Staffordshire · ST7

Fire Door Inspections in Kidsgrove

Responsible persons in Kidsgrove 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.

Town: Kidsgrove
County / area: Staffordshire
County council: Staffordshire
Postcode district: ST7
Region: West Midlands
Population: Around 29,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Congleton (9 km)

Fire doors in Kidsgrove's buildings

Kidsgrove has its share of converted buildings and older doors of unknown origin, where an inspection records what evidence exists. Reports for Kidsgrove buildings keep the same door references from one visit to the next.

Included as standard in Kidsgrove

Hinges, closer, latch, lock and any hold-open device checked for function and suitability
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
Gap readings at the head, hanging and closing edges, meeting stiles and threshold
Fire door signage present and correct for the door's use

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.
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 Kidsgrove?

Priced door by door

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

Booked around you

Visits in Kidsgrove 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 Kidsgrove, linked to a door reference you can find again.

England fire safety law in Kidsgrove

Buildings in Kidsgrove 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 Kidsgrove?

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

Questions from Kidsgrove clients

How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Kidsgrove?

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.

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.

Which fire safety law applies in Kidsgrove?

Kidsgrove 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.

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.