Guardian Fire Door Inspections
Fire door inspection and installation services

Our Services

Complete Fire Door Services

Inspection, installation, replacement, and ongoing maintenance — delivered by ABBE Level 3 qualified professionals across the United Kingdom.

Everything Your Fire Doors Need, Under One Roof

Guardian Fire Inspections is your single point of contact for the complete fire door lifecycle — from first survey through to long-term compliance.

Inspection

ABBE Level 3 accredited surveys with detailed photographic compliance reports.

Installation

Expert fitting of certified fire door sets to manufacturer specification.

Replacement

Supply and installation of compliant replacements where doors are beyond repair.

Maintenance

Planned maintenance programmes to keep your doors compliant year-round.

Service 01

Fire Door Inspection

Our fire door inspections are carried out by ABBE Level 3 Award in Fire Door Inspection qualified surveyors — the recognised professional standard for fire door inspection in the UK.

Every inspection follows a structured assessment against BS 8214 and relevant guidance, covering all components of the fire door set. Defects are photographed, categorised by severity, and documented in a clear written report.

Building owners and responsible persons receive a complete audit trail demonstrating due diligence under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Fire Safety Act 2021.

What Our Inspectors Check

Every fire door inspection covers the following elements as a minimum, in accordance with BS 8214 and relevant guidance.

Door leaf condition — checking for damage, warping, or deterioration
Frame and architrave integrity — ensuring the frame is secure and undamaged
Intumescent seals — verifying seals are present, intact, and correctly fitted
Smoke seals — checking for correct installation and condition
Self-closing devices — testing operation and ensuring doors close fully into the rebate
Hinges and ironmongery — checking for correct specification, condition, and fixing
Glazing and vision panels — verifying fire-rated glass and beading are correct
Gap measurements — measuring gaps around the door leaf to ensure compliance
Threshold gaps — checking the gap at the bottom of the door
Door signage — ensuring correct "Fire Door Keep Shut" signage is in place
Certification and labelling — checking for third-party certification labels
Overall installation quality — assessing the door set as a whole

Transparent Reporting

Detailed Compliance Reports

Following every inspection, you will receive a comprehensive written report covering every fire door surveyed. Each report includes:

  • A schedule of all fire doors inspected, with unique reference numbers
  • Photographic evidence of each door and any defects identified
  • A clear pass or fail status for each door
  • A prioritised defect schedule, categorising issues by severity
  • Specific remedial action recommendations for each defect
  • An overall compliance summary for the building

Service 02

Fire Door Installation

Correct installation is as important as the door itself. A certified fire door fitted incorrectly — with wrong ironmongery, missing seals, or poor frame integration — will fail to perform in a fire event, regardless of its certification.

Our installation teams work to manufacturer specification and current British Standards, ensuring every door set is fitted correctly from day one. All installations are followed by a post-installation inspection and sign-off report.

Whether you are fitting fire doors in a new build, refurbishing an existing building, or replacing doors identified as defective during an inspection, our team provides a professional, compliant installation service.

Supply and fit of certified fire door sets to BS 8214 and manufacturer specification
Correct fitting of intumescent and smoke seals throughout
Installation of compliant ironmongery — hinges, closers, latches, and locks
Fire-rated glazing and vision panels where required
Threshold and frame sealing to prevent smoke passage
Post-installation inspection and sign-off report

Service 03

Fire Door Replacement

Where an inspection reveals fire doors that are beyond economic repair — due to structural damage, incorrect specification, or age-related deterioration — we provide a complete supply and fit replacement service.

Because our inspection and installation teams work together, we can move seamlessly from identifying a defective door to replacing it — minimising disruption to your building's occupants and restoring full passive fire protection as quickly as possible. All replacement doors are certified to the appropriate fire resistance rating for their location.

Inspect, Identify, Replace — All in One Programme

Our combined inspection and replacement service means you receive a single, prioritised programme — from initial survey through to completed remedial works — with full documentation at every stage.

Service 04

Ongoing Maintenance

Fire door compliance is not a one-off exercise. Doors are subject to daily use, and components such as self-closers, seals, and ironmongery degrade over time. Regular maintenance is essential to ensure continued compliance and performance.

Guardian offers planned maintenance programmes tailored to the size and use of your building — from annual re-inspections for lower-risk premises to quarterly visits for high-traffic environments such as hospitals and schools.

All maintenance visits are documented, providing an ongoing compliance audit trail that demonstrates your building's fire door management is being actively managed.

Scheduled re-inspection programmes — annual, bi-annual, or quarterly
Self-closer adjustment, servicing, and replacement
Intumescent and smoke seal replacement
Ironmongery adjustment and replacement
Gap and threshold remediation
Ongoing compliance documentation and audit trail

Sectors We Cover

We deliver fire door inspection, installation, and maintenance services across all major building sectors.

Discuss Your Requirements

Whether you need an inspection, a new installation, replacements, or an ongoing maintenance programme — contact our team to arrange a tailored service for your building.