Fire door repairs and remedial works in Solihull: what's involved
Our fire door repairs and remedial works service covers Solihull and the wider West Midlands area. Every job starts with a survey of the openings, so the quote reflects your actual doors rather than a guess.
Around Solihull, HMOs, schools and GP surgeries all depend on fire doors that close, latch and seal. We survey each opening and tell you plainly which doors need work and which don't.
Many repairs in Solihull can be completed in a single visit once matching components are on site. Send us the inspection report for your Solihull building and we will price the remedial actions line by line.
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.
On a typical job that means:
- Re-glazing to the original system
- Before-and-after photos per door
- Line-by-line pricing from your inspection report
- Closer replacement and adjustment
Which fire door rules apply in Solihull?
Fire doors in Solihull 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 Solihull 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 Solihull
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Solihull can all commission fire door repairs and remedial works from us. The usual settings are offices and schools, though single doors for HMOs are just as welcome.
From enquiry to handover in Solihull
- 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
Budgeting for fire door repairs and remedial works in Solihull
Budget around from £75 per door for typical remedials, minimum visit from £195, ex VAT for fire door repairs and remedial works. Our guide prices are the same in Solihull as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Covering Solihull and nearby
Neighbouring towns such as Shirley, Acocks Green, Washwood Heath and Birmingham are covered too, so clients with several buildings can use one installer and one evidence format.
Questions from Solihull
Do you cover B91 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Solihull including B91, and nearby towns such as Shirley and Acocks Green. The survey and written quote are free.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Solihull building?
Yes. Send it over and we can often price straight from it, then confirm on site. We report back against the same door references so you can close actions off.
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.