Fire Door Inspection · Chester
Fire door inspection
in Chester.
Chester-based. Qualified inspectors.
Professional fire door inspections for residential blocks, HMOs, offices, and commercial premises across Chester and Cheshire West. From £14 per door.
Fletcher Risk Management carries out professional fire door inspections for building owners, managing agents, landlords, and facilities managers across Chester. We are based in Chester — Chester is a regular part of our working week. Every inspection is carried out by an qualified inspector, producing a clear written report with unique door IDs, photographic evidence, and a prioritised remedial schedule.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, the responsible person must ensure fire doors in common areas are checked quarterly and flat entrance doors annually. The Building Safety Act 2022 adds further obligations around fire door inspection records for multi-occupied residential buildings. A fire door that does not close properly, has worn seals, or has been propped open is not a fire door — it is a gap in your building's passive fire protection.
Inspection from
£14 per door
50+ doors
£12 per door
Fire authority
Cheshire Fire & Rescue
Local authority
Cheshire West & Chester Council
Chester fire door context
Chester's building stock spans two thousand years of construction — from the Roman walls and medieval Rows to Georgian townhouses, Victorian commercial premises, and modern residential blocks. That variety is part of what makes Chester distinctive, and it is also what makes fire door inspection here a more demanding exercise than in a modern city centre. Older buildings frequently have non-standard door openings, irregular frames, and hardware that has accumulated decades of incremental replacement — creating door sets that may not perform as a coherent fire-resistant unit even where individual components appear serviceable.
Chester's city centre HMO and multi-let market is substantial, particularly around the university and the Cathedral Quarter. Chester's residential block portfolio — including the increasingly large number of converted commercial buildings in the city centre and along the riverside — is subject to the quarterly and annual inspection requirements of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022. Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service covers Chester and maintains active oversight of the city's multi-occupied residential stock. We carry out fire door inspections across Chester and Cheshire West regularly and are familiar with the specific building types and compliance expectations of the area.
What we inspect
A fire door is only as good as its weakest component. Our inspectors assess each door individually and in full — not just the leaf, but the complete door set including frame, seals, ironmongery, and glazing.
Door leaf & frame
- Leaf condition and alignment
- Frame integrity and fixing
- Gaps to sides, head, and threshold
- Fire rating (FD30 / FD30S etc.)
- Certification labels present
Seals & glazing
- Intumescent seal condition
- Smoke seal condition
- Glazing and vision panels
- Glazing beads and fixings
- Cold smoke leakage path
Ironmongery & hardware
- Hinges — number, condition, suitability
- Door closer operation and force
- Locks, latches, and keep plates
- Hold-open devices and releases
- Overhead closers and floor springs
Compliance & records
- Fire door signage
- Unique Door ID assigned
- Photographic evidence recorded
- Priority rating assigned
- Remedial action specified
Your inspection report
Every inspection produces a professionally presented report structured for building managers, maintenance teams, and contractors.
Summary overview
Total doors surveyed, number requiring action, and a breakdown by priority — Low, Medium, and High. The overall risk picture at a glance.
Door-by-door inspection records
Every door logged under a unique Door ID and location reference. Fire rating, door set type, certification, and a full structured checklist for every component assessed.
Prioritised action statements
Where issues are identified, a specific recommended action, a priority rating, and a plain-language description of what needs correcting — written clearly enough to brief any contractor directly.
Photographic evidence
Photographs supporting findings and highlighting defects. Helps you verify findings, brief contractors accurately, and maintain a clear audit trail for the fire authority, insurer, and Building Safety Regulator.
Building Safety Act documentation: For multi-occupied residential buildings, the Building Safety Act 2022 requires fire door inspection records to form part of the golden thread of building information. Our reports are structured to meet that requirement and can be incorporated directly into your building's safety case.
Pricing
All inspections are carried out by qualified fire door inspectors. We agree the scope and price before the visit — no revisions on the day.
For sites with more than 50 doors, inspections may require more than one day. We agree timescales in advance and keep disruption to a minimum. Call 01244 394 244 for a tailored quote on larger portfolios.
Who we work with in Chester
Fire door inspection obligations vary significantly by building type. Our inspectors understand the specific requirements for each sector.
Managing agents & residential blocks
BSA 2022 compliance — quarterly and annual door checks
Residential blocks in Chester with two or more dwellings require quarterly checks on common-area fire doors and annual checks on flat entrance doors. We produce records that satisfy the Building Safety Act and the fire authority.
HMO landlords
Multi-occupied residential properties
HMOs in Chester are a priority for fire authority inspection. Fire doors in HMOs are a common failure point — inadequate seals, non-closing doors, missing certification. We inspect and report with the HMO licensing context in mind.
Commercial & offices
Offices, retail, and workplace premises
Employers and building owners in Chester must ensure fire doors are maintained in efficient working order. We inspect commercial premises of all sizes, producing reports suitable for insurers and the fire authority.
Care homes & healthcare
CQC and fire authority compliance
Care homes and healthcare premises in Chester are subject to rigorous fire door standards. Our reports are structured to support CQC inspections, fire authority visits, and planned maintenance programmes.
Fire door inspection and fire risk assessment
A fire risk assessment and a fire door inspection are complementary — and we can carry both out on the same visit, producing separate reports for each. Where a fire risk assessment identifies fire door concerns as a priority action, a dedicated inspection is the logical next step. We coordinate both services to minimise disruption to your building and its occupants.
Where an inspection identifies significant remedial work, we can also deliver fire safety training to your facilities team or building managers — equipping them to carry out their own routine door checks between professional inspections, as required by the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022.
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"Without doubt one of the best and most professional businesses I have used. Tim Fletcher is a highly regarded professional in his field. Don't take a chance — protect your staff, protect your building, protect your business."Chris H. · Google
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"We have engaged Fletcher Risk Management to carry out surveys on a number of our sites for a very important client. Always professional, friendly and accommodating. The work exceeded our expectations by far."Marie Morgan · EIS Ltd
Further reading
Book your Chester fire door inspection today.
Tell us your building type and approximate number of doors and we will come back with a fixed price. We cover Chester regularly.
Fletcher Risk Management Ltd is registered in England. This page provides general guidance on fire door inspection obligations and is not a substitute for professional advice specific to your premises. Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is the enforcing authority in Chester.