Fire door inspections · Midlands
Fire door inspections and surveys
Clear, Proportionate Risk Management
An independent review of your fire doors and the details that affect their performance, with clear findings on what needs further attention. Apex inspects and advises; it does not install or repair doors.
Share your building type, postcode and approximate number of fire doors so we can confirm the inspection requirements and provide a quote.
Why fire doors matter
Fire doors protect escape routes and limit the spread of fire
Fire doors help restrict the spread of fire and smoke and protect escape routes. Their effectiveness depends on the condition of the complete door assembly and its ability to close correctly when required.
Gaps, damaged seals, missing parts, wedged-open doors and poor repairs can all reduce how well a fire door performs, often without anyone noticing.
What an inspection may look at
What a fire door inspection looks at
The inspection reviews the visible condition and operation of each door, where it can be seen and reached. The items checked depend on the door and the building.
Door leaf and frame
The condition of the door leaf and frame, including visible damage, alterations, repairs and apparent suitability for the location.
Gaps around the door
Clearances around the door leaf, considered against the door’s requirements and relevant guidance where this information is available.
Seals
The presence and condition of intumescent and smoke seals, where fitted and visible.
Hinges and ironmongery
Whether hinges, latches and other fittings are present, secure and appear appropriate.
Door closer and operation
Whether self-closing doors close fully and reliably, and whether obstructions or unapproved devices prevent them from closing.
Glazing and signage
The condition of any glazing and beading, and whether signage is present and appropriate.
Apex provides inspection and advice. It does not install, repair or replace doors.
Limits
The scope of a visual inspection
Findings relate to the accessible condition and operation of the doors at the time of the visit. A visual inspection cannot confirm concealed construction or establish fire resistance through testing.
Things to know
- Findings are based on what can be seen and reached at the time of the inspection
- Hidden details, such as the inside of a door leaf or the fixing of a frame, may not be visible
- Apex does not certify doors or guarantee their fire performance
- Where something needs further investigation, repair or replacement, Apex will say so and explain why
Findings and next steps
What happens after the inspection
Clear findings help you prioritise issues and arrange any necessary work with a contractor of your choice.
01
Initial discussion and scope
You tell Apex about the building and the doors to be reviewed. Apex confirms the scope and quotes.
02
Inspection
Apex inspects the doors and records the visible defects and anything that needs a closer look.
03
Findings
The results are set out clearly, with the issues explained and prioritised.
04
Next steps
Apex talks through what needs attention so you can arrange the right work from a contractor of your choice.
Premises served
Fire doors in the buildings Apex works with
Fire doors form part of fire protection in many residential, commercial and public buildings. Apex provides inspections for the building types below.
Questions
Fire door inspection questions
Short answers to common questions. If yours is not here, call or email Apex.
Is a fire door inspection the same as a fire risk assessment?
No. A fire risk assessment looks at fire safety across the whole building. A fire door inspection looks specifically at the condition and operation of fire doors. Many buildings benefit from both.
Does Apex repair or replace defective fire doors?
No. Apex provides inspection and independent advice only. That keeps the advice impartial: you can choose who carries out any work.
What do you need to give a quote?
The type of building, its postcode, how many fire doors it has (an estimate is fine) and whether access to all of them is straightforward.
Do you inspect fire doors outside the Midlands?
Apex works across the Midlands and can consider work further afield depending on the scope and travel involved.
Need a fire door inspection?
Share a few details about your building and its fire doors. Apex will confirm the scope and provide a quote.