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Steve Penn DipFD, ABBE Level 3 Award FDI, Fire Door Training Approved (FireQual), IOSH Managing Safely Certification, 30+ Years Carpentry Experience


Next Level Fire Door Inspections 


meticulously conducting professional fire door surveys across all london boroughs and the square mile 

attesting to and initiatiating adherence to the golden thread principle

proactively protecting people, places and property

due diligence, technical competence

mitigating risk, maximising safety

accurate and timely transmission of all critical information

contexualised defects (why integrity breaches matter in a real fire situation)

full functionality assessment

peace of mind door by door

constantly creating continuous compliance 

your total fire door inventory solution

in accordance with 
the
 uk's regulatory reform
 ( fire safety) order 2005 &
 industry best practices  bs 8214 : 2026
& bs 9999


ABOUT
Steve Penn DipFD : closing the door on risk
Attributes And Ethos
My name is Steve Penn and I am the founder of Next Level Fire Door Inspections. I am a qualified ABBE Level 3 Award accredited fire door surveyor and a time served carpenter/joiner spending many years manufacturing and installing fire doors.
I still put on the tool belt occasionally for old customers who call me, its nice to be nice, but my focus these days is on driving up standards with regards to fire door compliance.  

 With decades of experience in dealing with individual clients and many larger organisations in Central Scotland, Glasgow & Lanarkshire as well as the last 22 years in London I understand customer service. It is a massive part of running any enterprise and that is why at this moment in time I will not out source any work I am asked to undertake. From the initial pre tender site survey, through to the professional finished report, I guarantee a stress free experience for my clients. 

I know the difficulties many have with deadlines, budgets and managing day to day tasks and taking the heat of busy clients is what Next Level Fire Door Inspections always strives to accomplish.
So whether your building is a care home, hospital, school, university, student accommodation, hotel or corporate office I want to help you achieve peace of mind with compliant fire doors by imparting  professional advice, all whilst minimising pressure on your finances. I want to work with you, guaranteeing a fire door inventory to your satisfaction and most importantly your auditors.



The Mission
the benefits
Why Choose Next Level Fire Door Inspections

abbe level 3 accredited qualification in fire door inspection

guaranteed reduced rates for any NHS facility

totally independent, unbiased checks, no upsells

no outsourcing

visual & intrusive surveys

professionally presented, well documented, client friendly reports generated on industry leading Aurora software

exceptional value for money

serious approach & understanding regarding all aspects of health & safety 

internal rams policy

impeccable customer service from start till finish

professional indemnity & public liability insurance

all london within M25
Company Background
service delivery clients expect, deserve and appreciate


Conduct You Can Trust With 
Uncompromising Committment To Professional Practices

Next Level Fire Door Inspections were formed with a clear vision and determination to make a positive difference regarding enhancing standards and improving responsible persons understanding around the importance of maintaining fit for purpose, compliant condition  fire doors throughout their buildings.

Based in Central London, Steve personally undertakes fire door surveys across the Greater London area on behalf of larger organisations, facility managers, property portfolio owners & other responsible persons, ensuring all their buildings fire doors are meticulously tagged, inspected & logged using the very best industry software. This ensures a professional, well documented report is handed over upon completion, highlighting all non compliance issues as well as providing recommendations regarding remediation or replacements should this be necessary.

 Many property owners and managers struggle to cope with the magnitude of this perceived overwhelming task particularly in larger buildings with high occupancy, but in the right hands getting the correct result can usually be achieved with minimum fuss.

Steve loves working with and building relationships with clients and always goes above and beyond to ensure the service they receive is professional, friendly & fairly priced.
So whether your needs are large, medium or small Next Level Fire Door Inspections can help you achieve your goal of safe, properly functioning fire doors across your establishment.









features

All Inspections Carried Out In Accordance With BS 8214 - 2026 (Fire Resisting and Smoke Control Doors– Code of Practice) ESTABLISHING CONTROL

This essentail document is a major update on the 2016 version and covers design, specification, installation and maintenance. Key updates are EXPANDED SCOPE which now incorporates steel, aluminium, composite and glass doors as well as timber reflecting the reality of modern construction and the fact fire doors are no longer single products and are now complex systems in the way they are designed, supplied and installed. Fire door compliance is not longer about ticking boxes. It's about system performance.

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Maintain Or Replace

​​​​​​​​​​​​Fire doors are always going to require maintenance, repairing and regular inspections, particularly in high traffic areas. Nothing lasts forever however and there comes a time when replacement becomes the best option. This can be the most important decision an inspector will make as it is crucial in regards to both safety and finance.It really would be lovely if every job the inspector went to had bespoke new 3rd party certificated door sets all impeccably installed but on most jobs this simply is not the case. Older buildings in particular is where a quality inspector really proves his worth.An inspector needs to have an understanding of accepted repair techniques and when they can be applied. Without this perfectly safe doors could end up being replaced and money needlessly wasted. 
So what might a door or door set look like that would indicate replacement was the sensible option. 
Damaged beyond repair is usually warping of either the door or frame, water damage both of which will cause closing issues, exposed core through damaged veneer or laminate. The door may also have multiple issues with several of its components. When this arises the time it takes to remediate has to be balanced with the cost of a new door set and installation. 
When it comes to cost that is also dependent on many factors. The size and material of the door and how much work is needed for a new installation all contribute to the total bill. This then needs to be balanced with the fact a new door set, properly installed will last longer than a repaired door which saves money in the long run. 
Ultimately the fire door inspector can only give his professional opinion on the best way forward and hopes the client chooses wisely. The inspector should however always make a point of following up in regards to corrective actions. Regular communication needs to be maintained.

QR Codes

 QR codes have become very popular over the last 5 years particularly when conducting jobs involving a large number of assets. They​​​​ enable easy identification and documentation which allows for quick access to all the information regarding the doors condition & inspection history. This benefits both the company and the client.

testimonials

     

 Was very disappointed when Steve moved on for a fresh challenge as he was a great asset at the University with regards to our fire doors. First class tradesman with a fantastic knowledge of what needed to be done to keep everyone safe. 

Andy Miller
Facility Manager. Waterloo Campus, King's College, SE1
     

 Met Steve when he was hired through our main contractor Forth Fire. He undertook the task of surveying all of the fire doors in our fairly complex buildings professionally and with good attention to detail. More than happy to use his expertise again in the future. 

Lewis Eyres
Campus Manager, London Business School, NW1
     

 Worked with Steve on a large secondary school in Harlow CM16. Very business like, no nonsense type of guy, but not without a sense of humour. I appreciated his help on that job. 

Mikhail Didenko
UKFM Lead Fire Door Inspector
     

 I have known Steve from way back when he first moved to London and was doing a lot of domestic carpentry. Kept in touch over the years and he is now the man I go to when I need the doors in my properties surveyed. Always professional and good humored. Not expensive either which I like. 

Mo Longville
Small Property Portfolio Owner. Ladbroke Grove
     

 Steve undertook a large fire door survey at Hinchingbrooke Hospital where I oversee all fire related issues. Always a bit of a concern when first dealing with outside contractors but I quickly realised I could leave him to get on with the job. Conducts himself professionally and clearly possesses excellent knowledge regarding fire doors. Touch of old school about him. 

Trevor Lindsay
Fire Safety Manager & Ex Watch Commander, North West Anglia Foundation Trust
  

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scheduling a booking

Listening to all potential clients requirements is of paramount importance when it comes to both establishing good relations and delivering a quality service. Unlike other companies who are happy to casually give costings via phone enquiries, Next Level Fire Door Inspections never conduct any sort of business before personally meeting with the responsible person and listening thoroughly to their particular needs and expectations. Walking through the site pre tender is both essential and a prerequisite to give the company a full understanding of the site layout & building history, browse fire strategy drawings where available, survey the conditions the inspector will be working in and off course the number of doors, where a general condition from a sample of these doors can be noted. Time scale for this can vary but usually up to about 90 minutes maximum will give the company enough of an idea to enable an accurate costing of the works. Meetings can be arranged at short notice but a minimum period of 72 hours is usually required.

  • Category: Business
  • Service Length: 01:30 Hours
  • Address: London, UK (Map)
  • Price:Free
 

contact

Ask For Steve. Your Friendly Fire Door Inspector

  • Next Level Fire Door Inspections, 3rd Floor, 86-90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE
  • Week : 8 am -5 pm. Sat 8 am - 2 pm

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