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Fire Exit Door Checks in Reigate

Fire Exit Door Checks in Reigate, Surrey: every door logged, photographed and graded, with a clear price for anything that needs putting right.

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. We use the same method for buildings in Reigate.

Town: Reigate
County / area: Surrey
County council: Surrey
Postcode district: RH2
Region: South East England
Population: Around 22,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Redhill (2 km)

What kind of buildings in Reigate need fire door work?

Village schools, community buildings and small care homes around Reigate are typical of local fire door work. Reigate jobs start with a short call to agree access, followed by a fixed price in writing.

What's included in Reigate?

External route from the door checked for obstructions
Hardware repaired or replaced with suitably certified products
Emergency exit hardware suited to who uses the building
Doors opened from inside without a key or special knowledge
Fire exit signage and emergency lighting presence noted

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

Full details on our fire exit door checks page.

How we work in Reigate

Priced door by door

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

One contact

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

Records you can use

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

Fire safety law that applies in Reigate

Buildings in Reigate 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.

Reigate guide prices

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

Reigate FAQs

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.

Which fire safety law applies in Reigate?

Reigate 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.

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.

Do you work in occupied buildings in Reigate?

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