Leaf and frame
Damage, fit, alterations and any labels or marks showing how the door was made.
Fire Door Surveys
Know the condition of every fire door
A fire door only does its job if it is fitted, adjusted and maintained correctly. A survey records the condition of each door set, so you know which doors are working as they should, which need attention and which need replacing.
Surveys are useful before a refurbishment, when a fire risk assessment has flagged door issues, or when you need a reliable register of the fire doors in a building. As an independent inspector, we do not sell or fit doors, so the recommendations are based only on what each door needs.
We survey fire doors in Nottingham, Mansfield and across the East Midlands, and further afield for clients with buildings elsewhere in the country.
Scope
What we check on each door
Gaps
Gaps around the edges and at the threshold, measured against what the door needs to perform.
Seals
Intumescent and smoke seals: present, continuous and undamaged.
Self-closing device
Whether the door closes fully and reliably on its own.
Hinges, locks and hardware
Condition and suitability of the ironmongery fitted to the door.
Glazing and signage
Vision panels, glazing beads and the correct fire door signs.
Who it’s for
Premises and clients
Deliverables
What you receive
- A schedule of every door surveyed
- Photographs of each door and its defects
- A clear repair, adjust or replace recommendation per door
- A summary you can pass to contractors
How it works
More about our process From first call to written report
01
Tell us about the property
Share the location, building use and any existing concerns or reports. We agree what needs to be assessed before arranging a visit.
02
Visit and inspect
The visit looks at the premises and relevant fire safety measures. Access and any records needed are agreed with you in advance.
03
Put the findings in writing
The report records what was found, explains the concerns and sets out recommended actions in priority order.
04
Talk through the next steps
Discuss the findings and what they mean for your property, so you know which actions to take forward.
What is the difference between a survey and a routine inspection?
A survey is a detailed, one-off look at the condition of each door, with recommendations. Routine inspections are the regular checks required in many residential buildings to show the doors are still working.
Can you tell whether a door is a certified fire door?
We look for labels, plugs and other evidence of how the door was made and certified. Where there is no evidence, we say so in the report and explain what that means for the door.
Do you carry out repairs?
No. We are independent and do not sell or fit doors. We set out what each door needs so you can get like-for-like quotes from contractors.
Can you survey flat entrance doors?
Yes. We arrange access with you or your residents in advance and record any doors we could not get to.
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