Fire door inspection in Walsall
Fire door inspection in Walsall for landlords with licensed HMOs, agents and housing providers. Visits run on weekday evenings and Saturday mornings, and a digital report with photos follows within 24 hours. Book a Walsall inspection or call 07770 643480.
Fire doors in Walsall
Housing group whg took over Walsall's council homes in 2003 and now owns more than 21,000, mostly in the borough. Most of the 1960s tower blocks have gone, and parts of the inter-war estates at Blakenall Heath and Harden were cleared and rebuilt. The University of Wolverhampton also has its Gorway Road campus and student village in Walsall.
HMOs and the council in Walsall
Walsall Council requires a licence for HMOs with five or more tenants. Under its Scheme One additional HMO licensing, homes with 3 or more tenants from more than one household in Palfrey, Paddock, Pleck and St Matthews need one too, from 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2027. Licence standards call for fire detection, alarm and emergency lighting certificates.
Walsall council HMO licensingMy 11-point check
In Walsall my 11 checks run on every fire door in the building. I photograph each door, note each fault and list what needs fixing.
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
Price
Eight doors in a Walsall HMO cost £220 to inspect, plus VAT. That is £120 for the first three doors and £20 each for the other five.
Over 60 doors? Call me for a site price
8 doors · £120 + 5 × £20
plus VAT (£264 including VAT)
Book at this priceGetting to Walsall
I set off from Birmingham for each Walsall booking. Pick an evening slot, Mondays to Thursdays from 5pm to 8pm, or a Saturday between 9am and 2pm.
FAQ
Walsall questions on coverage, licensing paperwork and access.
Which districts in Walsall do you cover?
Walsall town and the districts around it, Palfrey, Caldmore, Pleck, Bloxwich, Willenhall and Darlaston among them. Postcodes WS1 to WS4 are all covered.
What should Walsall HMO landlords prepare for an inspection?
If your HMO is in Palfrey, Paddock, Pleck or St Matthews it may need an additional licence, and the council asks for fire alarm and emergency lighting certificates. Bring those together with the fire risk assessment and the number of fire doors. Photos of damaged doors help me plan the visit.
Can you arrange access with tenants in Walsall?
Yes. Let me know which tenants will be in, or where the keys are kept, and I will work around them on an evening or Saturday. Any door left locked goes down as Not inspected, no access. I tell you straight away so a return visit can be booked.
Book your Walsall fire door inspection
Give me the address, the number of fire doors and the reason for the check. I send back a price and a time.