Fire Door Surveys in Kent and Southeast England

IMI Fire Doors provides comprehensive fire door survey and inspection services to commercial and residential property owners across Kent, Southeast London, and the wider Southeast region. Based in Canterbury, Kent, we’re approved by UK Fire Door Training as qualified fire door inspectors with over 40 years of joinery and construction experience. Our surveys identify compliance issues and provide clear recommendations to ensure your fire doors meet current regulatory standards.

UK Fire Door Training Approved Inspectors

IMI Fire Doors is approved by UK Fire Door Training to carry out fire door inspections across all property types. This approval demonstrates our competence in assessing fire doors against the requirements set out in British Standards BS 8214 and BS 9999, as well as current Building Regulations. Our inspectors have completed comprehensive training in fire door survey methodology, understanding fire door construction, identifying common defects, and assessing whether fire doors meet the required standards for their intended fire resistance rating.

Our Fire Door Survey Process

Our fire door surveys follow a systematic inspection methodology that examines every critical component of the fire door assembly. We assess the door leaf, frame, intumescent and smoke seals, hinges, latches, closers, glazing, and any ventilation components. We measure door gaps to ensure they’re within specification, test door operation and closing force, and verify that all fire door signage and certification are present and correct.

Check out our Five-step process below:

Step 1

Check the Fire Door is Damage Free and Correctly Labelled

Step 2

Check the Door and Frame Gaps to Ensure Compliance

Step 3

Inspect the Hinges for Any Faults or Weaknesses

Step 4

Check the Condition of Intumescent Strips

Step 5

Inspect any Glazed Apertures for Poor Sealing

Why Fire Door Surveys Are Essential

Fire doors are subject to Building Regulations and fire safety legislation that requires them to be maintained in proper working order. The Fire Safety Act 2021 and subsequent regulatory changes have increased the compliance burden on property owners, particularly those managing residential buildings. Regular fire door surveys help identify issues before they become serious compliance problems or, more importantly, before they compromise the safety of building occupants.

Fire doors deteriorate over time through normal use. Hinges loosen, intumescent seals wear out, door closers fail, and gaps increase beyond acceptable tolerances. These issues prevent fire doors from performing their critical function of containing fire and smoke. A professional fire door survey identifies these problems and provides property owners with a clear action plan to restore compliance.

Proud Supporters of Fire Aware

IMI Fire Doors is a proud member of Fire Aware, an industry body promoting ethical practices in fire safety services. We believe fire door work is life-safety work that demands a professional, moral approach. Not just minimum compliance, but a genuine commitment to protecting building occupants from fire risk.

Complete Survey and Remediation Service

Unlike survey-only inspection companies, IMI Fire Doors can remediate the issues we identify during surveys. As experienced joiners and UK Fire Door Training-approved installers, we provide repairs, component replacements, and full door replacements where necessary. This means you receive a complete service from a single contractor who understands both the compliance requirements and the practical joinery skills needed to fix problems properly. Our survey reports include detailed quotations for any remediation work required, giving you full transparency on costs and timescales.

Areas Where We Provide Fire Door Inspection Services

While we’re based in Canterbury, we serve clients throughout Kent, Southeast London, and the wider Southeast region. Below are the cities we frequent for fire door surveys:

Ready to ensure your fire doors are compliant?

As UK Fire Door Training-approved inspectors with over 40 years of joinery experience, we provide thorough fire door surveys backed by the expertise to fix any issues we identify. Contact IMI Fire Doors today for a comprehensive fire door survey across Kent, Southeast London, and the wider Southeast region.