Fire door inspection in West Bromwich
Fire door inspection in West Bromwich for small and large HMOs, rented terraces and blocks of flats. My visits fall on Monday to Thursday evenings or Saturday mornings, and the photo report lands within 24 hours of me finishing. Book in West Bromwich.
Fire doors in West Bromwich
Much of older West Bromwich is Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. The town's first council homes went up on the Tantany Estate in 1920, followed by Charlemont Farm and Friar Park. Sandwell Council never transferred its stock and owned 27,781 homes in its 2025 housing needs assessment.
HMOs and the council in West Bromwich
Sandwell Council's borough-wide additional licensing has applied since 1 October 2024 and runs to 30 September 2029. Every small HMO with 3 or 4 sharers needs a licence, on top of mandatory licensing for larger HMOs. Before that, a smaller scheme covered only part of West Bromwich town centre.
West Bromwich council HMO licensingMy 11-point check
Each West Bromwich door goes through the 11 points in the list. I photograph the doors and faults as I go.
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
A West Bromwich house share with nine fire doors comes to £240 plus VAT. Up to three doors is £120, and every door after that is £20.
Over 60 doors? Call me for a site price
8 doors · £120 + 5 × £20
plus VAT (£264 including VAT)
Book at this priceGetting to West Bromwich
I cross from Birmingham into Sandwell for each visit. Book Mon to Thu, 5pm until 8pm, or a Saturday morning, 9am until 2pm.
FAQ
West Bromwich answers on area, paperwork and access.
Which districts in West Bromwich do you cover?
All of B70 and B71, including Greets Green, Hateley Heath, Friar Park, Charlemont, Hill Top and Great Bridge. If you are unsure whether your street is covered, ask when you book.
What should West Bromwich HMO landlords prepare for an inspection?
Sandwell's guidance on HMO plans asks you to show whether fire doors are fitted and where. Send that plan with your door count, plus the fire risk assessment, if one has been done, and I can quote before the visit.
Can you arrange access with tenants in West Bromwich?
I can work with your tenants directly if you pass on their details. Tell me who will be home on the day. If any door is locked I list it as not inspected, let you know and arrange to come back.
Arrange your West Bromwich inspection
Text, call or book online with the property details. I reply with a fixed inspection price.