Fire Door Inspections — Precision Inspections. Safer Buildings.

Core Service

Professional Fire Door Inspection Service

Understand what a professional fire door inspection includes: visual checks, photographic evidence where recorded, structured reporting, defect observations, remedial recommendations and re-inspection guidance where applicable.

  • Clear inspection scope
  • Photo evidence where recorded
  • Defect notes and priorities
  • Structured reports for internal records
  • Suitable for single sites and portfolios
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Service Overview

What Is Included in a Professional Fire Door Inspection

A structured on-site assessment to document visible condition, operation and components — with clear reporting for remedial planning.

Inspections follow an agreed scope to document what is observed on site — including door leaf and frame condition, gaps, seals, closers, ironmongery, glazing, signage and fire stopping where included. You receive a structured report with defect notes, photo records where captured during inspection and priority guidance for remedial work.

Inspections are visual and non-destructive where agreed in scope. Concealed components may not be assessed without further investigation. Where defects are recorded, fire door remedial works or a follow-up re-inspection may be useful depending on findings.

Reports can support internal compliance records and remedial planning but do not constitute legal advice or guarantee statutory compliance. Explore our fire door reports, sample report, inspection defects guide, inspection cost guidance or what happens after a fire door inspection, Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order guidance or landlord fire door guidance.

Before booking, you can use our Fire Door Inspection Readiness Checker to review visible concerns, records and next steps. It provides general guidance based on your answers and does not replace a professional inspection. Fire Door Inspection Readiness Checker.

Already noticed a visible issue? Use the Fire Door Defect Identifier to understand the likely category of concern before booking an inspection. It provides general guidance based on what you can see and does not replace a professional inspection. Fire Door Defect Identifier.

Next Step

Confirm Inspection Scope

Share property details and we will confirm scope, availability and pricing for your fire door inspection.

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Inspection Scope

What We Inspect

Each fire door assessment follows a structured scope so observations are clear, evidenced where recorded and useful for remedial planning.

  • Door leaf condition
  • Frame condition
  • Gaps and alignment
  • Intumescent seals
  • Smoke seals
  • Hinges and fixings
  • Self-closing devices
  • Locks, latches and ironmongery
  • Glazing and vision panels
  • Fire door signage
  • Thresholds
  • Fire stopping around frames
  • Evidence photos
  • Defect notes
  • Remedial priority guidance

Common Defects

Fire Door Defects We Commonly Record

During inspection, visible defects are documented with notes. The examples below illustrate common defect types — placeholders are shown until real site photographs are available in the asset library.

Real photographic examples can be added as inspection evidence is recorded. Early identification supports proportionate remedial action without overstating risk. For a clearer breakdown of the issues inspectors may record, see our guide to common fire door inspection defects.

  • Excessive gap around a fire door recorded during inspection

    Defect recorded where observed

    Excessive gaps

    Gaps exceeding permitted tolerances can allow smoke and heat transfer, reducing compartmentation performance.

  • Damaged or missing fire door seal recorded during inspection

    Defect recorded where observed

    Damaged or missing seals

    Intumescent and smoke seals must be continuous and undamaged to maintain fire and smoke resistance.

  • Faulty fire door self-closing device recorded during inspection

    Defect recorded where observed

    Faulty self-closing devices

    Doors that fail to close fully cannot maintain fire separation when most needed.

  • Damaged fire door frame recorded during inspection

    Defect recorded where observed

    Damaged frames

    Frame damage can compromise fixing, alignment and the overall fire-resisting performance of the door set.

  • Incorrect or missing fire door screws recorded during inspection

    Defect recorded where observed

    Incorrect or missing screws

    Hinges and fixings must be correctly specified and secure. Missing or incorrect screws can affect door stability.

  • Non-compliant fire door glazing recorded during inspection

    Defect recorded where observed

    Non-compliant glazing

    Glazing and vision panels must be appropriate for the fire door assembly where assessed as part of scope.

  • Missing or poor fire door signage recorded during inspection

    Defect recorded where observed

    Missing or poor signage

    Fire door signage helps occupants understand door purpose and operation. Missing or unclear signage may be recorded.

  • Fire stopping defect around a fire door frame recorded during inspection

    Defect recorded where observed

    Fire stopping issues

    Incomplete or damaged fire stopping around the frame can create pathways for fire and smoke spread.

  • Fire door wedged open recorded during inspection

    Defect recorded where observed

    Doors wedged open

    Fire doors held open without approved hold-open devices cannot perform their protective function.

  • Unauthorised fire door alteration recorded during inspection

    Defect recorded where observed

    Unauthorised alterations

    Alterations to door sets, hardware or surrounding construction may affect fire performance and can be documented where observed.

Who We Support

Who Needs Fire Door Inspections?

Fire door performance affects life safety across residential, public and commercial estates. Our inspection service supports responsible persons and property teams across London.

Our Process

How Fire Door Inspections Work

We confirm scope, inspect on site, document what we see and deliver a report your team can act on — with door references, photos where recorded and priority notes.

  1. 01

    Send property details

    Share building type, approximate door numbers, access requirements and any known concerns.

  2. 02

    Confirm inspection scope

    We confirm what will be inspected, pricing and the next available appointment where possible.

  3. 03

    Site inspection

    Fire doors are assessed on site against agreed inspection scope and relevant criteria.

  4. 04

    Evidence and observations recorded

    Defects and key observations are documented, with photographs where recorded during inspection.

  5. 05

    Report prepared

    A structured report is prepared with door schedule, notes and supporting detail where applicable.

  6. 06

    Priorities and next steps explained

    Findings are summarised with remedial priority guidance and written recommendations where recorded.

Reporting

Clear Fire Door Inspection Reports

After the site visit you receive a door schedule, defect notes, photos where recorded and written recommendations for remedial planning.

Reports are structured to support responsible persons, managing agents and property teams reviewing findings after the site visit. Content depends on inspection scope and what is observed on site.

View the sample report or our fire door reports page for more detail. Final report content depends on scope, site conditions and applicable duties.

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London Coverage

London Property and Portfolio Coverage

London is our primary service area — with portfolio enquiries considered where scope and availability allow.

We support responsible persons and property teams across London with structured inspections, photographic evidence where recorded and clear reporting for single buildings and multi-site portfolios.

Primary service area — London & Greater London
London fire door inspection areas
  • Central London
  • North London
  • East London
  • South London
  • West London
  • Greater London

Portfolio and multi-site programmes can be discussed where reporting consistency, access coordination and scope alignment are confirmed in advance.

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Compliance Records

Supporting Fire Door Compliance Records

Inspection reports can support internal compliance records and help property teams plan remedial action based on documented observations.

Structured documentation of door condition, defects and priorities can assist responsible persons managing fire safety across buildings. Reports document what was inspected and observed on site.

This does not constitute legal advice. A report does not guarantee compliance with statutory duties. Legal and regulatory responsibilities remain with the responsible person for the premises.

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FAQ

Fire Door Inspection Questions

Clear answers to common questions about fire door inspections, reports and booking in London.

What is a fire door inspection?
A fire door inspection is an on-site assessment of fire door sets to review visible condition, operation and components such as seals, closers and ironmongery. Findings are recorded to help property teams understand defects and plan remedial action where required.
What does a fire door inspection include?
Depending on scope, inspections can cover door leaf and frame condition, gaps, seals, closers, ironmongery, glazing, signage, thresholds, fire stopping observations, photographic evidence where recorded, defect notes and remedial priority guidance.
How often should fire doors be inspected?
Frequency depends on building type, occupancy, risk profile and your fire safety management arrangements. Many responsible persons adopt regular inspection cycles alongside broader fire risk management. A proportionate schedule can be discussed once premises details are understood.
Do landlords need fire door inspections?
Landlords and responsible persons have duties to manage fire safety in their premises. Fire doors form part of compartmentation and escape protection. Regular inspection can help identify visible defects before they may affect performance.
Do you inspect commercial buildings?
Yes. We inspect offices, mixed-use buildings, healthcare settings, education premises and other commercial or institutional properties in London within agreed scope.
Can you inspect blocks of flats and HMOs?
Yes. We inspect communal fire doors, flat entrance doors where included in scope, and other fire door sets across residential blocks, estates and HMOs in London.
Does the report include photos?
Where recorded during inspection, reports can include photographs linked to door references and defects so findings are clear for responsible persons, contractors and internal records.
How much does a fire door inspection cost?
Cost depends on the number of doors, building access, location and reporting requirements. Scope-based quotes are provided once property details are confirmed. See our cost guidance page for general factors that affect pricing.

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