Fire door repairs and remedial works in Greater Manchester: what's involved
Across Greater Manchester, from Manchester to Oldham, we survey, supply and fit fire door repairs and remedial works for homes, blocks of flats and workplaces.
Many repairs in Greater Manchester can be completed in a single visit once matching components are on site. We prioritise the most serious defects in your Greater Manchester building first and return evidence against each action.
Greater Manchester has a mix of buildings, from purpose-built blocks to converted houses and commercial premises. We tailor the programme to the building, not the other way round.
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.
Rules and responsibilities in Greater Manchester
England's framework applies in Greater Manchester. Approved Document B guides the fire performance of new and replacement doors under the Building Regulations 2010. Day-to-day duties sit with the responsible person under the Fire Safety Order 2005, and for multi-occupied residential buildings, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 add duties such as giving residents information about fire doors.
For blocks over 11 metres in Greater Manchester, those regulations require communal fire door checks at least every three months and best-endeavours flat entrance door checks each year. In higher-risk buildings, building work is overseen by the Building Safety Regulator, so we check whether approval is needed before starting.
Our process in Greater Manchester
- 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
Guide prices in Greater Manchester
As a guide, budget from £75 per door for typical remedials, minimum visit from £195, ex VAT for fire door repairs and remedial works. The figure for your Greater Manchester building depends on the number of doors, the rating, the condition of the frames, finishes, hardware and access. We confirm a fixed price after the free survey.
Common questions
Do you provide fire door repairs and remedial works across Greater Manchester?
Yes. We cover all of Greater Manchester, including Manchester and Oldham. Surveys and written quotes are free.
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.
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.