Fire Door Inspection · Oswestry
Fire door inspection
in Oswestry.
Region specialists.
Professional fire door inspections for healthcare premises, commercial buildings, and HMOs across Oswestry and the Shropshire-Welsh border. From £14 per door.
Fletcher Risk Management carries out professional fire door inspections for building owners, managing agents, landlords, and facilities managers across Oswestry. We are based in Chester — Oswestry 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
Shropshire Fire & Rescue
Local authority
Shropshire Council
Oswestry fire door context
Oswestry's healthcare sector — anchored by the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital at Gobowen and the associated care facilities in the area — presents fire door inspection demands that are among the most exacting of any premises type. Healthcare fire doors must meet higher performance standards, are subject to more intensive daily use, and are inspected more rigorously by both the fire authority and the CQC than doors in standard commercial buildings. Our inspectors approach healthcare premises with specific understanding of the standards that apply.
The border-town context also means that some premises in the wider Oswestry area may have Welsh building safety obligations depending on which side of the border they sit. We advise on jurisdiction and applicable legislation as part of every inspection in the Oswestry area. We cover Oswestry, Gobowen, Ellesmere, and the wider Shropshire-Welsh border from Chester, approximately 28 miles to the north.
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 Oswestry
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 Oswestry 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 Oswestry 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
Oswestry's commercial and industrial premises, including the business park east of the town, require fire door inspections producing records suitable for Shropshire Fire & Rescue and building insurers.
Care homes & healthcare
CQC and fire authority compliance
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt hospital cluster and associated care facilities in the Oswestry area have exacting fire door standards. Our inspectors understand the CQC and fire authority expectations for healthcare premises.
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
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Tell us your building type and approximate number of doors and we will come back with a fixed price. We cover Oswestry 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. Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is the enforcing authority for English-side premises in Oswestry. For premises on the Welsh side of the border, different authorities may have jurisdiction — we advise on a case-by-case basis.