Fire Door Inspection · Liverpool
Fire door inspection
in Liverpool.
Chester-based. Liverpool-ready.
Professional fire door inspections for residential blocks, HMOs, and commercial premises across Liverpool and Merseyside. From £14 per door.
Fletcher Risk Management carries out professional fire door inspections for building owners, managing agents, landlords, and facilities managers across Liverpool. We are based in Chester — Liverpool 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
Merseyside Fire & Rescue
Local authority
Liverpool City Council
Liverpool fire door context
Liverpool has a significant and growing stock of multi-occupied residential buildings — purpose-built city-centre blocks, converted commercial buildings in the Baltic Triangle and waterfront areas, and established residential stock across the inner suburbs — many of which now fall within the scope of the Building Safety Act 2022's enhanced inspection and documentation requirements. For managing agents and building owners responsible for these buildings, fire door inspection is no longer simply good practice: it is a documented, recurring legal obligation.
Liverpool's selective licensing scheme also creates a specific fire door compliance context for the city's large HMO and private rented sector. A fire risk assessment produced for a licensing application will frequently identify fire door deficiencies as priority actions — and a dedicated fire door inspection, producing the door-by-door records that the licensing authority and fire authority expect to see, is the appropriate response. We work with Liverpool landlords and managing agents to produce inspection records that satisfy all relevant authorities and can be incorporated into the golden thread of building information where required.
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 Liverpool
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
Liverpool's city-centre block portfolio is substantial and growing. BSA 2022 quarterly and annual inspection requirements apply to the majority of it. We provide portfolio-wide inspection and documentation for managing agents across Merseyside.
HMO landlords
Multi-occupied residential properties
Liverpool's large HMO and private rented sector is subject to selective licensing. Fire door inspection records are frequently required as part of licensing compliance. We produce reports accepted by Liverpool City Council and Merseyside Fire & Rescue.
Commercial & offices
Offices, retail, and workplace premises
Employers and building owners in Liverpool 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 Liverpool 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 Liverpool 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 Liverpool 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. Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service is the enforcing authority in Liverpool. Liverpool selective licensing requirements are subject to change — verify current scheme details with Liverpool City Council.