Repairs & remedial works
Fire Door Remedial Works
Fire Door Remedial Works: Fire door remedial works are the repairs needed to bring failed fire doors back to their certified performance, carried out as a programme from an inspection report, survey or fire risk assessment action plan.
A remedial programme should close out the report, not start a new argument about it. We price each failed item individually, do the work using components compatible with the door's certification, and photograph every door after the work so the original report can be signed off line by line.
What's included?
- Work priced per door and per item from the inspection or FRA
- Seal, closer, hinge, lock and glazing bead replacement
- Gap correction by re-hanging, lipping or frame adjustment
- Replacement components compatible with the door's test evidence
- After photos for every door, cross-referenced to the original defect
- Doors that cannot be repaired economically are flagged for replacement
When do you need fire door remedial work?
- You have an inspection report or FRA with fire door actions
- Another contractor has inspected and you want the remedials priced separately
- Doors have been damaged and you need them back to standard quickly
- You need written sign-off to close actions on a fire risk assessment
What do we check or do on each door?
| Like for like | Replacement seals, hinges and closers chosen to suit the door's test evidence. |
|---|---|
| Gaps | Re-hung or lipped doors brought back within tolerance and re-measured. |
| Function | Every door closed and latched from fully open before it is signed off. |
| Records | After photos tied to the original defect references. |
How does it work?
Price
Send us the report or FRA. We price each line, or inspect first if the report is missing or out of date.
Approve
You approve all lines or pick the priority items. Nothing outside the approval is done.
Repair
Work is carried out door by door, normally without taking the door out of service for more than a few hours.
Sign off
You receive after photos and a completion schedule that maps to the original defects.
How much do fire door remedial works cost?
Priced line by line. Typical door with seals and closer adjustment: £90–£180. Guide range £90–£450 per door, ex VAT. We confirm a fixed price once we know the building, door count and access. See all guide prices.
Which standards and law apply?
- BS 8214:2026
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, article 17
- Approved Document B
Regulation 10 applies in England only. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own fire safety law; see regulation 10 explained.
Fire Door Remedial Works: questions
Can you price remedial work from someone else's inspection report?
Yes. Send the report and we will price each line. If the report lacks the detail needed, such as gap readings or photos, we will say which doors need a quick revisit before we can price them.
Will the door still be a certified fire door after repair?
The aim of remedial work is to restore the door's original performance using compatible components and methods. Where a repair would go outside what the door's evidence supports, we will recommend replacement instead.
How long does each door take?
Most doors take one to three hours. Gap correction or glazing work can take longer, and doors are made safe before we leave each day.
Do you work in occupied buildings?
Yes. Most remedial work happens in occupied blocks, schools and workplaces, with doors kept closable and the escape route clear throughout.
Related services
- Fire Door Repairs
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement
- Fire Door Closer Repairs
- Fire Door Gap Adjustment