Fire Doors London
BM Trada Q-Mark Certified | From £15/Door
London-based fire door surveyors covering all 32 boroughs. Two offices in central and east London. Same-day inspections available across Greater London.
Fire Door Inspection in London
Why London fire doors matter
London has the highest concentration of high-rise residential buildings anywhere in the UK. After Grenfell, the London Fire Brigade stepped up enforcement across every borough, and fire door inspections are firmly in their crosshairs.
Under Regulation 10 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, responsible persons must keep fire doors in proper working order. That means regular inspections by someone who actually knows what they’re looking at.
We’re London-based. Our fire door surveyors operate from two offices in the city and cover every borough from Barnet down to Bromley. Whether you manage a tower block in Tower Hamlets or a converted Victorian terrace in Camden, our engineers can be with you quickly, often the same day you call.
Why London buildings need fire door surveys
London’s high-rise stock
London’s high-rise stock is enormous. The Building Safety Act 2022 introduced mandatory checks on fire doors in residential buildings over 11 metres, and that affects thousands of properties across the capital. Boroughs like Tower Hamlets, Southwark, Lambeth, Newham, and Greenwich have some of the largest concentrations of high-rise housing in the country.
London Fire Brigade enforcement
- More audits than any other brigade — the London Fire Brigade carries out more fire safety audits than any other brigade in England
- Defective fire doors are among the most common findings during inspections
- Enforcement notices, prohibition notices, and prosecutions have all increased since 2020
- Building Safety Act 2022 requires quarterly communal door checks and annual flat entrance door inspections in high-rises
London’s older buildings
Pre-war mansion blocks, converted terraces, and post-war estates across boroughs like Hackney, Islington, and Wandsworth often have fire doors that were fitted decades ago and no longer meet current standards. Many have warped frames, missing intumescent strips, or gaps that exceed the 3mm tolerance.
If you’re a responsible person for a London building, fire door surveys aren’t optional. They’re a legal requirement, and the London Fire Brigade is actively checking.
Why choose FireRisk.io in London?
BM Trada Q-Mark certified fire door surveyors with two London offices
London-based, all boroughs covered
Two offices in central and east London. Our fire door surveyors cover all 32 boroughs and the City of London with no travel surcharges. From Barnet to Bromley, Westminster to Woolwich, we reach every part of the capital quickly.
BM Trada Q-Mark certified
Our fire door inspectors hold BM Trada Q-Mark certification, the industry’s gold standard for fire door inspection competency. Your survey is carried out to BS 8214 with full photographic reporting and prioritised remedial recommendations.
Same-day service available
Need a fire door inspection urgently? We offer same-day surveys across Greater London, subject to availability. Two strategically located offices mean our engineers can be at your building within hours of your call.
Our London coverage
We operate from two London offices. Our central office sits at 7 Bell Yard on The Strand, WC2A 2JR. Our east London base is at Mirror Work, 12 Marshgate Lane in Stratford, E15 2NH.
Between these two locations, we cover all 32 London boroughs plus the City of London. Same-day fire door inspections are available across Greater London.
Key areas we serve
Westminster, Camden, Islington, Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Newham, Greenwich, Lewisham, Southwark, Lambeth, Wandsworth, Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea, Ealing, Brent, Barnet, Enfield, Haringey, Croydon, and Bromley. If your building is in London, we can get to it.
What we inspect
Every fire door inspection we carry out follows BS 8214 and covers the full door assembly. That’s not just a quick glance at the closer. We check every component that affects the door’s ability to hold back fire and smoke.
Our surveyors inspect
- Door leaf condition, including warping, damage, and correct FD rating
- Frame integrity and fixings
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Gap tolerances (max 3mm on all edges)
- Hinges (minimum three, CE marked)
- Self-closing device operation
- Glazed panels and glazing bead integrity
- Signage and certification labels
- Lock and latch hardware
Each door gets a pass, fail, or advisory outcome. You receive a full photographic report with prioritised remedial actions, ready to hand to your contractor or share with the fire brigade if needed.
Fire door inspection costs in London
Our pricing works per door, and the more doors you have, the lower the unit cost. For batches, expect to pay between £15 and £25 per door depending on the total number and building access.
| Building size | Number of doors | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Small building | Up to 20 fire doors | £300 – £500 |
| Medium building | 20 to 50 fire doors | £500 – £1,000 |
| Large building | 50 to 100 fire doors | £750 – £2,000 |
| Per door (batch) | Any quantity | £15 – £25 |
Despite having two central London offices, our prices stay competitive. We don’t add surcharges for zone 1 or congestion charge areas.
Every quote is free and comes with no obligation. Call us or fill in the form and we’ll get back to you within a few hours.
Fire door inspection frequencies for London buildings
The Building Safety Act 2022 sets out clear inspection schedules for fire doors in qualifying high-rise residential buildings. These apply to all London boroughs.
| Door type | Frequency | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Communal fire doors | Every 3 months | Building Safety Act 2022 (buildings over 11m) |
| Flat entrance doors | Annually | Building Safety Act 2022 (buildings over 11m) |
| All fire doors (general) | As per fire risk assessment | Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 |
London-specific note
The London Fire Brigade is one of the most active enforcement bodies in England. They carry out more fire safety audits than any other brigade, and defective fire doors are among the most common findings. Staying on top of inspection schedules is not optional in London.
Our fire door inspection process
From booking to report in 5 steps
Book your survey
Call us or fill in the form. We schedule around your building access and residents.
Surveyor arrives
A BM Trada Q-Mark certified surveyor arrives from one of our two London offices.
Doors inspected
Every fire door is inspected to BS 8214, covering all components from leaf to closer.
Report delivered
Full photographic report with pass, fail, or advisory outcome for each door, plus prioritised remedials.
Remedial support
We can arrange remedial works or provide specifications for your chosen contractor.
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“Professional company, professional staff. Fire alarm testing and fire risk assessment both completed efficiently. Clear communication throughout.”
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about fire door inspections in London
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