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We inspect the door and frame for structural damage, warping, or modifications that could compromise its fire resistance.
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Fire Safety Order 2005 Compliant Inspection
Fire Door Inspection & Maintenance
Keeping your premises compliant and your escape routes protected. Honest advice, thorough inspections, and no unnecessary costs across Dorset, Hampshire, and Wiltshire.
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Straightforward Fire Safety
Real operational experience, honest advice
We inspect, service, and maintain fire doors for businesses of all sizes - from small offices and care homes to warehouses, retail sites, and managed properties. Our team brings real operational fire safety experience. We know how fire behaves, why doors fail, and how to keep you compliant. Whether you need a routine 6-monthly inspection, repairs to damaged hinges and closers, or straightforward advice on whether a door needs replacing, we handle it. No overselling, no unnecessary costs.
What Our Servicing Covers
All inspections are carried out in accordance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and relevant British Standards. On a routine inspection we check:
Intumescent Seals
We check that intumescent strips and cold smoke seals are present, continuous, and undamaged, ensuring they will expand to block fire and smoke.
Hinges & Hardware
We verify that all hinges, locks, and latches are CE marked, securely fitted, and functioning correctly without missing screws.
Closers & Operation
We test the door closer to ensure it fully closes the door from any angle and engages the latch without slamming or sticking.
Gaps & Clearances
We measure the gaps around the top and sides of the door (consistently under 3mm) and the threshold gap to ensure they meet strict fire safety tolerances.
When Do You Need a Repair vs. Replacement?
Not every damaged fire door needs replacing, and we will always tell you honestly which route makes more sense. Replacing doors unnecessarily costs you money. Keeping compromised doors puts you at risk.
When a repair is the right call
If the door leaf is structurally sound, issues like worn smoke seals, loose hinges, or a faulty closer can usually be repaired or replaced cost-effectively, restoring the door to full compliance.
When replacement makes more sense
We will recommend replacement when the door leaf is severely damaged, warped, or has been illegally modified (such as uncertified glazing or ventilation grilles added), meaning it can no longer guarantee its specified fire resistance.
Your Legal Requirements
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Responsible Person must ensure that all fire safety features, including fire doors, are subject to a suitable system of maintenance and are maintained in an efficient state.
Regular inspections are a legal requirement. Fire doors should be inspected by a competent person at least every six months, and more frequently in high-traffic areas.
Modifications must be certified. Any repairs or alterations to a fire door must be carried out using compatible, fire-rated components to ensure the door's certification is not voided.
The consequences of non-compliance are serious. A faulty fire door will fail to hold back fire and toxic smoke, compromising escape routes. This can result in prosecution under the Fire Safety Order and severe consequences in the event of a fire.
We take the administration out of compliance. We track your inspection schedule, provide a detailed report on the condition of every door, and supply the documentation you need to demonstrate that your premises are properly maintained.
Key points
- Fire doors must be inspected by a competent person at least every six months under the Fire Safety Order 2005
- Repairs and alterations must use compatible, fire-rated components to preserve certification
- A faulty fire door compromises escape routes and can result in prosecution
- Monthly visual checks by the Responsible Person confirm doors close fully and seals are intact
Transparent pricing
Fire door inspection is a fixed price for up to 10 doors, then priced per door for larger sites.
| 1 to 5 doors | £50 fixed |
| 6 to 10 doors | £95 fixed |
| 11 to 20 doors | £9.00 per door |
| 21 to 40 doors | £8.00 per door |
| 41 to 99 doors | £7.00 per door |
| 100 or more doors | £6.00 per door |
Prices exclude VAT. Full report and certificate included.
No call-out fee.
Limited companies can spread the cost over 3 or 12 months.
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Darren Lowe
Founder and Director, 34 years with the Dorset fire service, FIA member
Founder and Director of Abbey Fire Safety. 34 years with the Dorset fire service and a member of the Fire Industry Association (FIA).
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We work with businesses and property managers across the South. If you're responsible for fire safety on a premises, we can help.
Commercial offices & business parks
Warehouses & industrial units
Retail units & hospitality venues
Landlords & managing agents
Schools, care homes & public buildings
Tradespeople & small workshops
Frequently Asked Questions
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How often should fire doors be inspected?
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, fire doors must be subject to a suitable system of maintenance. The government's fire door guidance recommends that fire doors in high-traffic areas, such as corridors and stairwells, are inspected at least every six months by a competent person. Doors in lower-traffic areas may be inspected annually. In addition, a basic visual check should be carried out by the Responsible Person every month to ensure doors are closing fully, seals are intact, and there is no visible damage.
What makes a fire door non-compliant?
A fire door becomes non-compliant when it can no longer provide its specified period of fire resistance. The most common causes of non-compliance include gaps around the door leaf exceeding 3mm, damaged or missing intumescent strips and cold smoke seals, a door closer that fails to fully close and latch the door, missing or loose hinges, and unauthorised modifications such as the addition of uncertified cat flaps, ventilation grilles, or glazing. Any of these defects must be repaired or the door replaced before compliance can be restored.
Can a fire door be repaired, or does it need to be replaced?
In many cases, a fire door can be repaired rather than replaced, which is significantly more cost-effective. Worn smoke seals, loose hinges, and faulty door closers can all be replaced using compatible, fire-rated components without affecting the door's certification. However, replacement is necessary when the door leaf itself is structurally compromised, severely warped, or has been irreversibly modified in a way that voids its fire rating. A competent inspector will always advise on the most practical and cost-effective course of action.
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