Fire door inspection in Birmingham, by a carpenter who checks every door himself
I'm Kevin Hall, and I inspect fire doors for landlords and letting agents across Birmingham. I trained as a carpenter and joiner before I moved into fire doors, so I know how a door should be hung before I test whether it will hold back fire and smoke. I check every door myself, photograph it, and send your report within 24 hours.
£120 covers the first three doors, then £20 a door, plus VAT
ProQual Level 3 qualified fire door inspector
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The 11 things I check on every door
Every door gets the same 11 checks, and each one takes me about 10 to 15 minutes. I judge it against the door's certification, the manufacturer's instructions and the relevant standards.
Leaf and frame
- 1Door leafDamage, holes, alterations or a leaf that isn't fire rated
- 2FrameFixed solid to the wall, no splits, packers or open joints
- 3GapsMeasured round the leaf with feeler gauges, every side
- 4Intumescent strips and smoke sealsPresent, unpainted, unbroken and the right size
Hardware
- 5HingesThree or more, fire rated, every screw in and tight
- 6CloserPulls the door shut from any angle, no wedges or hooks
- 7LatchEngages every time the door closes on its own
- 8GlazingFire rated glass, beads and glazing seals intact
Paperwork and use
- 9SignageThe right sign on the right side of the door
- 10Certification labelThe label or plug on the hinge edge that proves the rating
- 11Threshold and operationBottom gap, a smooth swing and a full close
Your report, the day after
Within 24 hours you get a digital report with a pass or fail for every door, a photo of every fault and a list of what needs fixing. If I can't get into a room, that door is recorded as "Not inspected, no access". It is never marked as passed, and I arrange to come back.
What it costs
£120 covers the first three doors. Each door after that is £20, so an 8-door HMO comes to £220. All prices are plus VAT.
You pay by bank transfer when the report arrives. Ask me if you'd rather pay by card on the day.
the price I quote is the price you pay
Over 60 doors? Call me for a site price
8 doors · £120 + 5 × £20
plus VAT (£264 including VAT)
Book at this priceWho I inspect for
Most calls come from HMO landlords whose licence or fire risk assessment says the fire doors need checking, and from letting agents sorting it out for a landlord. A typical HMO has 5 to 10 fire doors: the bedroom doors, the kitchen door and any door onto the stairs.
I also inspect blocks of flats, where the flat front doors and communal doors are checked more often, plus care homes and housing association properties on a routine schedule.
When a door fails
Most faults are small: a gap that's too big, a missing seal, a closer that doesn't pull the door shut, a damaged hinge. I carry common parts, so with your agreement I can fix those on the same visit.
Bigger jobs are quoted from the report. A new closer fitted is £90 to £150 and new seals are £55 to £90, plus VAT. After the work I come back, check the doors again and update your report, so you have proof it's done.
A free check for HMO landlords
I'll inspect up to 10 fire doors in your HMO free. You get the report within 48 hours of the visit, or £25 off the repairs if it's late. The report includes a fixed repair price held for 30 days, and you don't have to use me for the work. I can fit in 10 of these a month.
When I can come out
I inspect Monday to Thursday, 5pm to 8pm, and Saturday, 9am to 2pm. I'm based in Birmingham and cover Wolverhampton, Coventry, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, West Bromwich, Dudley and Smethwick.
Fire door questions
How much does a fire door inspection cost in Birmingham?
A fire door inspection in Birmingham costs £120 for 1 to 3 doors, then £20 for each door after that. A typical HMO with 6 to 8 doors comes to £180 to £220. All prices are plus VAT.
How long does an inspection take?
Allow about 10 to 15 minutes a door. An HMO with 8 fire doors usually takes between 80 minutes and two hours, photographs included.
What do I get after the inspection?
A digital report within 24 hours of the visit. Every door gets a pass or fail, with photos of the door and any faults plus a list of what needs fixing.
Do you fix the doors that fail?
Yes. I quote the repairs from the report, then a competent fitter from my network or my own team does the work. Small fixes like seals, closers and hinges can often be done on the same visit if you agree.
What happens if a room is locked on the day?
I inspect every door I can reach and record the rest as "Not inspected, no access". Those doors are never marked as passed. I let you know and arrange a return visit, which may carry an extra attendance charge under the agreed terms.
Which areas do you cover?
Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Coventry, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, West Bromwich, Dudley and Smethwick. I travel to all of them from my Birmingham base.
Book your fire door inspection
Pick a slot online or call me on 07770 643480. I'll confirm the price before I come out.