Fire door repairs and remedial works for Southampton buildings
From the SO14 postcode district outwards, we take on fire door repairs and remedial works across Southampton for homes, blocks and workplaces.
Buildings in and around Southampton range from shared houses to student accommodation and purpose-built blocks of flats. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
Send us the inspection report for your Southampton building and we will price the remedial actions line by line. We prioritise the most serious defects in your Southampton building first and return evidence against each action.
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.
As standard, the work covers:
- Line-by-line pricing from your inspection report
- Re-glazing to the original system
- Seal, strip and pad replacement
- Closer replacement and adjustment
The regulations behind fire doors in Southampton
Fire doors in Southampton fall under English rules. New and replacement doors are covered by the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B. In workplaces and the common parts of blocks, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, as clarified by the Fire Safety Act 2021, puts the duty on the responsible person to keep fire doors suitable and maintained.
For residential buildings in Southampton above 11 metres, regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 adds checks: communal fire doors at least every three months and best-endeavours checks of flat entrance doors at least every twelve months. Higher-risk buildings of at least 18 metres or seven storeys also come under the Building Safety Act 2022, where works may need approval from the Building Safety Regulator.
Buildings and duty holders in Southampton
The need for fire door repairs and remedial works usually arises in care homes or HMOs, and sometimes offices. Each has its own pressures, such as residents at home or a building that must stay open, so we plan the sequence of work in Southampton to keep escape routes protected throughout.
From enquiry to handover in Southampton
- 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 Southampton
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 Southampton 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.
Around Southampton
Beyond Southampton itself we also cover nearby towns such as Hythe (4.9 km), Totton and Eastleigh. The service, pricing and evidence are the same wherever you are.
Questions
Is Southampton within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Southampton in Hampshire and neighbouring towns such as Hythe. There is no charge for the survey.
Do I need to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to give us access to the doors. For blocks and commercial buildings, a caretaker or site contact is fine; for HMOs and homes, we agree a time with you or your tenants.
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.