Northumberland · NE63

Fire Door Inspections in Ashington

From the NE63 district outwards, we cover Ashington and neighbouring towns such as Blyth and Cramlington for 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. We use the same method for buildings in Ashington.

Town: Ashington
County / area: Northumberland
County council: Northumberland
Postcode district: NE63
Region: North East England
Population: Around 28,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Blyth (7 km)

Typical buildings in Ashington

In Ashington fire door work tends to be smaller sites: flats above shops, small blocks, surgeries, pubs with rooms and care homes. For fire door inspections, we group Ashington visits with nearby buildings wherever possible to keep your price down.

Included as standard in Ashington

Gap readings at the head, hanging and closing edges, meeting stiles and threshold
Hinges, closer, latch, lock and any hold-open device checked for function and suitability
Fire door signage present and correct for the door's use
Intumescent strips and smoke seals: present, continuous, undamaged and not painted over
A unique reference and location for every door, so faults can be found again

Gaps	Perimeter gaps are usually expected to sit between 2 and 4 mm, unless the door's certification gives a different tolerance.
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.

Full details on our fire door inspections page.

Why book with us in Ashington?

Same report everywhere

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

Booked around you

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

Photos of every defect

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

Fire door law for Ashington buildings

Buildings in Ashington 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 Ashington?

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

Ashington FAQs

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

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

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 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.

Does regulation 10 apply to buildings in Ashington?

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