Grays (5 km)

Where fire doors matter most in Gravesend

Gravesend has smaller blocks of flats, flats above shops, care homes and schools, where a single day on site often covers every fire door. Reports for Gravesend buildings keep the same door references from one visit to the next.

What's included in Gravesend?

A photo report with pass, advisory or fail for each component and a fixed remedial price
Hinges, closer, latch, lock and any hold-open device checked for function and suitability
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
Leaf and frame condition, including damage, splits, delamination and unauthorised alterations

Hinges	At least three hinges on most single leaves, all screws present, no wear, staining or movement.
Glazing	Glass and beads match a fire-rated system for the door, with no cracks or missing fixings.
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.

What to expect in Gravesend

Same report everywhere

Whether your building is in Gravesend 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 Gravesend and Kent.

Booked around you

Visits in Gravesend are booked around residents, pupils or patients, including early, late and weekend slots by arrangement.

Fire door law for Gravesend buildings

Buildings in Gravesend 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.

What will it cost in Gravesend?

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

Common questions in Gravesend

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.

Can you price remedial work in Gravesend from another company's report?

Yes. Send the report and we will price each line for your building in Gravesend, or revisit specific doors if the report lacks detail.

Which fire safety law applies in Gravesend?

Gravesend 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.