Suffolk · IP11

Fire Door Remedial Works in Felixstowe

From the IP11 district outwards, we cover Felixstowe and neighbouring towns such as Harwich and Ipswich for fire door remedial works.

In short: 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.

Town: Felixstowe
County / area: Suffolk
County council: Suffolk
Postcode district: IP11
Region: East of England
Population: Around 25,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Harwich (5 km)

What kind of buildings in Felixstowe need fire door work?

As a coastal town, Felixstowe has many hotels, guest houses and holiday lets, where bedroom and corridor fire doors protect guests who do not know the building. If you look after more than one building around Felixstowe, we can schedule them on the same day.

What you get in Felixstowe

After photos for every door, cross-referenced to the original defect
Gap correction by re-hanging, lipping or frame adjustment
Doors that cannot be repaired economically are flagged for replacement
Work priced per door and per item from the inspection or FRA
Replacement components compatible with the door's test evidence

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.

Full details on our fire door remedial works page.

How we work in Felixstowe

Same report everywhere

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

Records you can use

PDF and spreadsheet records for every Felixstowe building, ready for your fire risk assessor.

Booked around you

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

Fire door law for Felixstowe buildings

As Felixstowe is in England, responsible persons must maintain fire doors under the Fire Safety Order 2005, give residents fire door information in buildings with two or more flats, and run regulation 10 checks where a storey is over 11 metres.

Prices in Felixstowe

Guide prices for fire door remedial works in Felixstowe start from £145 per visit; typical rates are £90–£450 per door, ex VAT. Get a guide price for your Felixstowe building.

Questions from Felixstowe clients

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.

How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Felixstowe?

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.

Which fire safety law applies in Felixstowe?

Felixstowe 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.