Fire doors play a crucial role in the safety of any building, helping to contain the spread of fire and protect lives. Ensuring that these doors meet the required safety standards is essential, but the process of maintaining or upgrading them can be confusing. One of the most important decisions to make is choosing the right fire door surveyor.
Increasingly, fire door installation companies are also offering fire door surveys. While this might seem like a convenient option, it often leads to biased advice, as their main business lies in selling and fitting new doors. This is where Salvum comes in – we are an independent fire door surveyor, ensuring our assessments are fair, accurate, and entirely impartial.
The Importance of Impartiality
An impartial fire door surveyor, like Salvum, has no interest in pushing unnecessary replacements or expensive installations. We are here solely to assess your fire doors and ensure they meet safety requirements, without any hidden agenda. Unfortunately, many installers now offer fire door surveys at a low cost because their main aim is to sell you new doors.
It’s not uncommon for these companies to suggest that a full replacement is needed for a door to meet certification standards, even when it isn’t. The result is often an inflated bill for a new door that wasn’t necessary. Salvum, on the other hand, will always provide an honest, transparent assessment, recommending upgrades where needed without pushing you towards an unnecessary full replacement.
Fire Doors Don’t Always Need Replacing
There is a common misconception in the fire door industry that in order to achieve certification, a fire door must be entirely replaced with a new one. This simply isn’t the case. Often, existing fire doors can be upgraded and repaired to meet the required safety standards without the need for full replacement.
While a new door may be sold as ‘certified’, upgrading an existing door is frequently more than enough to ensure compliance with regulations. Many clients are unaware of this and can be misled by installers who claim that only a new door will suffice. At Salvum, we ensure our clients understand their options. If your fire doors can be upgraded rather than replaced, we’ll make sure you know about it. This approach not only keeps your building safe but also saves you significant time and money.
Avoiding Hidden Costs
When fire door installers offer surveys at a low price, it might seem like a great deal. However, this often comes with hidden costs further down the line. These companies rely on making their real profit from the installation of new doors, so it’s in their interest to recommend replacements, even when they aren’t needed.
By choosing an independent fire door surveyor like Salvum, you can be sure that there are no hidden costs. We don’t fit doors, so our advice is entirely based on ensuring your fire doors comply with safety standards – without any pressure to replace them unnecessarily.
Why Choose Salvum for Your Fire Door Survey?
When it comes to fire safety, it’s crucial to have a surveyor you can trust. At Salvum, we pride ourselves on delivering comprehensive, impartial fire door surveys. Our sole focus is on ensuring the safety of your building, and we will never recommend work that isn’t necessary.
If you’re looking for an unbiased fire door surveyor who won’t push for unnecessary replacements, contact Salvum today. We’re here to provide you with peace of mind and ensure your building’s fire doors are compliant and safe.
