Kent · CT6

Fire Door Inspections in Herne Bay

Responsible persons in Herne Bay can book fire door inspections with clear reports, useful photos and itemised 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 Herne Bay.

Town: Herne Bay
County / area: Kent
County council: Kent
Postcode district: CT6
Region: South East England
Population: Around 25,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Whitstable (7 km)

Typical Herne Bay fire door jobs

As a coastal town, Herne Bay has many hotels, guest houses and holiday lets, where bedroom and corridor fire doors protect guests who do not know the building. Reports for Herne Bay buildings keep the same door references from one visit to the next.

What our fire door inspection covers in Herne Bay

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
Intumescent strips and smoke seals: present, continuous, undamaged and not painted over
Hinges, closer, latch, lock and any hold-open device checked for function and suitability

Seals	Intumescent strips and smoke seals present, continuous and undamaged, with no paint over brush or fin seals.
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 Herne Bay clients choose us

Priced door by door

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

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Herne Bay and Kent.

Same report everywhere

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

Fire safety law that applies in Herne Bay

Buildings in Herne Bay 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.

Prices in Herne Bay

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

Questions from Herne Bay clients

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.

Does regulation 10 apply to buildings in Herne Bay?

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

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 cover the area around Herne Bay?

Yes. As well as Herne Bay itself we cover nearby towns including Whitstable, Canterbury and Faversham.