Fire door assessor — competent, independent fire door assessment
A fire door assessor examines each fire door assembly against the standard it needs to meet, judges whether it will perform in a fire, and records what needs putting right. Under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, responsible persons for many buildings must carry out regular fire door checks — and getting a competent assessor to inspect them properly is how you demonstrate that duty. Our experienced fire door inspectors assess flat entrance, communal and cross-corridor doors to the principles of BS 8214, with photographic evidence, condition grading and a clear remedial plan you can act on.
Fire door assessor
Fire door assessor should be specified around the building, risk, compliance requirements and day-to-day use. DC Fire & Security surveys the site, recommends the right approach and provides a clear no-obligation quote.
What affects the price?
Survey
FreeWe confirm what the building actually needs before pricing.
Quote
Fixed scopeYou receive a clear quote with the main assumptions shown.
Support
AvailableServicing and maintenance can be added after installation.
Looking for fire door assessor near you? DC Fire & Security covers Luton, Dunstable, Hitchin, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Bedford, Stevenage, Watford, Milton Keynes, Barnet, North London and nearby towns.
For urgent quotes, send the report, photos, plans or a short description. We will tell you what can be priced remotely and what needs a site check.
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Who is this for?
For responsible persons, managing agents, freeholders and facilities managers who need a competent person to assess their fire doors and evidence that the legal fire door checks have been carried out.
- Responsible persons under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
- Managing agents and freeholders of blocks of flats over 11m and 18m
- Landlords and HMO operators with fire doors to flats and rooms
- Facilities managers in offices, schools, care homes and commercial buildings
- Building owners actioning a fire door finding from an FRA
- Anyone unsure whether their fire doors would actually perform in a fire
Fire door problems an assessor identifies
- Excessive gaps around the door leaf that would let smoke and fire pass long before the door itself fails
- Missing, damaged or painted-over intumescent and smoke seals that can no longer do their job
- Damaged, packed-out or non-fire-rated hinges, closers and locks that void the assembly's rating
- Doors that don't close fully onto the latch, so they can't hold back fire and smoke
- Uncertified glazing, or glazing beads and seals that don't match the door's fire rating
- Flat entrance and cross-corridor doors modified or replaced with no evidence they are fire doors at all
- No record of any fire door checks — leaving the responsible person unable to evidence their legal duty
What a fire door assessment includes
Assembly-by-Assembly Assessment
Each fire door assessed as a complete assembly — leaf, frame, glazing, seals and hardware — because a fire door only performs when every component is right.
Gap & Seal Checks
Measurement of gaps around the leaf (typically 3mm ±1mm) and inspection of intumescent and cold smoke seals for the correct type and condition.
Ironmongery Assessment
Hinges, closers, latches, locks and signage checked against what the assembly needs to maintain its fire rating and self-close reliably.
Photographic Condition Report
Every door photographed with defects recorded, condition-graded, and located so remedials can be scoped and priced.
Assessment to BS 8214 Principles
The assessment follows the principles of BS 8214 (the code of practice for timber fire door installation and maintenance) and the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 checks.
Prioritised Remedial Plan
A clear list of what needs putting right, prioritised by risk, so you know what to action first and can evidence your fire door duty.
Scope of works
Our qualified engineers carry out the following as standard:
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Fire Door Remedials
We can carry out the remedial works the assessment identifies — seals, closers, gap adjustment and ironmongery — restoring doors to a compliant condition.
Fire Door Installation
Where a door is beyond economic repair, we supply and fit certified FD30 or FD60 assemblies with full documentation.
Fire Risk Assessment
A PAS 79 fire risk assessment that sets the wider fire strategy the fire doors sit within.
Free Fire Door Report Review
Already have a report from another assessor? We'll review it and tell you what it really means for your building.
Typical project timeframes
Key benefits
Ongoing support & maintenance
Periodic Re-Assessment
We return on the cycle your building requires — quarterly communal checks and annual flat-entrance checks — and keep your fire door records current.
Single Point of Accountability
The same team assesses the doors and, if you wish, carries out the remedials — so there's no gap between finding a defect and fixing it.
Records for the Responsible Person
Reports formatted so you can evidence your fire door duty to enforcing authorities and your fire risk assessor.
How it works
Booking
We agree access and scope — which doors, how many, and any specific concerns from your FRA.
On-Site Assessment
Our inspector assesses each fire door assembly against the standard it needs to meet, photographing every door.
Condition Grading
Each door is graded and its defects recorded and located, so remedials can be scoped and prioritised.
Reporting
You receive a photographic report and prioritised remedial plan within 48 hours.
Remedials
Where you want it, we carry out the remedials or replacements and update the record.
Frequently asked questions
Request a Free Site Survey
One of our qualified engineers will visit your site, assess your requirements, and provide a detailed quotation - completely free.
Book a free site survey
Pick the service you need, add details and attach a photo if you can. The more information you send, the more accurate the quote.
What happens after you contact us
We review your enquiry
A member of our team reviews your requirements and gets back to you within 24 hours.
We arrange a site survey
We schedule a convenient time to visit your site and assess your needs in person.
We prepare a quotation
You receive a clear, detailed quote with no hidden costs or obligations.
We schedule the work
Once approved, we agree a start date that works around your operations.
We provide documentation & support
On completion, you receive all certificates, reports, and ongoing support details.
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We work with commercial and public sector clients across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and London.
Schools & Academies
Primary schools, secondary schools, multi-academy trusts, and nurseries
Construction Sites
Active building sites, developments, and temporary site compounds
Warehouses & Industrial
Warehouses, distribution centres, factories, and industrial units
Care Homes & Healthcare
Care homes, nursing facilities, clinics, and GP surgeries
Car Garages & Workshops
MOT centres, car dealerships, vehicle workshops, and body shops
Commercial Offices
Offices, business parks, co-working spaces, and corporate HQs
Public Sector
Local authority buildings, NHS facilities, and community centres
Retail & Hospitality
Shops, restaurants, pubs, hotels, and leisure venues
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Independent, competent assessment of your fire doors with photographic evidence and a prioritised remedial plan — evidencing your duty under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022. Contact us to book.
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