Fire door remedial work is the repair of defects found in a fire door inspection, such as worn seals, loose hinges, failed closers, latching faults or minor damage, carried out in a way that keeps the door within its manufacturer's certification so it can still perform as tested.
What can be repaired?
Most defects found on inspection are repairable: replacing damaged intumescent strips and smoke seals, re-fixing or replacing hinges and missing screws, replacing or adjusting closers, fixing latches and keeps, fitting intumescent pads behind hinges and locks, re-glazing with the correct system and correcting minor gap issues where the manufacturer's guidance allows. Some repairs, such as hardwood edge repairs, must follow the manufacturer's method to stay within the evidence.
What cannot be repaired
Doors with major splits, burns, delamination, large unapproved holes, or gaps far beyond what the certification allows usually need replacing. Paint and filler cannot fix a structural problem in a fire door.
Working from your inspection report
Send us your inspection report or fire risk assessment actions. We price each defect line by line, carry out the work, and return a record of what was done to each door, with before and after photographs, so you can close the actions off.
Specification at a glance
- Typical defects
- Seals, hinges, closers, latches, gaps
- Method
- Within manufacturer's guidance
- Components
- Matched to the door's certification
- Not repairable
- Major damage, unknown provenance
- Pricing
- Per action, per door
- Records
- Before-and-after photos
What's included
- Line-by-line pricing from your inspection report
- Seal, strip and pad replacement
- Hinge, screw and latch repairs
- Closer replacement and adjustment
- Re-glazing to the original system
- Before-and-after photos per door
How the installation runs
- Review the inspection report or survey defects
- Price each action and confirm priorities
- Order matching components
- Carry out repairs door by door
- Test closing, latching and gaps
- Return a completed actions record
How much does it cost?
£75 – £400 per door ex VAT
From £75 per door for typical remedials, minimum visit from £195, ex VAT. These are guide figures; your price is fixed after a free survey. See all guide prices or try the guide-price tool.
Questions about fire door repairs and remedial works
Can large gaps around a fire door be fixed?
Sometimes. Small gap problems can often be corrected by adjusting hinges or approved edge repairs. Gaps far beyond the certification usually mean the door or frame must be replaced.
Can I paint over intumescent strips?
Painting over smoke seals stops them working, and heavy paint can affect intumescent strips. Damaged or painted seals should be replaced with the specified type.
Do you use original manufacturer parts?
We use components that match the door's certification, which is often the manufacturer's own parts or products listed in its evidence.
How quickly can remedials be done?
Many defects can be fixed in one visit once components are on site. We prioritise the most serious safety issues first.