Commercial inspections
Fire door inspections for offices, retail, logistics and mixed-use schemes. We work around operational hours to minimise disruption and provide a clear view of compartmentation and fire door compliance.
London & the South East Fire Door Specialists
Certified fire door inspections across London and the South East
Goldcrest Fire Doors supports duty holders, building owners and managing agents with structured fire door inspections, digital reporting and practical remedial guidance. We work across London, the South East and the wider London & the South East.
Services
Professional fire door inspections for all London & the South East building types
Whether you manage a single building or a complex portfolio, we provide consistent, repeatable fire door surveys tailored to your property, occupancy and risk profile.
Residential & high-rise surveys
Fire door surveys for social housing, high-rise residential, PRS and student accommodation. Our reporting helps responsible persons evidence compliance and target high-risk issues first.
Education & healthcare
Sensitive environments such as schools, colleges, hospitals and care settings require careful planning, communication and sequencing of inspections. Our team is experienced in live, occupied premises.
Fire Door Compliance
Why fire door inspections matter for compliance and safety
Fire doors are a critical part of your building’s fire strategy. Regular inspections help you spot defects, plan remedial work and demonstrate that you are actively managing risk.
Meeting legal duties
Regular fire door inspections support your responsibilities under London & the South East fire safety legislation, helping show that you are taking reasonable steps to keep relevant persons safe.
Reducing life-safety risk
Damaged or poorly fitted fire doors can allow smoke and fire to spread quickly. Systematic inspections identify weaknesses so they can be addressed before an incident occurs.
Avoiding unnecessary costs
Accurate, door-by-door reporting helps distinguish between defects that can be repaired and those that require full replacement, supporting proportionate, cost-effective remedial programmes.
Survey Scope
What’s included in a full fire door survey
Our inspectors follow a structured checklist at each door, recording findings with supporting notes and photographs so you can understand exactly what we’ve seen.
- Door leaf, frame condition and any visible damage or warping.
- Gaps at head, jambs and threshold measured against acceptable tolerances.
- Intumescent and smoke seals: type, continuity and condition.
- Glazing systems, beads and fire-rated glass markings where present.
- Hinges, closers, latches and other ironmongery suitability and fixings.
- Self-closing performance and correct latching into the frame.
- Hold-open devices and their interface with fire alarm systems.
- Fire door signage and ease of identification for each doorset.
- Location mapping, door referencing and asset data collection.
- Clear, prioritised recommendations for remedial work or replacement.
Client feedback
What our clients say
A snapshot of the kind of feedback we hear from duty holders, property managers and estates teams we work with.
“The door-by-door report made it very clear which issues were critical and which could be scheduled into planned maintenance. It has been easy to brief contractors using the photos and priorities.”
“The inspectors were professional, explained what they were doing and worked around residents with minimal disruption. Communication before and after the survey was clear and straightforward.”
“We needed a clear, independent view of our fire doors. The report has helped us justify budgets, prioritise works and demonstrate the actions we are taking to our internal stakeholders.”
FAQ
Fire door inspection FAQs
A few of the common questions we’re asked about fire door inspections and surveys across London and the South East.
How often should fire doors be inspected in the London & the South East?
Frequency depends on building risk and usage, but many organisations schedule formal fire door
inspections at least annually, with more frequent checks in higher risk or heavily used buildings.
We can help you design a sensible inspection regime for your estate.
Do you only work in London and the South East?
No. While we are often in London and the South East, Goldcrest Fire Doors provides fire door
inspection services across London and the South East and can combine multiple sites into a single programme.
Can you help interpret existing fire door reports?
Yes. If you already have fire door reports but are unsure how to prioritise work, we can review
them with you and provide practical guidance on next steps and programme planning.
Next Steps
Book a fire door inspection anywhere in the London & the South East
Share a few details about your building or portfolio and we’ll provide a clear proposal, including inspection scope, likely timescales and an outline of how results will be reported.
Fire door inspections across London and the South East England
We provide qualified fire door inspections throughout the region, including London, Surrey, Kent, Essex, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, and .