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Fire Exit Door Checks in Shrewsbury

Looking for a fire exit door check in Shrewsbury? We inspect, repair and replace fire doors across Shrewsbury and surrounding parts of Shropshire, with a door-by-door report and every remedial item priced separately.

A fire exit door check confirms that every final exit door opens easily in the direction of escape without a key, that its panic or emergency hardware works, and that the route beyond it is clear and signed.

Town: Shrewsbury
County / area: Shropshire
County council: Shropshire
Postcode district: SY1
Region: West Midlands
Population: Around 77,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Wellington (16 km)

Where fire doors matter most in Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury has smaller blocks of flats, flats above shops, care homes and schools, where a single day on site often covers every fire door. Reports for Shrewsbury buildings keep the same door references from one visit to the next.

What you get in Shrewsbury

Emergency exit hardware suited to who uses the building
Panic bars and push pads tested for smooth release
Fire exit signage and emergency lighting presence noted
Doors opened from inside without a key or special knowledge
Hardware repaired or replaced with suitably certified products

Hardware	Panic (BS EN 1125) or emergency (BS EN 179) devices as suited to the users.
Security	No padlocks, chains or keyed locks blocking escape.
Route	Clear external route to a place of safety.

Full details on our fire exit door checks page.

Why book with us in Shrewsbury?

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Shrewsbury and Shropshire.

Booked around you

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

Fire safety law that applies in Shrewsbury

Buildings in Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury?

Typical Shrewsbury prices: £20–£45 per door (ex VAT). Minimum visit from £195. Get a guide price for your Shrewsbury building.

Common questions in Shrewsbury

Which fire safety law applies in Shrewsbury?

Shrewsbury 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.

How often should fire exits be checked?

Many responsible persons check them weekly as part of the fire log, with a detailed check at least annually.

Do you work in occupied buildings in Shrewsbury?

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

Do fire exit doors need panic bars?

Panic hardware to BS EN 1125 is normally used where members of the public or people unfamiliar with the building use the exit. Emergency exit devices to BS EN 179 can be suitable where users are trained staff. The fire risk assessment decides.