Fire Door Surveys & Inspections Across Oxfordshire

Clear, Evidence-based Assessments Carried Out By BM-Trada-Certified Specialists

A fire-door survey provides a full understanding of your door’s condition, suitability and compliance. Whether you are preparing for an audit, assessing a property or reviewing existing fire-safety measures, our certified team delivers accurate, traceable and compliant surveys across the South East.

Trusted By Businesses Across Oxfordshire And The Cotswolds

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Fully insured

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FDIS qualified professionals

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SMAS accredited

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Serving Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Hampshire and surrounding regions

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BM Trada Q Mark trained survey team

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Why Fire Door Surveys Matter

A compliant fire door is your first defence against the spread of smoke and fire. An independent survey gives you clarity on its condition before issues turn into compliance failures, legal risk or remedial costs.


Our surveys identify hidden problems early, long before an inspection fails or enforcement action is taken.


Common issues identified during surveys include:

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Excessive gaps or poor alignment

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Damaged or missing seals

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Faulty hinges or unsuitable hardware

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Operational issues such as sticking, slamming, or failure to close

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Frame or glazing faults

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Unauthorised alterations

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Missing certification or unclear documentation

A survey provides the certainty you need to plan remedial works, stay compliant and avoid expensive surprises.

Fire Door Surveys Done Properly

Our fire-door surveys follow a methodical, standards-based process, giving you a clear picture of the condition and performance of every door set in your building.


Your survey will assess:

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Door leaf condition and integrity

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Gaps and tolerances

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Frame and lining condition

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Seal, intumescent and smoke strip condition

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Hinges, closers, latches and ironmongery

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Glazing and vision panel compliance

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Operational closing function

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Evidence of tampering or damage

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Certification and marking clarity

You receive a complete, evidence-based assessment with recommendations prioritised by urgency.

What We Cover

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Full fire-door surveys

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Condition surveys before planned maintenance

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Pre audit surveys

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Surveys for schools, care homes and healthcare

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Surveys for developers prior to handover

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Multi door surveys for housing blocks and associations

Survey Options

We offer two levels of fire door survey depending on your needs, your budget and the level of documentation required.

Basic Survey

This is a cost effective assessment designed for one time checks or occasional surveys.


Includes:

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Visual condition assessment

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Photographic evidence

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Summary of condition

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Quote for any recommended repairs

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Clear list of issues that need addressing

Ideal for:

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Initial assessments

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Low risk buildings

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Clients who do not require long term tracking or data retention

Advanced Survey

A comprehensive assessment with enhanced reporting, long-term tracking and full compliance evidence.


Includes everything in the Basic Survey plus:

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Expanded photographic evidence

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Detailed compliance scoring

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Hardware condition analysis

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Door by door tracking ID

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Long term monitoring capability

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Multi year comparison data (if used regularly)

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Designed for organisations managing large or complex estates

Ideal for:

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Schools, care providers and housing associations

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High occupancy or high risk buildings

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Clients who need an ongoing compliance audit trail

Problems We Help You Avoid

A proper fire-door survey prevents costly, stressful and reputation-damaging issues:

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Discovering failures during a formal fire-door inspection

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Compliance failures during audits

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Missed issues that escalate over time

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Incorrect assumptions from untrained eyes

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Unnecessary replacements caused by poor advice

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Being unprepared for regulatory reviews

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Gaps in documentation

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Doors passing visually but failing operationally

A survey gives you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions and stay compliant.

Respect for period features and existing materials

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Our Simple Survey & Inspection Process

We make the survey process straightforward:

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Contact us to discuss your needs

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Detailed survey report outlining findings

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Handover with complete documentation

Clear, stress-free fire door surveys & Inspections, backed by BM-Trada-certified expertise.

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What You Receive

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Door-by-door survey report

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Photographic evidence

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Summary of condition and compliance

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Recommended actions where needed

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Clarity on repairs or replacements

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Documentation suitable for audits and safety files

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Confidence in your fire-door compliance position

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Industries We Support

We survey fire doors for:

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Schools

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Hospitals

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Care homes

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Councils

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Housing associations

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Offices

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HMOs

Our Approach To Compliance

We focus on:

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Accurate assessment

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Evidence based working

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Clear communication

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Minimal disruption

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Transparent findings

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Long term compliance and safety

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Why Choose Oxford Carpentry

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Clear documentation for your fire safety file

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Trusted across public and commercial sectors

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Fast scheduling and efficient surveys

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Accurate, unbiased reporting

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BM Trada and FDIS qualified

What Our Clients Say

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“Oxford Carpentry delivered exceptional workmanship and finished ahead of schedule. Communication was spot-on throughout.”

— Site Manager, Cotswolds Residential Project

Get Clarity And Confidence With A Certified Fire Door Survey

We provide clear, professional surveys that help you understand your fire door compliance position and plan the next steps.

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