What does a standard visual fire door survey check?

A standard visual fire door survey checks accessible visible parts of the doorset including the leaf, frame, gaps, hinges, closer, latch, seals, glazing, signage and visible condition.

Does the online survey include repairs?

No. Survey prices do not include remedial works, replacement parts, intrusive investigation or return visits unless specifically quoted.

Survey guide

Fire door survey checklist

A practical guide to the visible items commonly reviewed during a standard visual fire door survey.

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What a survey can record

A standard visual survey is designed to give responsible persons, landlords and managing agents a clear view of visible door condition and likely remedial actions. FDS reports are intended to be practical and photographic, so the next step is easier to understand.

Door leaf condition, damage, distortion and visible markings.
Frame condition, fixing issues and visible gaps.
Margins around the door leaf and threshold.
Hinges, closer, latch, handles and visible ironmongery.
Intumescent strips, smoke seals and missing or damaged seals.
Glazing, vision panels, letter plates, viewers and grilles where visible.
Signage, self-closing action, latching and obvious obstruction.
Flat entrance doors, communal doors, risers and common-area doors where included in the booking.

Survey FAQs

Will the report include photographs?

FDS positions reporting around clear photographic evidence and practical defect notes so the person managing the building can understand what has been found.

Can FDS price repairs afterwards?

Yes. Where suitable, FDS can price fire door remedial works from an FDS survey or from an existing report supplied by the customer.

Can I book online?

Online booking is for straightforward standard visual surveys of 1 to 50 doors where the building and access assumptions are met.