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Fire Door Maintenance, Repairs & Remedial Services

Fire Door Maintenance, Repairs & Remedial Works

At Ark Fire Protection, we specialise in comprehensive fire door maintenance, repair, and remedial services across the UK. Whether you’re managing a high-traffic commercial site or a complex housing development, our tailored maintenance solutions keep your fire doors compliant, operational, and fully certified – ensuring safety, legal adherence, and long-term performance.

Fire Door Repair & Maintenance Services

We deliver bespoke, cost-effective solutions tailored to extend the lifespan of doors while minimising maintenance costs across the UK. Each fire door we install is engineered to endure extensive wear and high-impact scenarios without losing structural integrity, ensuring optimal performance in the event of a fire.

Fire doors are a critical component in any commercial or public building, such as offices, retail spaces, restaurants, hotels, educational institutions, and medical facilities. Fire doors serve as a barrier against the rapid spread of fire and smoke, playing a pivotal role in fire safety strategies. By effectively compartmentalising areas, fire doors provide time for safe evacuation and facilitate firefighters’ access to the premises.

How Does Fire Door Repair Work?

They extend the lifespan of your fire doors while lowering maintenance costs. Our fire door repair services utilise industry-approved techniques to restore the door’s integrity, ensuring it functions as intended during a fire – safeguarding your building, its contents, and its occupants. Our fire door maintenance and repair services consist of, but are not limited to:

Replacing or repairing damaged intumescent strips
Replacing faulty hinges and closing devices
Fixing gaps between the door and frame
Repairing damage to the door leaf or frame caused by wear, impact, or vandalism

Accredited Fire Door Remedial Works & Repairs

When it comes to fire door maintenance and repair services, you need a company that you can rely on. Ark Fire Protection is proud to be accredited by the leading industry bodies – ensuring that we always meet the highest standards of quality and safety, and that our customers can always expect a first-class service.

We’re also ISO 9001 certified, meaning that our quality management systems are regularly audited and approved. So when you choose Ark Fire Protection, you can be confident that you’re making the best possible decision for your property.

Experienced Fire Door Maintenance & Repair Services

Whether you need a one-off fire door repair or ongoing support through a comprehensive pre-planned repair programme, we can help. Our FIRAS certified nationwide team of over 90 engineers is equipped to provide efficient fire door remedial works, ensuring compliance with the latest safety regulations and standards in a range of sectors including:

Certified & Accredited Fire Door Remedial Works Trusted by Leading Businesses

Beyond accreditation, it’s essential to install and maintain fire doors according to the manufacturer’s instructions, which may include specific fixings. Any change from the specified system or construction method must be confirmed before beginning work. Attempting to correct issues after installation often proves too late and can result in expensive remediation efforts. Remediated fire doors will be provided with third-party certification, giving you peace of mind that your fire doors are fit for purpose and compliant with the latest regulations.

All of our engineers are fully trained, certified, and accredited to carry out fire door maintenance and repair work to the highest standards. We also strictly follow industry guidelines and regulations, including those set by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and British Standards.

Common Fire Door Defects

Fire doors are critical for safety, but they can develop defects over time that reduce their effectiveness. Common issues include:

Damaged or missing seals – Intumescent and smoke seals can wear out or become detached, reducing the door’s ability to contain fire and smoke.
Warped or cracked doors – Structural damage can prevent doors from closing properly and compromise fire resistance.
Incorrect or missing ironmongery – Hinges, closers, and locks must be correctly installed; missing or faulty hardware can stop doors from functioning as intended.
Faulty door frames – Cracked, loose, or poorly aligned frames can weaken the door’s fire performance.
Damaged or broken glazing – Fire-rated glass that is cracked or missing reduces the door’s compartmentation integrity.
Worn or obstructed thresholds – Threshold damage or obstruction can prevent proper sealing, affecting smoke and fire containment.

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Fire Door Maintenance & Remediation Process

Our fire door maintenance and remediation process ensures doors remain fully compliant and effective in the event of a fire. The workflow includes:

Initial Inspection and Defect Identification – Each fire door is thoroughly inspected to identify defects such as damaged seals, warped doors, or faulty hardware.
Risk Assessment and Prioritisation – Deficiencies are assessed for their impact on safety and compliance, allowing urgent issues to be addressed first.
Repair or Replacement – Damaged doors, seals, ironmongery, or glazing are repaired or replaced by certified professionals to restore full functionality.
Testing and Certification – Doors are tested and certified to ensure they maintain their FD rating, guaranteeing fire and smoke containment.
Scheduled Ongoing Maintenance Checks – Regular maintenance inspections are carried out to prevent future defects and ensure continuous compliance.

Fire Door Standards & Compliance

Fire doors must meet strict standards and regulations to ensure they provide effective protection in the event of a fire. Key requirements include:

BS 476-22 – The British Standard for fire resistance testing of doors, measuring performance under fire conditions over specified periods.
BS 8214 (Code of Practice) – Provides guidance on the specification, installation, and maintenance of fire doors, including door sets, frames, and hardware.
Building Regulations (Approved Document B) – Sets the legal framework for fire safety in buildings, detailing requirements for fire doors to maintain compartmentation and protect escape routes.
Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 – Updates responsibilities for building owners and managers, including stricter inspection, maintenance, and record-keeping requirements for fire doors.

Adhering to these standards ensures fire doors remain compliant, traceable, and capable of protecting occupants and property.

Fire Door Repairs & Maintenance Near Me

Nationwide Fire Door Repairs & Remedials

We provide our fire door maintenance services around the entirety of the UK but have offices in the following locations:

Get in touch with our team for assistance on your next fire door project.

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Great fire door maintenance projects start with great technology

Here at Ark Fire Protection, we use a QR Code System to create a journey of your fire door maintenance to provide a digital log via the Onetrace App. The log covers the entire lifespan of your new fire door including information such as, the fire door specifications, data sheets, images of work completed, the installer and what was installed.

Our QR Code System gives our clients visibility on the complete lifespan of the fire door and helps you keep on top of what work has been completed and what is required to keep up to date with the latest regulations and requirements.

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Fire Door Maintenance & Remediation FAQs

How often should fire doors be inspected and maintained?

Fire doors should be inspected at least annually, or more frequently in high-traffic or high-risk areas. Regular maintenance checks ensure that seals, hinges, closers, and glazing remain intact and fully functional.

What are the common signs that a fire door needs repair or remediation?

Common indicators include damaged or missing seals, warped or cracked doors, faulty or missing ironmongery, doors that fail to close properly, cracked or missing fire-rated glazing, and damaged door frames or thresholds.

Who is responsible for ensuring fire doors remain compliant and safe?

The building’s “Responsible Person” under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 – usually the owner, manager, or employer – is legally accountable for maintaining fire doors. Certified contractors typically carry out inspections, repairs, and replacements to guarantee compliance and safety.