Fire protection services

Passive and active fire protection solutions that safeguard people, property and buildings throughout their lifecycle.

Fire door repairs and maintenance

Fire doors are crucial for a building’s passive fire protection – preventing the spread of fire and smoke – but their performance can deteriorate through everyday use, damage, alterations, and poor maintenance. Regular inspection and timely fire door repairs help to uphold the integrity and performance of these doors, so they are fit for purpose in the event they are needed.

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THE RIGHT DECISION

Technical expertise and sound judgment behind every repair.

Fire doors are a working component of a building’s passive fire protection, and even seemingly minor damage or deterioration can render them non-compliant and affect their ability to perform in the event of a fire. Our specialists inspect fire doors to identify defects, understand their cause, and determine the most appropriate course of action. This may be a straightforward repair, more extensive remedial works, ongoing maintenance, or, where necessary, replacement. Plus, we are laser focused on your wider business priorities and objectives, which means you maintain effective fire protection without any unnecessary cost or disruption.

Whether you would like support with an individual door or an estate-wide programme, our specialist fire door repair services provide you with a clearer picture of the condition of your fire doors, actions needed, and where investment should be prioritised.

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A REPAIR-FIRST APPROACH

Fire door remediation that prioritises your investment

Effective remediation begins with assessing your fire doors’ current condition and is not always about fixing what is immediately visible. Our engineers take their time to understand the history and status of every door, make proportionate decisions, and advise you on where investment is genuinely needed.

A repair-first mindset

The nature of commercial fire door repair can mean assessing vast nationwide portfolios of properties – but each and every fire door is evaluated on its own merits, giving you the detailed insight needed to understand the condition of your estate as a whole. Furthermore, we prioritise remediation over replacement where appropriate, helping to extend the lifespan of the door, reduce waste, minimise disruption, and avoid unnecessary cost.

Evidence, not assumptions

Particularly in older buildings, doors may have been modified or maintained over many years, leaving questions about their original specification or current performance. Our specialists look beyond what is immediately visible to understand the condition, history, and likely performance of each door. And when the answer is unclear, technical assessment and fire resistance testing informs whether repair, remediation, or replacement is required. 

Third-party assurance

The critical role fire doors play cannot be understated. Our BM TRADA fire door maintenance services are delivered to independently audited standards, including the industry-leading Q-Mark scheme, with FIRAS certification providing further assurance of competence, workmanship, and quality across our passive fire protection installation work. Our robust processes, technical expertise, and detailed records give you the confidence to demonstrate your building’s ongoing fire door compliance.

Built around occupied buildings

Over 90% of our fire door repair works take place within occupied buildings and live environments, so our teams have decades of experience working around residents, staff, and visitors, including in heavily regulated settings. We plan works around people and maintain rigorous health and safety standards, carefully managing access, temporary measures, and escape routes so essential repairs are delivered safely and without disruption.

One door or an entire estate

Whether you need a single fire door repaired or are managing a nationwide portfolio, our teams deliver programmes at scale without losing sight of the detail. In fact, it is this detail that is so crucial in enabling us to build a clear picture or your estate as a whole, as we identify patterns and priorities. We coordinate inspections, remedial works, and replacement where required, providing a consistent approach and full visibility of progress.

Monitor compliance status

Whichever sector you work in and whatever your premises, digital records, inspection history, our planned preventative maintenance (PPM) service, and the CheckMyFireDoor app give you full visibility of fire door condition over time. With a clear record of what has been inspected, identified, and addressed, you can evidence compliance, support the golden thread of fire safety information, and make fully informed investment decisions with confidence.

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A fire door that does not fully close is not doing its job – it may not adequately hold back smoke and fire – and the government specifically mentions effective self-closing as a vital part of a fire door’s performance.

Fire door repairs and remedial works

We believe replacement should not be the go-to response when a fire door is found to have defects. Our repair-first approach draws on proven remediation techniques to restore fire-resisting performance wherever we deem it safe and appropriate. This means you can rely on extended asset life and reduced cost, waste, and disruption. Our every recommendation is informed by detailed inspection findings and delivered by appropriately certified specialists, including FIRA-certified installation teams where installation work is required. 

Planned preventative maintenance programmes

Checkmate Fire offers a range of PPM services, which are tailored to your unique requirements and help you meet legal obligations under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The programme provides you with a clear, ongoing record of your fire doors’ condition and leaves you with proof points of compliance you can evidence whenever called upon.

  • Scheduled inspections that assess your building’s unique risk profile and address issues before they escalate

  • Removes the chance for unexpected compliance costs to arise

  • Suitable for single building works or nationwide property portfolios

Complete fire safety assurance

We deliver all fire safety services in line with current legislation, guidance, and third-party accreditation standards.

Technical expertise and practical delivery

Combining specialist fire safety knowledge with practical experience, we bridge the gap between strategy and reality to deliver greater certainty, informed investment decisions, and confidence in managing assets.

Nationwide coverage

Our UK-wide network provides consistent expertise wherever your buildings are located, supporting sprawling estates and multi-site portfolios.

An end-to-end service

Bringing together specialist consultancy, inspections, remediation, and installation, we provide a complete view of fire safety – from initial assessment through to long-term assurance and evidence.

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Whether you’re looking for a service, sector, resource, or technical guidance, quickly find the expertise and support you need to move forward with confidence.

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Fire door maintenance: did you know?

A fire door can be compliant when installed, but this does not mean it will remain fit for purpose. Wear and tear, damage, and alterations can affect performance over time – and that is why regular checks and timely repairs are essential.

How can we help?

Ready to get more from your fire doors?

Whether you are responding to inspection findings, planning refurbishment works, or managing ongoing compliance, our specialists are on hand to support your decision making. From inspection and remediation through to installation and maintenance, we help you identify the right solution for every fire door.