Fire Door Inspections
Independent, accredited inspections from £15 + VAT per door
Certified By list membership – ABBE, NAFDI, BSC, BSC, FPA, FDI
All inspections are undertaken by certified inspectors, operating within a robust governance framework and aligned with recognised industry standards, professional accreditation requirements, and best practice guidance.
It is widely recognised that a significant proportion of fire doors do not meet required standards when inspected. Common defects include excessive gaps, damaged or missing seals, defective self-closing mechanisms, and incorrect or non-compliant hardware — all of which can compromise performance in the event of a fire.
Given the potential risks, a consistent and structured inspection regime is essential. Our fire door inspection service is designed to identify issues at an early stage, provide clear and detailed reporting, and support ongoing compliance with current fire safety regulations.
Our Fire Door Inspection Services
Asset Tagging and Digital Reporting
Each fire door is assigned a detailed digital asset record and fitted with a discreet QR identification tag, providing secure, real-time access to its inspection history, condition reports, and compliance data.
This system supports robust, auditable record-keeping in line with ‘Golden Thread’ requirements, ensuring accurate, accessible, and traceable fire safety information at all times.
Structured Fire Door Inspection Process
Certified inspectors undertake a detailed, multi-stage inspection process, incorporating over 60 individual checks per door. All inspections are carried out in accordance with the Fire Door Inspection Scheme (FDIS) methodology and relevant British Standards, ensuring consistent, reliable, and defensible outcomes.
Detailed Defect Identification and Reporting
All identified defects are recorded with supporting photographic or video evidence and securely stored within our digital management system. For each issue, we provide an independent, clearly defined recommended course of action, enabling third-party contractors to prepare accurate quotations without the need for further investigative works.
Deliverables include comprehensive, Golden Thread-ready digital records, supported by photographic and video evidence, structured and clearly defined defect reporting, and practical, actionable recommendations for next steps.
How it Works
Scope & quote
Tell us building type, height, and approximate door count
Plan & Schedule
We schedule inspections and support access planning
Tag & Inspection
Consistent on-site checks with digital tagging
Reporting
Clear, auditable reporting issued with five working days
Next Steps
Independent recommendations to support remediation planning
Why Choose Us
Dedicated inspection technology
All inspections are delivered via a purpose-built, in-house digital platform developed specifically for fire door management. This provides clients with full asset-level visibility, including inspection history, photographic evidence, and clear, auditable reporting — supporting robust, long-term compliance management.
Inexpensive without compromise
Our pricing model is designed to deliver strong commercial value while upholding the highest standards of professional competence, quality assurance, and reporting robustness. Efficiencies are achieved through structured processes and operational scale, ensuring consistency without compromising inspection standards.
Services are available from £15 + VAT per door.
Robust Governance and Accredited Compliance
Our service operates within a clearly defined accreditation and governance framework, ensuring all inspections are carried out to recognised industry standards. Inspectors hold relevant professional qualifications, with all work subject to internal quality assurance and independent third-party oversight.
This structured approach provides clients with confidence in consistently reliable, well-governed, and fully defensible inspection outcomes.”
Independence and Separation of Services
We maintain a clear separation between inspection and remedial services. Plymouth Block Management does not use inspection findings to generate or influence follow-on maintenance works, ensuring recommendations remain independent, objective, and evidence led.
This approach eliminates any potential conflict of interest and provides clients with confidence that all findings and recommended actions are impartial and based solely on condition and compliance requirements.
Independent and Conflict-Free Inspection Approach
We operate a strict separation between inspection services and any remedial works. Plymouth Block Management does not undertake or influence follow-on maintenance based on inspection findings, ensuring all recommendations remain independent, objective, and evidence-based.
This approach removes any potential conflict of interest and provides clients with confidence that all findings and recommended actions are impartial, driven solely by condition, risk, and compliance requirements.
Additional Services
At PBM, we are committed to providing a comprehensive range of professional services designed to support and enhance your property management experience. Our additional services are tailored to meet a variety of property ownership and management needs, ensuring a seamless and efficient service at every stage.
We invite you to explore the services listed below, each delivered with the highest standards of care, expertise, and accountability. Our aim is to provide an exceptional level of support, giving you confidence and peace of mind in the management of your property.
All additional services can be requested conveniently via our online form. Upon submission, the applicable service fee will be payable prior to commencement.
Please note:
All fees outlined are exclusive of VAT and reflect the additional time, resources, and professional responsibility associated with delivering these services.
If you require further information or wish to discuss your requirements in more detail, please do not hesitate to contact our team.
