Planning a Multi-Site Fire Door Inspection Programme in London & the South East

Many organisations in London and the South East manage multiple buildings across a diverse estate – often spanning different boroughs and counties, with varied ages, uses and risk profiles. Delivering a coordinated fire door inspection programme in this context can feel daunting.

Goldcrest Fire Doors works with estate managers, housing providers and facilities teams to plan and deliver multi-site fire door inspections across London and the South East of England. This article outlines some practical steps to get started.

1. Understand the Scope of Your Estate

Begin by creating a clear, up-to-date picture of your buildings and approximate door numbers. Useful information includes:

• Number and type of buildings (residential, commercial, education, healthcare, mixed-use)
• Location of each site across London and the South East
• Any existing fire door data or previous inspection reports
• Known higher-risk buildings or priority schemes

This baseline helps you estimate the size of your programme and set realistic timescales.

2. Prioritise by Risk and Location

Rather than inspecting every building at once, most clients prioritise based on risk. For example, high-rise residential buildings in London, care settings, or buildings housing vulnerable occupants may be treated as higher priority than low-occupancy offices.

Grouping buildings by area – for example, central London, outer boroughs, and South East counties such as Surrey, Kent or Sussex – can also make scheduling inspections more efficient and reduce travel costs.

3. Agree a Consistent Inspection Methodology

To compare data across multiple sites, it is important that inspections follow a consistent methodology. At Goldcrest Fire Doors we use standardised inspection templates and digital tools, so each report uses the same defect categories, photographs and risk ratings.

This consistency makes it easier for your teams to:

• Review and compare results from different buildings
• Plan remedial works in a structured, prioritised way
• Report progress to senior stakeholders and regulators

4. Coordinate Access and Communication

Multi-site programmes require good communication with on-site teams, building managers and residents. Clear appointment windows, advance notices and named contacts help ensure inspections run smoothly and that front doors and plant rooms are accessible when needed.

5. Turn Inspection Data into a Works Plan

Inspection reports are only valuable if they translate into action. We support clients across London and the South East by providing:

• Defect schedules with risk-based priorities
• Summaries by building, block or region
• Data exports to help integrate with your asset or CAFM systems

This allows you to issue clear briefs to contractors and track progress against your fire door strategy.

Need Support with a Multi-Site Programme?

Whether you manage a small portfolio across London and the South East or a large, complex estate, Goldcrest Fire Doors can help you design and deliver an inspection programme that fits your organisation.

To discuss your requirements, please contact us or request a proposal.