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Fire Door Inspection & Installation in London

Fire door inspection, installation and maintenance for blocks of flats, HMOs, hotels, offices and care homes across Greater London.

Fire Door Services Across London

London's building stock covers almost every kind of fire door challenge: Georgian and Victorian terraces split into flats, post-war council estates, mansion blocks, converted warehouses and modern residential towers. Many buildings have been altered repeatedly over the decades, and fire doors are often where those changes show.

Access Fire Doors is a FIRAS-certified company based in Wymondham, Norfolk, and we cover London as well as Norfolk and Suffolk. We inspect, repair and install fire doors across the capital, with a photographic report for every inspection so you have clear evidence of each door's condition.

Fire Door Duties in London Buildings

Since the Grenfell Tower fire, the rules on fire doors in residential buildings have tightened. The Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed that flat entrance doors fall within the scope of the fire risk assessment, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 introduced regular fire door checks in buildings over 11 metres, and the Building Safety Act 2022 created a stricter regime for higher-risk buildings of 18 metres or seven storeys and above. The London Fire Brigade enforces fire safety law in non-domestic premises and the common parts of residential buildings.

In London, fire doors are particularly important in:

  • Residential towers and higher-risk buildings
  • Converted terraces, mansion blocks and HMOs
  • Council and housing association estates
  • Hotels, hostels and serviced apartments
  • Offices, retail and mixed-use buildings
  • Care homes, schools and student accommodation

Our London Fire Door Services

Fire Door Inspections

We inspect communal and flat entrance doors, plant room and riser doors, and doors in offices, hotels and care settings, checking certification, gaps, seals, hinges, closers, latches and glazing. Each door is recorded with photographs and a clear status, which helps you plan remedial work and show that checks are being carried out.

Fire Door Installation

Our NVQ Level 3 qualified installers supply and fit certified FD30 and FD60 doorsets, from individual flat entrance doors to planned replacement across a block. Doors are fitted to the manufacturer's instructions with compatible ironmongery, seals and signage.

Maintenance and Repairs

We carry out repairs and planned maintenance, including closer adjustment, seal and hinge replacement and rehanging doors, so your doors stay in working order between inspections.

Areas We Cover in London

We provide fire door services throughout Greater London, including:

  • Camden
  • Islington
  • Tower Hamlets
  • Hackney
  • Kensington & Chelsea
  • Hammersmith & Fulham

We also cover the outer London boroughs. View all our service areas to check your location.

Book Your Fire Door Inspection in London

Landlords, HMO managers and managing agents can read more about fire door compliance for landlords and HMOs. To arrange an inspection anywhere in London, get in touch for a free, no-obligation quote.

Call 07717 751004, message us on WhatsApp or complete our online enquiry form.

Fire Door Services Near London

We also cover Westminster, Camden, Islington, Tower Hamlets, Southwark, Lambeth and the surrounding villages.

See all areas we cover, our fire door services, or specialist support for landlords, care homes and hotels.

Fire Door FAQs: London

What fire door checks are required in London blocks of flats over 11 metres?

Under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, the responsible person must check communal fire doors at least every three months and use best endeavours to check flat entrance doors at least once a year. They must also tell residents why fire doors should be kept shut and not tampered with.

Is my London building a higher-risk building?

Under the Building Safety Act 2022, a higher-risk building in England is one at least 18 metres tall or with at least seven storeys that contains at least two residential units. These buildings must be registered with the Building Safety Regulator, and fire doors form part of the safety case the accountable person must maintain.

Do I need fire doors in my London property?

If your London property is an HMO, a block of flats, a care home, a hotel or a commercial building, fire doors are almost certainly part of its fire strategy, and the responsible person must keep them in working order under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Houses of three or more storeys and conversions built under Building Regulations may also require them.

How much does a fire door inspection cost in London?

The cost depends on the number of doors and the type of property. Contact Access Fire Doors for a free, no-obligation quote for your London property. Our inspections are FIRAS certified and give you the evidence insurers and licensing officers ask for.

How quickly can you inspect fire doors in London?

We usually schedule inspections in London within 5 to 7 working days, with urgent appointments available sooner. Call or WhatsApp us on 07717 751004 to check availability.

What does a fire door inspection in London involve?

Our FIRAS-certified inspectors check every part of each doorset: the leaf and frame, intumescent and smoke seals, the self-closer, hinges, latches, glazing and the gaps around the door. You receive a report with photographs, the compliance status of each door and prioritised recommendations for any remedial work.