Fire protection services

Passive and active fire protection solutions that safeguard people, property and buildings throughout their lifecycle.

Fire door inspections

Fire doors are a vital part of any building’s passive fire protection, but many people do not realise that everyday use, damage, alterations, and even their age can all affect how they would perform in the event of fire. Our fire door inspection services provide a detailed assessment of their condition – identifying defects, potential risks, and areas requiring attention – giving you the evidence to understand where action is needed and how it should be prioritised.

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WHAT WE ASSESS

A fire door inspection should always tell you more than simply what is wrong with the door – we pride ourselves on being a fire safety partner that ensures you fully understand every defect, whether it affects compliance, and the action required (which is not always outright replacement).

A fire door inspection establishes the condition of each doorset, so you can understand how it is performing as part of the building’s wider fire protection. Our specialists assess what is there, identify defects and deterioration, and consider the history and circumstances of the door – all before recommending what needs to happen next. This type of thorough inspection is particularly important for older or altered buildings, where you might find records are incomplete and some information, such as the original manufacturer or specification, is no longer available. Our team will never rely on assumptions – our inspections provide the evidence needed to understand the condition of your fire doors and identify where attention should be focused.

Whether you are assessing a single building or a large estate, we provide a structured picture of your fire doors, so you can prioritise findings and make informed decisions about repair, remediation, or replacement.

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OUR APPROACH

From fire door inspection to informed action

With our fire door inspection solutions, you can expect to receive a reliable understanding of what is there, what those findings mean, and where action may be needed. Our approach combines detailed inspection with technical assessment and practical recommendations, giving you the full breadth of evidence needed to plan and prioritise remedial works.

  • We consider the door in the context of the building, its use, and its fire safety arrangements. Our trained inspectors work methodically through each building, assessing the individual components and condition of every fire door. From the leaf and frame to hinges, closer, seals, hardware, glazing, and gaps, we capture the detail needed to understand what is actually present.

  • Our inspections establish the condition of the fire doors and identify defects, deterioration, and other issues requiring attention. We record the condition and essential details of each door digitally, creating a structured door schedule and record that can be used for future inspections. Electronic asset records and location information also make individual doors easier to identify and track.

  • Findings are assessed in context, with areas requiring attention clearly identified so maintenance and expenditure can be prioritised. This is particularly valuable across larger estates, where the team can apply risk-based priorities to help you decide where action is needed first.

  • Our digital reports and dashboards are designed to move the process forward as seamlessly as possible, and outline practical next steps rather than simply listing defects. Depending on the findings, this could inform repair, remediation, replacement, or ongoing fire door inspection and maintenance – and you are left with the right information (all saved in one place) to make decisions around risk, priorities, and available budget.

WHAT SETS OUR INSPECTIONS APART

Understand the detail behind every inspection

Our fire door inspections combine accredited expertise, detailed data capture, and practical reporting, so you are provided with reliable information about your doors and the insight needed to plan maintenance and remediation.

Third-party accredited

Our fire door inspection services are third-party accredited to LPS 1197, backed by qualified inspectors and wider FIRAS and BM TRADA credentials across our fire door expertise. 

Every component assessed

We inspect the individual components that contribute to a fire door’s performance, including the leaf, frame, closer, hinges, seals, glazing, hardware, signage, and gaps.

Data captured as we inspect

Using inspection technology and software, we capture essential details and the condition of each door in real time, creating a structured record and easy-to-understand oversight for future inspections.

Every door has a record

Our surveys create a tailored door schedule and record the history of individual doors, helping organisations track condition and inform ongoing maintenance and remedial planning. 

Built for larger estates

For larger buildings and portfolios, enhanced surveys provide the full picture of defects, remediation, and replacement rates, helping teams understand the scale of issues across their estate.

Reports that show the way forward

Our digital reports do not simply detail defects – nor do they present you with pages and pages of PDFs or spreadsheets you are expected to absorb cover to cover. Our digital dashboards have been built around what we know our clients need, highlighting practical next steps so you can make informed decisions about repair, remediation, and replacement.

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A fire door that does not meet today’s standards does not automatically need replacing – knowing this can sometimes offer peace of mind to our clients.

NEXT STEPS

Fire door survey complete – what next?

A fire door survey gives you a detailed picture of the condition of your doors. However, when you are managing hundreds or thousands of doors, understanding what exists and its current state is only the beginning. Next, it becomes about turning that information into a manageable programme of action – particularly across larger buildings or estates where findings can quickly become difficult to track.

Our digital tools turn fire door inspection and maintenance data into an ongoing asset record. RFID tagging gives individual doorsets a unique reference, linking each door to its inspections and works history, while location plans and physical numbering make individual doors easier to identify and track. This information feeds into our digital dashboard, allowing you to see findings across your estate, drill down to individual doors, and understand what has been identified, what action has been taken, and what remains outstanding. Supporting photographs and records provide the evidence behind individual findings, while risk ratings and progress information help you prioritise remediation and plan investment.

Industries we work with

Sectors we support

No two buildings face the same fire safety challenges, which is why we tailor our services to the unique risks, regulations, and operational demands of every sector – from healthcare and hospitality to education, residential, and commercial environments.

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Protect your fire safety investment with planned preventative maintenance

Fire safety does not stop once systems have been installed – it is an ongoing responsibility that should never be considered a box-ticking exercise. Our planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes provide scheduled inspections, servicing, testing, and repairs to keep your fire protection systems compliant and reliable in the moment they are needed. 

Complete fire safety assurance

We deliver all fire safety services in line with current legislation, guidance, and third-party accreditation standards.

Technical expertise and practical delivery

Combining specialist fire safety knowledge with practical experience, we bridge the gap between strategy and reality to deliver greater certainty, informed investment decisions, and confidence in managing assets.

Nationwide coverage

Our UK-wide network provides consistent expertise wherever your buildings are located, supporting sprawling estates and multi-site portfolios.

An end-to-end service

Bringing together specialist consultancy, inspections, remediation, and installation, we provide a complete view of fire safety – from initial assessment through to long-term assurance and evidence.

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Whether you’re looking for a service, sector, resource, or technical guidance, quickly find the expertise and support you need to move forward with confidence.

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Ready to get more from your fire doors?

Whether you are responding to inspection findings, planning refurbishment works, or managing ongoing compliance, our specialists are on hand to support your decision making. From inspection and remediation through to installation and maintenance, we help you identify the right solution for every fire door.