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Fire Rated Doors

Repair or replace: can a fire door be fixed?

A fire door can usually be repaired if it is a known certified doorset with minor faults — a failed closer, worn seals, loose hinges or small adjustments to gaps. It usually needs replacing if it has no evidence of its rating, structural damage, oversized gaps, ordinary glass or a frame that can't support the door.

Updated 9 October 2026 · Fire Rated Doors

Installer fitting a new fire door leaf

Typical repairs

  • Replacing or adjusting closers
  • Replacing damaged intumescent or smoke seals
  • Refixing or replacing hinges
  • Minor gap adjustment by rehanging

Replacement parts must be covered by the doorset's evidence.

Signs it's time to replace

  • No label, plug or paperwork
  • Gaps well beyond 4mm
  • Split, holed or delaminated leaf
  • Ordinary glass in a vision panel or fanlight
  • Previous repairs with untested materials

Getting a second opinion

If your fire risk assessment or inspection report lists doors, send it to us and we'll tell you which ones we'd replace and why.

Common questions

Can I fill a damaged fire door?

Small cosmetic damage, sometimes. Holes and splits generally can't be filled to restore fire performance unless the manufacturer specifies a method.

Is replacing the leaf only cheaper?

It can be, but only if the frame is covered by the new leaf's evidence — which is rare.

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