Fire Door Certificate, Inspection & Repair London
Fire doors are an important part of a building’s passive fire protection system. They must be properly inspected, certified, repaired and installed to stop the spread of smoke and fire, keep escape routes safe, and follow UK fire safety law.
Whether we’ve just carried out a fire door repair, a fire door replacement, or a fresh fire door fitting, every completed job is followed by a fire door certificate confirming the work meets current standards. And if a door needs more than a quick fix to get there, we carry out proper fire door remedial works first so the certificate we issue actually reflects a compliant door, not just a completed job.
Full Legal Compliance and Life Safety with Certified Fire Door Services
We offer a full range of fire door services in London for homes, businesses and mixed-use buildings — fire door inspections, certifications, repairs, remedial works, ongoing maintenance and full installation — with everything kept up to code and properly documented.
Fire Door Certificate Cost London
Service
Price
Upto 3 Doors
£83 Each Doors
Upto 6 Doors
£63 Each Doors
Fire Door Certificate Services
Fire Safety Certificate
Fire Extinguisher Services
Fire Risk Assessment
Fire Door Installer
Fire Door Survey
Door Repair
Door Replacement
Fire Door Maintenance
Professional Fire Door Services Across London
Certified Inspectors, Installers, and Repair Specialists for Fire Doors Our trained and skilled fire door engineers have worked on many residential and commercial buildings in London. All engineers follow well-established fire safety rules and approved methods to carry out inspections, installations, repairs and remedial works, and issue property safety certificates in line with current regulations.
Residential, Commercial & HMO Fire Door Compliance We work with landlords, property managers, housing associations and businesses to make sure fire doors in apartments, HMOs, offices, stores, schools and healthcare buildings meet all current fire safety rules and guidance.
Same-Day Inspections & Fast Digital Certification We can arrange urgent inspections with same-day or next-day attendance, depending on availability. Digital fire door certificates can be issued within 24 hours if needed to meet licensing, audit or enforcement deadlines.
Fully Insured & Professionally Managed All work is fully insured and documented by professionals — giving insurers, auditors, enforcement officers and duty holders confidence that fire door compliance has been handled correctly.
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What Is a Fire Door Certificate?
A Fire Door Certificate is an official document confirming that a fire door has been installed, checked, or repaired in a way that meets British Standards and UK fire safety law.
Why Fire Door Certification Is Important
Fire doors may look fine but still fail to meet legal or technical standards. Certification is written proof that the door meets fire safety requirements and that all legal obligations have been met — whether the door was newly installed, repaired, replaced, or brought back into compliance through remedial works.
Inspection vs Certification vs Survey
- Inspection: a technical condition check of a fire door.
- Certification: formal proof of compliance, issued after installation, repair, replacement or remedial work.
- Survey: a full audit of multiple fire doors within a building — see our dedicated fire door survey service.
When a Fire Door Certificate Is Required
Typically after a new door installation, a repair, a replacement, or remedial works — and for licensing applications, insurance verification, compliance audits, or enforcement checks.
What Is a Fire Door Inspection?
A fire door inspection is a planned check of how well a fire door works, how well it meets fire safety standards, and how well it meets the manufacturer’s requirements.
What Our Fire Door Inspections Include
- Door leaf and frame integrity
- Door gaps and alignment (2–4mm tolerance)
- Intumescent and smoke seals
- Hinges, closers, locks, handles and signage
- Certification labels and markings
Digital Reports With Photographic Evidence
Each inspection comes with a digital report for each door, along with photos clearly showing the compliance status and any defects found.
Pass / Fail Results And Recommendations
Each fire door gets a clear pass or fail result. Where defects are found, we give practical recommendations to fix them and where the fix goes beyond a straightforward repair, we carry out the remedial works needed to bring it back into compliance, so the certificate we issue is genuine, not just paperwork.
Documentation You Will Receive
Fire door certificate
Door-specific inspection
Photographic evidence
Fire door certificate
Photographic evidence
Fire Door Repair, Remedial Works and Certification
Can Fire Doors Be Repaired? Yes. Fire doors can often be repaired rather than replaced, provided they can be restored to their full certified fire-resisting performance using approved repair methods and compliant components. Many defects relate to wear, incorrect installation, or damaged hardware rather than structural failure of the whole door set see our door repairs page for the full range of repairs we carry out. Where performance can be safely reinstated, repair is a cost-effective and compliant solution and it is followed by the same fire door certificate as a new installation.
When Remedial Works Are the Right Route Where a fire door has failed an inspection outright excessive gaps, missing seals, non-compliant hardware, a frame that’s no longer fit for purpose a standard repair is no’t always enough to restore genuine compliance. That is when we carry out dedicated fire door remedial works: a more thorough corrective process specifically aimed at getting the door back to a certifiable standard, not just functional again.
Common Fire Door Repairs and Remedial Works This includes replacing damaged or missing intumescent and smoke seals, correcting excessive or insufficient door gaps, realigning doors that don’t close properly, adjusting or replacing faulty self-closing devices, upgrading hinges or non-compliant ironmongery, and reinstating correct fire door labelling and compliance markings. Each repair or remedial job is assessed carefully to ensure the door can achieve its required fire rating.
Certified Repair Methods All repairs and remedial works are carried out using manufacturer-approved components and industry-recognised techniques, following current British Standards and best-practice guidance, so the integrity of the door set is never compromised.
Re-Inspection and Re-Certification After Repairs Once remedial works are completed, fire doors are re-inspected to verify compliance. Where required, doors are re-certified to confirm they meet performance and safety standards.
Fire Door Installation and Replacement Services
Certified Fire Door Installers
Fire door installation and replacement is completed by trained and competent engineers working in accordance with current British Standards and recognised fire safety guidance. Proper installation is critical, as even certified doors can fail if incorrectly fitted — see our full fire door installation page for the complete FD30 vs FD60 breakdown, materials and process. Every completed installation or replacement is followed by a fire door certificate.
FD30 vs FD60 Fire Doors FD30 fire doors are designed to provide 30 minutes of fire resistance, while FD60 fire doors provide 60 minutes. The correct fire rating depends on the building’s fire risk assessment, fire strategy, and compartmentation requirements.
Residential & Commercial Installations We install and replace fire doors across flats, HMOs, offices, retail stores, healthcare facilities and industrial environments, tailored to the building type and risk profile.
Types of Fire Doors We Inspect, Repair, Replace and Certify
FD30 and FD60 timber fire doors, steel and metal fire doors, glazed fire doors with fire-rated glass, acoustic-rated fire doors, and composite or specialist fire door systems, each assessed according to construction, intended use, occupancy type and associated fire risk level.
Fire Door Maintenance & Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
Why Fire Door Maintenance Is Essential Even fire doors that are initially compliant can deteriorate over time due to regular use, accidental damage, environmental conditions, or misuse such as wedging doors open. See our dedicated fire door maintenance service for ongoing, scheduled care between certification cycles.
Scheduled Inspections and Servicing Planned preventative maintenance programmes help identify developing issues before they escalate into defects requiring remedial works or full replacement.
Reducing Long-Term Costs Early identification and correction of defects reduces the need for costly full replacements and minimises the risk of enforcement action.
Maintenance Records & Logs All maintenance activities are fully documented and logged, providing clear evidence of compliance for audits, insurers, managing agents and enforcing authorities.
Fire Door Legal Requirements in the UK
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Responsible Person has a legal duty to ensure fire doors are safe, compliant and properly maintained as part of the building’s fire safety measures.
Fire Safety Act 2021 The Fire Safety Act 2021 clarified and expanded fire safety duties, explicitly including fire doors as part of the building’s structure and compartmentation responsibilities.
Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 introduced stricter requirements for inspection frequency, reporting and record-keeping for fire doors, particularly in multi-occupied residential buildings.
Who Is the Responsible Person?
Typically the landlord, building owner, managing agent, employer, or duty holder, depending on the property type and occupancy.
Fire Door Inspection Frequency (UK Guidance)
UK guidance recommends that communal fire doors in residential buildings are inspected every three months, while flat entrance doors should be checked at least annually. Commercial fire doors are generally inspected every six months, and high-risk or heavily used doors may need more frequent checks depending on the fire risk assessment.
Who Needs Fire Door Certification?
Landlords, freeholders, HMO operators, managing agents, businesses, employers, housing associations and local authorities responsible for occupied buildings. Certification demonstrates that fire doors have been inspected, maintained and remain compliant with legal and safety standards.
Our Fire Door Inspection & Certification Process
- Booking and collection of basic property information
- On-site inspection, repair, replacement, fitting or remedial works, as needed
- Identification of defects or confirmation of compliance
- Issue of digital certificates and reports
- Optional remedial works where required, followed by re-certification to confirm full compliance
Why Choose Our Fire Door Services?
- Skilled and experienced engineers, accredited by NICEIC, NAPIT, IFSM, City & Guilds, NEBOSH, TrustMark and the Gas Safe Register
- Certificate issued after every repair, replacement, fitting or remedial works job — not just new installations
- Remedial works carried out properly where a door needs more than a standard repair to become genuinely compliant
- Full insurance and professional service delivery
- Quick response times throughout London
- Clear reporting with useful, honest advice
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do fire doors need to be certified after installation, repair or replacement?
Yes. After installation, repair or replacement, fire doors should be certified or documented to confirm they were completed according to the manufacturer’s instructions and applicable fire safety standards.
What if my fire door needs more than a repair?
If a repair alone won’t restore full compliance, we carry out fire door remedial works — a more thorough corrective process — before issuing the certificate.
Are fire doors required in blocks of flats?
Yes. Fire doors are needed in common areas and as flat entrance doors to protect escape routes and limit the spread of fire and smoke.
Are fire doors required in HMOs?
Yes, as part of licensing and fire safety rules, HMOs usually need fire doors in bedrooms, kitchens and escape routes.
What is the difference between a fire door inspection and a fire door survey?
An inspection looks at whether a single door meets the standards, while a fire door survey covers all the fire doors in a building for a full compliance overview.
Can a damaged fire door still be compliant?
No. Damage like broken seals, excessive gaps or broken closers can make a fire door fail an inspection, and it must be repaired, remedied or replaced to stay compliant.
Can fire doors be repaired instead of replaced?
Yes, where approved methods can bring the door back to full certified performance. Replacement is only needed if it genuinely can’t be brought back into compliance.
Do fire doors need to be kept closed at all times?
Yes. If a door needs to stay open, it should have an approved fire alarm-connected automatic hold-open device.
Can fire doors have letterboxes or door viewers?
Yes, but only if the letterbox or viewer is fire-rated and fitted according to the door’s certification. Unapproved changes can invalidate compliance.
How long does a fire door last?
With proper care, a fire door can last for many years, depending on usage, environment and maintenance.
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