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Do you need smoke & fire seals fitted?
If your door or frame doesn’t currently have any seals fitted, or the existing grooves are painted over, please select Option 1 (new routed seals). This involves removing the door, taking out the locks, and routing new grooves before fitting the seals.
If you already have seals fitted but they’re damaged, select Option 2 (replace existing seals). We’ll remove the old ones and fit new compliant seals into the same groove.
⚠️ However, if the frame or seals are heavily painted, you’ll need to select Option 1 instead, as the grooves will need re-routing.
If your existing seals are in good condition and compliant, select Option 3 (no work needed).
What size gaps do you have at the sides of your fire door? (Hinge side + latch side combined)
To comply with fire regulations, each side of the door should not exceed 4mm, and the combined total of both sides should be no more than 8mm.
For example, if you measure 5mm on the hinge side and 3mm on the latch side, that’s 8mm combined – this can be made compliant by slightly adjusting or packing over the hinges using intumescent hinge packers.
If your combined gap is more than 8mm, the door will need gap correction. There are two ways this can be achieved:
Option 1 – FrameFit Seal Strip (stick-on solution)
A neat, adhesive system that attaches directly to your existing frame to reduce the gaps.
This works best when the gaps are even from top to bottom on each side (for example, if your latch side is evenly 2mm all the way down).
If your gaps are uneven (e.g. 10mm at the top but 8mm at the bottom), this option won’t sit correctly because FrameFit strips come in fixed thicknesses (1mm, 2mm, 3mm, etc.).
This option avoids redecoration but may need replacing over time due to wear and tear.
Option 2 – Frame Repack & Architrave Refit (permanent solution)
We carefully remove the architrave, pack over the frame, and refit it to achieve perfectly even gaps.
This is ideal for uneven gaps and is a more permanent fix that doesn’t rely on adhesive products.
Light redecoration may be needed depending on how the architrave comes off.
This option is also £150–£200 cheaper than the FrameFit method, purely because FrameFit materials are very expensive, not because the method is lower quality.
(Uneven gaps are best suited to the Frame Repack option for a lasting result.)
What gap issue do you have with your fire door? (HEAD)
What gap issue do you have with your fire door? (BOTTOM)
Fire Door Upgrade Quote Tool
Once you hit the submit button below, you’ll shortly receive an email summarising your results along with your quote.
If your survey shows that your door may not be fully compliant — for example:
• it isn’t a fire door (under 44mm thick or un-stamped)
• there’s a gap larger than 20mm under the door
• the glass isn’t fire-rated
• or you require a professional inspection
Please email [email protected] with clear photos and measurements so we can advise on the best solution and update your quote.
Thank you for checking your fire door with Shield Build Ltd – built to protect, made to last.