Fire door inspection in Wolverhampton
Fire door inspection in Wolverhampton for HMO landlords, letting agents and anyone managing flats in the city. I drive over from Birmingham on weekday evenings or Saturday mornings, check each door and email a photo report within 24 hours. Book online or call 07770 643480.
Fire doors in Wolverhampton
By 1975 almost a third of Wolverhampton's people lived in council housing. Heath Town's Victorian streets were cleared in the 1960s for tower blocks and maisonettes, and Whitmore Reans saw large-scale multi-storey building in the same decade. Wolverhampton Homes manages the council's homes, and a 2019 council FOI estimated 7,123 flat entrance fire doors across them.
HMOs and the council in Wolverhampton
In Wolverhampton the city council requires a licence where five or more people from at least two households share facilities. Its HMO licence page asks for escape routes kept free from obstruction and fire equipment kept maintained. The council is looking at additional and selective licensing and plans a public consultation first, so no new scheme has been confirmed.
Wolverhampton council HMO licensingMy 11-point check
Each door gets the 11 checks below, plus the threshold, how it swings and evidence of its fire rating. I photograph every door and every fault I find.
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
Inspection costs £120 for one to three doors and £20 for each extra door. A six-door HMO in Wolverhampton comes to £180 plus VAT. The cost page has the full breakdown.
Over 60 doors? Call me for a site price
8 doors · £120 + 5 × £20
plus VAT (£264 including VAT)
Book at this priceGetting to Wolverhampton
I drive over from Birmingham for each visit. Slots run 5pm to 8pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 2pm on Saturday, and I agree the arrival time with you when you book.
FAQ
Short answers for Wolverhampton landlords and agents.
Which districts in Wolverhampton do you cover?
I cover addresses across the city, among them Whitmore Reans, Heath Town, Blakenhall, Bilston, Wednesfield and Tettenhall. Give me the WV postcode when you book and I will confirm the slot.
What should Wolverhampton HMO landlords prepare for an inspection?
Count the fire doors and tell me why the check is needed, for example a licence condition or a fire risk assessment. If you have that assessment or an older door report, send it with photos of any damage you know about. None of this is required, though it lets me price the job accurately.
Can you arrange access with tenants in Wolverhampton?
Yes, as long as you give me the tenants' contact details or tell me who holds the keys. My weekday evening slots often suit people who work during the day. A door I cannot get to is marked as not inspected, never as passed, and I arrange to come back.
Get your Wolverhampton fire doors checked
Tell me the address and how many fire doors there are. You get a fixed price back, along with my next evening or Saturday opening.