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
Steve Penn DipFD & ABBE Level 3 Certified : Old School Ethics, Advanced Digital Precision
Comprehensive Fire Door Inspection Service Tailored To Your Facility
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 that of your auditors.
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 that of your auditors.
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
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
service delivery clients expect, deserve and appreciate
Conduct You Can Trust With
Uncompromising Committment To Professional Practices
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.
Bridging Inspection Execution And Regulatory Accountability
Scope Of Works And Methology
1. Comprehensive non - destructive assessments
Every component, from door leaves and frames to intumescent seals and ironmongery, ensuring your property remains fully compliant with UK fire safety legislation and provides optimal life-saving protection.
2. Scope of Doors:
Detail exactly which doors are covered (e.g, communal doors, inclusive of plant rooms, switch rooms, service risers, cleaners cupboards, stairwell and corridor doors, or flat entrance doors).
3. Systematic Documentation And Compliance Tracking:
Note deficiencies or non compliance with corrective actions, responsible persons and deadlines.
Capture photographic evidence to substantiate findings.
Maintain all records in a retrievable format (AURORA) in line with regulatory recommendations such as BS 9999: 2017, Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022.
Making sure all documentation integrates with the overall fire risk assessment strategy, forming a clear audit trail for legal, insurance and managerial review
Every component, from door leaves and frames to intumescent seals and ironmongery, ensuring your property remains fully compliant with UK fire safety legislation and provides optimal life-saving protection.
2. Scope of Doors:
Detail exactly which doors are covered (e.g, communal doors, inclusive of plant rooms, switch rooms, service risers, cleaners cupboards, stairwell and corridor doors, or flat entrance doors).
3. Systematic Documentation And Compliance Tracking:
Note deficiencies or non compliance with corrective actions, responsible persons and deadlines.
Capture photographic evidence to substantiate findings.
Maintain all records in a retrievable format (AURORA) in line with regulatory recommendations such as BS 9999: 2017, Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022.
Making sure all documentation integrates with the overall fire risk assessment strategy, forming a clear audit trail for legal, insurance and managerial review
fire door inspectors bible
Achieving System Performance 2026: Expert Fire Door Inspections & BS 8214: 2026 Guidance
fire resisting and smoke control doors: code of practice
Learn Moretypical non compliance issues
Defect - Consequence - Solution
Certification
Next Level Fire Door Inspections is led by Steve Penn DipFD, an ABBE Level 3 accredited fire door surveyor with 30+ years of carpentry experience and certifications including FireQual (Fire Door Training Approved) and IOSH Managing Safely. All inspections comply with the UK Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, BS 8214:2026, BS 9999, and the golden thread fire safety principle. Inspections are performed using industry-leading Aurora software to deliver fully documented, auditor-ready reports, and the company holds professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
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
f.a.q
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.
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.
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- Next Level Fire Door Inspections, 3rd Floor, 86-90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE
- Week : 8 am -5 pm. Sat 8 am - 2 pm
Call Today And Let Steve Professionally Take Care Of Your Fire Door Compliance.
