Surrey · CR3

Fire Exit Door Checks in Caterham

From the CR3 district outwards, we cover Caterham and neighbouring towns such as Coulsdon and Purley for fire exit door checks.

In short: 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: Caterham
County / area: Surrey
County council: Surrey
Postcode district: CR3
Region: South East England
Population: Around 21,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Coulsdon (6 km)

Typical Caterham fire door jobs

Landlords in Caterham often have a few HMOs or flats to look after, and a single visit can cover all of them. Where a Caterham building has had a recent fire risk assessment, send it over and we will price against its actions.

What you get in Caterham

Panic bars and push pads tested for smooth release
Emergency exit hardware suited to who uses the building
Fire exit signage and emergency lighting presence noted
External route from the door checked for obstructions
Doors opened from inside without a key or special knowledge

Hardware	Panic (BS EN 1125) or emergency (BS EN 179) devices as suited to the users.
Release	Opens easily from inside in the direction of escape.
Security	No padlocks, chains or keyed locks blocking escape.

Full details on our fire exit door checks page.

How we work in Caterham

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Caterham and Surrey.

Same report everywhere

Whether your building is in Caterham 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 Caterham, linked to a door reference you can find again.

Which fire door rules apply in Caterham?

Buildings in Caterham 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.

Caterham guide prices

Guide prices for fire exit door checks in Caterham start from £195 per visit; typical rates are £20–£45 per door, ex VAT. Get a guide price for your Caterham building.

Questions from Caterham clients

Can a fire exit be locked?

It must be openable from inside without a key at all times the building is occupied. Security locks that need a key from inside are not acceptable on escape routes.

Are fire exit doors fire doors?

Not always. Final exit doors to open air often are not fire-rated, but they must still open easily and be maintained.

Does regulation 10 apply to buildings in Caterham?

Yes, if the building is a multi-occupied residential building with storeys over 11 metres. Caterham is in England, so the quarterly communal door checks and annual flat entrance door checks apply to those buildings.

Do you work in occupied buildings in Caterham?

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