An honest inspection — and a lot more than a PDF
Impartial judgement from a fully independent inspector, backed by clear digital records you can actually use: scannable doors, your own live compliance view, and reminders so nothing slips.
My only job is to tell you the truth about your doors
With more than 7 years in the industry, I’m a fully independent fire door inspector. I don’t sell doors, and I don’t carry out repairs — so I have no reason to over-report defects or talk you into work you don’t need. You get a straight, accurate assessment and you’re free to use whichever competent contractor you like for any fixes.
Every inspection follows current fire safety law, Building Regulations and the recognised British Standard for fire doors — the latest BS 8214:2026 code of practice (guidance rather than law).
What every inspection covers
- Gaps & clearances around the leaf
- Intumescent & smoke seals
- Hinges, closers & hardware
- Glazing, signage & certification
- Correct operation & closing
Non-intrusive as standard, intrusive where it’s warranted
There are two ways to look at a fire door. Knowing which one your building actually needs — and being straight about the limits of each — is a big part of doing this job properly.
Non-intrusive inspection
A non-destructive, visual and operational check of the door exactly as it’s installed — the right tool for routine, periodic checks.
- Leaf & frame condition
- Perimeter & threshold gaps
- Intumescent & cold-smoke seals
- Self-closing & latching action
- Hinges, ironmongery & glazing
- Signage & certification labels
No damage, no trades — but it can’t see behind the frame, so a clean visual pass never implies more than it should.
Intrusive sample inspection
Some of the most serious faults are hidden. Removing the architrave — cosmetic trim, not part of the fire-resisting construction — exposes what a visual check can’t:
- The gap between frame & structural opening
- The frame fixings
- Whether the perimeter is properly fire-stopped
Done on a representative sample, with the trim made good afterwards. It costs more and takes longer, so I only suggest it where it earns its place — a new-build or refurbishment handover, doubtful or undocumented installation, or where a fire risk assessment calls for it.
Either way, an inspection reports on what I find against the relevant standards and the door’s own specification — it isn’t a certificate, a warranty, or a substitute for your building’s fire risk assessment.
A living compliance record, not a filing-cabinet report
Because I inspect digitally, your inspection doesn’t end when I leave site. Everything below comes as standard — so your fire door records stay clear, current and easy to prove.
Scannable QR door labels
A discreet QR label on each door — scan it on a phone to see that door’s status and full inspection history, with no paperwork to dig out.
Your own compliance portal
A secure, two-factor login showing every door across your portfolio at a glance — what’s compliant, what needs attention and what’s due, with your old reports imported.
Photo-backed, standards-aligned reports
A structured PDF with a photo of every door, e-signed and mapped to Regulation 10, the Fire Safety Order and BS 8214:2026.
Priority-graded defect list
Every fault graded by severity — what to fix now, what can wait — ready to hand straight to your contractor.
Automatic re-inspection reminders
You’re reminded before each door or building is due, so your Regulation 10 schedule looks after itself and nothing lapses.
A full history for every door
A timestamped audit trail for every door, changes tracked between visits — the golden-thread evidence higher-risk buildings need, captured even in no-signal stairwells and basements.
A report you can actually use
Every inspection ends with a clear, photo-backed PDF report — aligned to BS 8214:2026 and formatted to support your Regulation 10 records.
- A photo and pass/fail status for every door
- Each defect logged with its location and priority
- Plain-English recommendations for any remedial work
- Formatted to support your Regulation 10 records
PDF · opens in a new tab. The preview is an example layout — your report is generated from your own building’s inspection.
Three simple steps
Get in touch
Use the instant estimator or call for a firm quote. Tell me the building and roughly how many doors, and I’ll confirm a price and a date — no obligation.
I inspect on-site
I check and photograph every door in scope, grade anything I find, and tag doors with a scannable QR label where you want it. Digital capture keeps working even where there’s no signal.
Report, portal & reminders
You get your photo-backed report and a login to your live compliance record — then automatic reminders before each door is due again, so you stay on top of it.
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See the difference an independent inspection makes
Get an instant indicative price, or send me a few details and I’ll come back with a firm, no-obligation quote for your building.
- Qualified, competent inspector
- Independent & impartial
- Reports typically within 48 hrs
- No obligation