Fire Door Inspections

Professional Fire Door Inspection Services Across the UK

Fire doors are one of the most important life safety features within any building. They are designed to prevent the spread of fire and smoke, protect escape routes and provide occupants with valuable time to evacuate safely. However, a fire door will only perform as intended if it has been correctly specified, installed, maintained and regularly inspected.

At Evolution Safety Solutions, we provide comprehensive Fire Door Inspection Services for commercial, residential, healthcare, education and public sector buildings throughout the UK. Our qualified inspectors assess every aspect of your fire doors, identify defects, prioritise remedial actions and provide detailed inspection reports to help you demonstrate compliance with current fire safety legislation.

Whether you require inspections of a handful of fire doors within a small office or several thousand fire doors across a large property portfolio, we have the experience and capability to deliver a professional, independent inspection service.

To arrange a fire door inspection or request a quotation, contact us today on 03333 399 037.

Why Are Fire Door Inspections Important?

Fire doors are a critical component of a building’s passive fire protection strategy. They are designed to resist the spread of fire and smoke for a specified period, helping to protect escape routes, limit fire damage and save lives.

Even minor defects can significantly reduce a fire door’s performance.

Common issues we identify include:

• Excessive door gaps
• Missing or damaged intumescent seals
• Missing or damaged smoke seals
• Incorrect hinges
• Faulty self-closing devices
• Incorrect glazing
• Damaged door leaves
• Damaged frames
• Incorrect signage
• Poor installation
• Unauthorised alterations
• Excessive wear and damage

Regular inspections help ensure these issues are identified and rectified before they compromise the building’s fire safety.

Why Choose Evolution Safety Solutions?

Our fire door inspections are carried out by competent inspectors with extensive experience in passive fire protection, building compliance and fire safety legislation.

When you choose Evolution Safety Solutions, you benefit from:

• Qualified fire door inspectors
• Independent and impartial inspections
• Comprehensive digital inspection reports
• Photographic evidence of defects
• Clear remedial recommendations
• National coverage
• Competitive pricing
• Fast report turnaround
• Flexible inspection appointments
• Ongoing technical support

We inspect fire doors in buildings of every size, from small offices to hospitals, universities, residential apartment blocks and large commercial developments.

Our Fire Door Inspection Process

Every inspection follows a structured methodology to ensure consistency, accuracy and compliance.

Our inspection process includes:

Initial Survey

We identify:

• Fire door locations
• Door references
• Door type
• Fire resistance rating
• Certification where available

Detailed Inspection

Each fire door is inspected for:

• Door leaf condition
• Door frame condition
• Intumescent seals
• Smoke seals
• Door gaps
• Hinges
• Locks and latches
• Self-closing devices
• Door furniture
• Vision panels
• Glazing systems
• Thresholds
• Signage
• Hold-open devices
• General operation

Defect Identification

Every defect is recorded with:

• Photographic evidence
• Description of the defect
• Risk assessment
• Recommended remedial action
• Priority rating

Comprehensive Report

Following the inspection, you receive a detailed report containing:

• Executive summary
• Number of doors inspected
• Inspection findings
• Door schedules
• Photographs
• Defect classifications
• Remedial recommendations
• Overall conclusions

Our reports provide a clear action plan to help you manage remedial works efficiently.

Fire Door Inspection Standards

Our inspections are undertaken with reference to current legislation, standards and recognised industry guidance, including:

• Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (as amended)
• Fire Safety Act 2021
• Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
• Building Safety Act 2022
• Building Regulations Approved Document B
• BS 8214 – Timber-based Fire Door Assemblies – Code of Practice
• BS 9999 – Fire Safety in the Design, Management and Use of Buildings
• Manufacturer installation guidance
• Third-party certification requirements

Who Needs Fire Door Inspections?

Our inspection services are suitable for organisations responsible for managing fire safety within buildings, including:

• Commercial offices
• Residential apartment blocks
• Housing associations
• Local authorities
• NHS Trusts
• Care homes
• Schools
• Colleges
• Universities
• Hotels
• Student accommodation
• Retail premises
• Industrial facilities
• Warehouses
• Leisure centres
• Public buildings
• Facilities management companies
• Property management companies

Typical Defects We Find

The most common issues identified during inspections include:

• Damaged fire door leaves
• Excessive clearance gaps
• Incorrectly fitted intumescent strips
• Missing smoke seals
• Damaged door closers
• Doors failing to self-close
• Incorrect glazing
• Damaged frames
• Incorrect ironmongery
• Poor workmanship
• Doors wedged open
• Unauthorised modifications
• Inadequate maintenance

Many of these defects can significantly reduce the fire resistance of the door if left uncorrected.

Why Regular Fire Door Inspections Matter

Regular inspections help organisations:

• Protect building occupants
• Demonstrate legal compliance
• Support fire risk assessments
• Identify defects before they become critical
• Prioritise maintenance budgets
• Reduce liability
• Improve building safety
• Support insurers’ expectations
• Protect property and business continuity

Fire door inspections should form part of a proactive fire safety management programme rather than being undertaken only after concerns have been identified.

Our Reporting

Our inspection reports are designed to be clear, practical and easy to understand.

Reports include:

• Executive summary
• Individual door schedules
• Door reference numbers
• Inspection photographs
• Detailed defect descriptions
• Risk prioritisation
• Recommended remedial actions
• Overall compliance summary

This enables facilities managers, responsible persons and maintenance contractors to plan remedial works efficiently.

Nationwide Fire Door Inspection Service

Although our head office is based in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, we provide fire door inspections throughout England, Scotland and Wales.

We regularly undertake inspections in:

• Cardiff
• Newport
• Swansea
• Bristol
• Birmingham
• Manchester
• Liverpool
• Leeds
• Sheffield
• Nottingham
• London
• Exeter
• Gloucester
• Oxford
• Reading

Whether your portfolio consists of one building or hundreds of sites, we can provide a tailored inspection programme to meet your operational requirements.

Fire Door Inspection Pricing

Every building is different, so our pricing is based on the size and complexity of the inspection.

Our standard pricing structure is:

• Mobilisation Fee: £125 + VAT
• Inspection Fee: Calculated according to the number of fire doors requiring inspection.

The larger the number of doors inspected during a single visit, the lower the average inspection cost per door. This ensures our pricing remains competitive for both small and large projects.

For an accurate quotation, simply provide:

• Building address
• Approximate number of fire doors
• Building type
• Any known access restrictions
• Preferred inspection dates

We will provide a tailored quotation with no obligation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should fire doors be inspected?

Inspection frequencies should be determined by your fire risk assessment, the type of building, occupancy and the level of use. Higher-risk buildings and heavily used doors typically require more frequent inspections.

Do you inspect all types of fire doors?

Yes. We inspect timber, composite and steel fire-resisting doors across a wide range of commercial, residential and public sector buildings.

Will we receive a written report?

Yes. Every inspection includes a comprehensive digital report with photographs, findings and prioritised recommendations.

Can you inspect multiple sites?

Yes. We regularly undertake multi-site inspection programmes for property management companies, housing associations, NHS Trusts and national organisations.

Do you carry out remedial works?

Yes. Where required, we can also provide quotations for remedial works or advise on the scope of repairs needed to restore fire door compliance.

Related Services

Evolution Safety Solutions also provides:

• Fire Stopping Inspections
• Fire Compartmentation Surveys
• Fire Risk Assessments
• Passive Fire Protection Surveys
• Fire Door Installation Audits
• Fire Safety Consultancy
• Fire Door Inspection Training (ProQual Level 3 Award)
• Fire Stopping Inspection Training (ProQual Level 3 Award)

Our consultancy and training services provide a complete passive fire protection solution for organisations seeking to improve compliance and building safety.

Arrange Your Fire Door Inspection Today

Protect your building, occupants and legal compliance with professional fire door inspections from Evolution Safety Solutions.

Whether you require the inspection of a single building or a nationwide property portfolio, our experienced inspectors provide independent, comprehensive assessments with clear reporting and practical recommendations.

Contact our team today for a tailored quotation.

Contact Evolution Safety Solutions

Telephone: 03333 399 037

Email: info@evolutionsafetysolutions.co.uk

Alternatively, complete the enquiry form on this page and we will provide a competitive quotation based on your building and the number of fire doors requiring inspection.