Wiltshire · SN1

Fire Door Inspections in Swindon

We provide fire door inspections for buildings in Swindon and the SN1 postcode district, from single doors to whole blocks and estates.

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: Swindon
County / area: Wiltshire
Local authority: Swindon
Postcode district: SN1
Region: South West England
Population: Around 200,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Cirencester (22 km)

Fire doors in Swindon's buildings

Large estates of social housing, city-centre apartment blocks and commercial premises mean fire door work in Swindon is often programme-scale rather than one-off. Swindon jobs start with a short call to agree access, followed by a fixed price in writing.

What you get in Swindon

A photo report with pass, advisory or fail for each component and a fixed remedial price
Fire door signage present and correct for the door's use
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
Vision panels, glazing beads and air transfer grilles checked against the door's rating

Evidence	A certification label or plug where present, recorded so the door's original specification can be traced.
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.

What to expect in Swindon

Same report everywhere

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

Photos of every defect

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

Priced door by door

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

Fire door law for Swindon buildings

Buildings in Swindon 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 Swindon?

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

Fire Door Inspections in Swindon: questions

Do you work in occupied buildings in Swindon?

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

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 Swindon?

Swindon 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.

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.