West Midlands · B27

Fire Door Inspections in Acocks Green

Responsible persons in Acocks Green can book fire door inspections with clear reports, useful photos and itemised prices.

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: Acocks Green
County / area: West Midlands
Local authority: Birmingham
Postcode district: B27
Region: West Midlands
Population: Around 27,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Shirley (4 km)

What kind of buildings in Acocks Green need fire door work?

Acocks Green has its share of converted buildings and older doors of unknown origin, where an inspection records what evidence exists. If you look after more than one building around Acocks Green, we can schedule them on the same day.

What's included in Acocks Green?

A photo report with pass, advisory or fail for each component and a fixed remedial price
Leaf and frame condition, including damage, splits, delamination and unauthorised alterations
Vision panels, glazing beads and air transfer grilles checked against the door's rating
Fire door signage present and correct for the door's use
Hinges, closer, latch, lock and any hold-open device checked for function and suitability

Closer	The door closes fully into its frame and engages the latch from any opening position.
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.

Full details on our fire door inspections page.

Why book with us in Acocks Green?

Photos of every defect

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

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Acocks Green and the West Midlands.

Priced door by door

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

Fire door law for Acocks Green buildings

Buildings in Acocks Green 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 Acocks Green?

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

Fire Door Inspections in Acocks Green: questions

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 work in occupied buildings in Acocks Green?

Yes. Inspections and repairs in Acocks Green can be carried out in occupied flats, schools, care homes and workplaces, with doors kept closable at all times.

Which fire safety law applies in Acocks Green?

Acocks Green 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.

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.