Kent · TN13

Fire Door Inspections in Sevenoaks

Fire Door Inspections in Sevenoaks, Kent: 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: Sevenoaks
County / area: Kent
County council: Kent
Postcode district: TN13
Region: South East England
Population: Around 30,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Tonbridge (10 km)

Fire doors in Sevenoaks's buildings

Sevenoaks 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 Sevenoaks visits with nearby buildings wherever possible to keep your price down.

Included as standard in Sevenoaks

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

Gaps	Perimeter gaps are usually expected to sit between 2 and 4 mm, unless the door's certification gives a different tolerance.
Seals	Intumescent strips and smoke seals present, continuous and undamaged, with no paint over brush or fin seals.
Evidence	A certification label or plug where present, recorded so the door's original specification can be traced.

Full details on our fire door inspections page.

What to expect in Sevenoaks

Photos of every defect

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

One contact

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

Priced door by door

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

Which fire door rules apply in Sevenoaks?

Buildings in Sevenoaks 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.

How much do fire door inspections cost in Sevenoaks?

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

Sevenoaks FAQs

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.

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.

Which fire safety law applies in Sevenoaks?

Sevenoaks 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 Sevenoaks?

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.