Kent · DA11

Quarterly Communal Fire Door Checks in Gravesend

Need a quarterly communal fire door check in Gravesend? Tell us the building and roughly how many doors, and we will confirm a fixed price before booking.

Quarterly communal fire door checks are the three-monthly checks that regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 requires in multi-occupied residential buildings with storeys over 11 metres. They cover every fire door in the common parts, including its self-closing device. We use the same method for buildings in Gravesend.

Town: Gravesend
County / area: Kent
County council: Kent
Postcode district: DA11
Region: South East England
Population: Around 54,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Grays (5 km)

What kind of buildings in Gravesend need fire door work?

In a town the size of Gravesend, many buildings are looked after by landlords and managing agents with a handful of properties each. Gravesend jobs start with a short call to agree access, followed by a fixed price in writing.

What our quarterly communal fire door check covers in Gravesend

A dated log for each quarter, with photographs of anything that has changed
Gaps, seals, hinges, glazing and signage checked against the last visit
Self-closers tested from fully open and part open
Every communal fire door, including riser, store and plant room doors in the common parts
Urgent defects flagged to you as soon as they are found

Gaps	No gap has opened beyond the door's tolerance since the last check.
Seals	No new damage or paint on intumescent strips and smoke seals.
Closers	Door closes fully and latches from any position, without slamming or sticking.

Full details on our quarterly communal fire door checks page.

Why Gravesend clients choose us

Priced door by door

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

Same report everywhere

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

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Gravesend and Kent.

Which fire door rules apply in Gravesend?

As Gravesend 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 Gravesend

In Gravesend, quarterly communal fire door checks typically cost £8–£14 per door, per visit ex VAT, with visits from £225. Get a guide price for your Gravesend building.

Common questions in Gravesend

Which fire safety law applies in Gravesend?

Gravesend 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.

Does the person doing the check have to be certificated?

The government fact sheet says the responsible person should be able to do the basic checks themselves and that a specialist is not needed for them. Many responsible persons still outsource the checks to make sure they happen on time and are properly recorded.

Do the checks apply in Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland?

No. Regulation 10 is English law. Fire safety law elsewhere in the UK differs in scope, and many landlords and factors adopt the same quarterly routine as good practice.

Do you cover the area around Gravesend?

Yes. As well as Gravesend itself we cover nearby towns including Grays, Strood and South Ockendon.