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Professional Fire Door Repairs & Compliance Remedials

At CFP – Carpentry & Fire Prevention, we provide specialist fire door remedial works to bring non-compliant or damaged fire doors back up to current UK fire safety standards. Fire door remedials are often required following inspections, fire risk assessments, or failed compliance checks.

Rather than replacing doors unnecessarily, remedial works can often correct defects, extend the life of existing doors and restore full legal compliance when carried out correctly by experienced fire door specialists.

 

Areas We Cover

We deliver fire door remedial works across the South and South West, London, the South East and wider areas, including:

What Are Fire Door Remedial Works?

Fire door remedial works involve repairing, upgrading or adjusting existing fire doors so they meet current fire safety legislation and tested performance standards. These works are typically identified during fire door inspections or fire risk assessments.

Remedials focus on correcting defects that could cause a fire door to fail in the event of a fire.

Common Fire Door Defects We Repair

We regularly carry out remedial works for issues including:

Incorrect door-to-frame gaps

Broken or ineffective door closers

Missing or damaged intumescent seals

Damaged door leaves or frames

Faulty or non-fire-rated hinges

Faulty or non-fire-rated hinges

Faulty or non-fire-rated hinges

Fire-rated glazing defects

Each issue is assessed individually to determine the most effective and compliant solution.

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Why Fire Door Remedials Must Be Done by Specialists

Fire doors are tested as complete systems. Incorrect repairs or non-approved components can invalidate certification and leave a building legally non-compliant.

Using a specialist fire door contractor ensures:

Approved fire-rated materials are used

Doors pass future inspections

Repairs follow manufacturer guidance

Compliance documentation is defensible

Fire resistance ratings are maintained

Improper remedial work is a common reason doors fail re-inspection.

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Standards, Accreditations & Best Practice

All fire door remedial works are completed in line with:

British Standards

Manufacturer test evidence

Industry best practice for fire safety and compartmentation

We ensure remedial works maintain the original fire rating of the door and meet inspection standards.

Fire Safety Laws We Work To

Our fire door remedial services comply with all relevant UK legislation, including:

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

The Housing Act 2004

Building Regulations Approved Document B

Local authority and council fire safety requirements

These regulations place a legal duty on landlords, employers and building owners to ensure fire doors are maintained in effective working order.

What’s Included in Fire Door Remedial Works

Depending on the defects identified, fire door remedial works may include:

Adjusting door clearances and alignment

Upgrading fire-rated ironmongery

Replacing or upgrading fire-rated hinges

Minor frame or leaf repairs where permitted

Installing or renewing intumescent and smoke seals

Final compliance checks and reporting

Repairing or replacing door closers

Where doors cannot be economically or safely repaired, we will advise on replacement.

Who We Carry Out Fire Door Remedials For

Homeowners & Renovations

Homeowners & Renovations

HMO / Landlords & Property Managers

HMO / Landlords & Property Managers

Shopping Centres & Commercial Sites

Shopping Centres & Commercial Sites

Main Contractors & Large Safety Compliance Projects

Main Contractors & Large Safety Compliance Projects

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fire door remedial works involve repairing or upgrading existing fire doors to correct defects and ensure they meet current fire safety regulations and performance standards.

Remedial works are usually required following a fire door inspection or fire risk assessment that identifies defects such as damaged seals, incorrect gaps or faulty closers.

Not all doors are suitable for repair. Some doors are too damaged or were never certified as fire doors. We assess each door and advise whether remedial work or replacement is required.

Yes. Under the Fire Safety Order 2005, fire doors must be maintained in effective working order. Identified defects must be corrected to remain compliant.

Many remedial works can be completed on the same day, depending on the number of doors and the severity of defects. Larger sites may require phased works.

Remedial works must follow manufacturer and test evidence to maintain certification. Incorrect repairs can invalidate compliance, which is why specialist contractors are essential.

 

Yes. We regularly carry out remedial works based on third-party fire door inspection or fire risk assessment reports.

Yes. We provide clear records of completed remedial works for compliance, inspections, managing agents and insurance purposes.

We cover the South, South West, London, the South East and wider areas including Bristol, Swindon and Oxford.

Contact us to discuss your inspection findings. We’ll review the issues, arrange a site visit if required and provide a clear remedial plan and quotation.