Fire door inspections in London

Fire door inspections for buildings across London

Goldcrest Fire Doors supports duty holders across London with independent, certified fire door inspections. We work with managing agents, freeholders, housing associations, local authorities and facilities teams to provide clear, door-by-door reporting and practical remedial recommendations.

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Who we inspect fire doors for in London

London’s building stock is varied – from converted townhouses and mansion blocks to high-rise residential towers and complex mixed-use developments. We regularly carry out fire door inspections for:

  • Residential blocks and estates (private, leasehold and social housing)
  • Local authorities and housing associations
  • Student accommodation and PBSA schemes
  • Office buildings and co-working spaces
  • Education settings – schools, colleges and universities
  • Healthcare, extra-care and care home providers
  • Hotels, hostels and serviced apartments

Whether you are responsible for a single block or a dispersed London portfolio, our inspections are structured to give you a clear, prioritised view of the condition of your fire doors and the actions required.

Common fire door issues we see in London buildings

Many of the fire doors we inspect in London have been altered over time or installed without full consideration of certification and compartmentation. Typical issues we identify and document include:

  • Excessive gaps at the head, jambs or threshold, compromising smoke and fire resistance
  • Damaged or missing intumescent strips and cold smoke seals
  • Unacceptable alterations to door leaves or frames, such as planing or cutting back
  • Non-compatible or incorrectly installed hinges, closers and other hardware
  • Glazed screens and vision panels without appropriate fire-resisting glass or beading
  • Fire doors installed in locations that do not match their certification scope
  • Doors that do not self-close effectively on all latches

Each non-conformity is recorded in your digital report with photographs, a clear description of the issue and suggested next steps, helping you to brief contractors and demonstrate that you are managing fire door risks.

How our London fire door inspections work

  1. Pre-inspection planning. We agree the scope of works, number of doors, access arrangements and any sensitive areas ahead of time, ensuring residents and occupiers are informed.
  2. On-site inspection. Each fire door set is inspected against relevant standards and manufacturer information where available. We check leaf, frame, hardware, gaps, signage and surrounding compartmentation.
  3. Digital reporting. You receive a structured, door-by-door report with photographs, defect descriptions and risk-based recommendations to support your compliance records.
  4. Follow-up support. We remain available to clarify our findings, support conversations with contractors and plan re-inspection programmes where required.

Goldcrest Fire Doors focuses exclusively on inspection and reporting – we do not carry out remedial works. That independence allows us to provide unbiased advice on where to prioritise budgets and when full replacement is genuinely required.

Recent fire door inspection projects in London

High-rise residential tower, East London

Inspection of communal and flat entrance doors for a 28-storey tower. Our reporting helped the client separate doors requiring minor remedial work from those needing full replacement, optimising the capital works budget.

Mixed-use development, Central London

Full fire door survey across retail, office and residential areas. We mapped door sets by zone and compartment, supporting a phased programme of works with minimal disruption to occupiers.

Housing association estate, South London

Estate-wide inspection programme covering multiple low-rise blocks. Standardised reporting allowed the client to brief several contractors consistently and monitor progress against compliance targets.

Book a fire door inspection in London

If you are a duty holder, property manager or building owner responsible for fire doors in London, we can help you understand your current position and plan remedial work in a sensible, prioritised way.

Use the button below to book an inspection, or get in touch if you would like to discuss a portfolio or multi-site fire door inspection programme.

For more detail on how we support blocks and estates across the region, you can also read our fire door inspections for residential blocks and independent fire door inspectors pages.

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