For managing agents, freeholders and RMC directors who need their communal doors and flat front doors checked properly. Awais inspects every door himself and hands you a door register with photos, an access log and a clear list of what to fix first.
IFSM · NFRAR 1576Direct contact. Clear scope.
One-off or recurring · Scope and fee agreed before booking
Recorded per door
Closer · gaps · seals · hinges · glazing · access
Trusted by leading brands
Registered and independently verified
Awais Sarwar is IFSM registered and independently listed on the National Fire Risk Assessor Register, membership ID 1576. Verify his credentials
The law after Grenfell
The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 put Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations into law. Exactly 11 metres does not trigger the quarterly and annual checks; higher-risk buildings carry further duties.
“An inspection report alone does not repair a defective door or establish that the whole building is safe.”
Responsible Persons give residents information on fire doors in residential buildings with two or more sets of domestic premises.
Where the top storey is more than 11 metres above ground, check communal fire doors at least every 3 months.
In the same buildings, use best endeavours to check flat entrance doors at least every 12 months — and record access achieved.
Source: Regulation 10, Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022; GOV.UK fire door guidance revised August 2025.
Inspection · Action · Follow-up
Awais Sarwar’s original Team EPC report recorded 29 doors: 6 passed and 23 failed the recorded checks. Awais subsequently confirmed that identified items were addressed and reviewed on a return visit.
29
Inspected
6
Original passes
23
Original failures
Original survey: 19 March 2026. Project-specific figures, not a fire-resistance test or whole-building approval.
Read the project storyVerified Google & Trustpilot reviews
Managing agents, landlords and business owners on working with Awais. Reviews cover our wider fire safety work, not only door inspections.
"Impressed with their professionalism and thoroughness."
I recently worked with Fire Risk Specialists for a fire risk assessment and was impressed with their professionalism and thoroughness. Their team conducted a detailed inspection, identified potential hazards, and provided clear, actionable recommendations.
"Always available. Great value for money."
Very good communication, always available for a quick phone call. Sent the report out very quickly and very happy to help with any questions regarding the detail of the report afterwards. Highly recommend — great value for money.
"Exactly what you want from a compliance partner."
Professional service from start to finish. The report was clear, actionable and delivered on time. Awais and the team handled everything without any drama — exactly what you want from a compliance partner.
"Handled our portfolio of 8 blocks seamlessly."
Handled our portfolio of 8 blocks seamlessly. One point of contact, consistent reports, fair pricing. We've moved every property over to them.
"Same-day attendance when our insurer needed it."
Fast and efficient, able to attend the same day when our insurer asked for an updated FRA at short notice. Highly recommended.
"The most detailed report we've ever received."
The most detailed report we've ever received. Every recommendation prioritised, every action point costed. Outstanding work.
"Impressed with their professionalism and thoroughness."
I recently worked with Fire Risk Specialists for a fire risk assessment and was impressed with their professionalism and thoroughness. Their team conducted a detailed inspection, identified potential hazards, and provided clear, actionable recommendations.
"Always available. Great value for money."
Very good communication, always available for a quick phone call. Sent the report out very quickly and very happy to help with any questions regarding the detail of the report afterwards. Highly recommend — great value for money.
"Exactly what you want from a compliance partner."
Professional service from start to finish. The report was clear, actionable and delivered on time. Awais and the team handled everything without any drama — exactly what you want from a compliance partner.
"Handled our portfolio of 8 blocks seamlessly."
Handled our portfolio of 8 blocks seamlessly. One point of contact, consistent reports, fair pricing. We've moved every property over to them.
"Same-day attendance when our insurer needed it."
Fast and efficient, able to attend the same day when our insurer asked for an updated FRA at short notice. Highly recommended.
"The most detailed report we've ever received."
The most detailed report we've ever received. Every recommendation prioritised, every action point costed. Outstanding work.
Awais Sarwar, MSc
Founder & Managing Director
Meet the founder
Awais inspects the doors himself. No subcontracted surveyor, no copy-paste report. You get one consultant who knows your block, your access issues and what needs fixing first.
IFSM
Registered
NFRAR 1576
National register
MSc · BSc
Built environment
MSc Philosophy
Currently studying
Off the clock: cricket, board games, Pokémon TCG and finding London’s best food.
Awais Sarwar
In memory
In memory of the 72 lives lost at Grenfell Tower, 14 June 2017.
It is why we take every door seriously.
Who we look after
“The 3-monthly checks keep slipping”
We put your communal doors on a schedule and turn up when they're due.
“Residents won't let anyone in”
We send the notices, try the doors and log every attempt, so you can show best endeavours.
“The FRA flagged the doors”
We inspect each one and give your contractor a priced-ready list of what to fix.
“The insurer or buyer wants proof”
A dated door register with photos you can forward the same day it lands.
What we check
An unanswered knock or corridor-only observation must not become a recorded full pass. — Awais Sarwar
Visible damage, splits, distortion, loose components and alterations.
Poor fit, rubbing, obstruction and excessive gaps; record measurements where relevant.
Missing screws, looseness, damage and signs the door is dropping.
Closure fully into the frame from fully open and around 15 degrees, overcoming any fitted latch or floor friction.
Condition and continuity of strips and smoke seals; damage or interference.
Relevant latches, locks, letterplates, panels and glazing; visible damage or alteration.
Door location, wedging, obstructions, relevant signage and replacement concerns.
Both sides and operation for a complete flat entrance check; findings, restrictions and action owners.
Scope
Doors, storeys, FRA and register reviewed; fee and VAT agreed.
Access plan
Resident notices and coordinator agreed before the visit.
Inspection
Each door checked and photographed within the agreed scope.
Door register
Findings, restrictions and access recorded per door.
Prioritised actions
Clear owners and priorities for competent remedial work.
Return visit
Remedial items reviewed when included in your programme.
An inspection record, product certification and an installation certificate describe different things. — Awais Sarwar
Rough pricing
First 10 doors
£300
Inspection of up to 10 communal and/or flat entrance doors.
Additional doors
£18 per door
For each door after the first 10.
£300 for the first 10 doors, then £18 for each additional door, including VAT. Your fixed fee is confirmed before booking after we review doors, access and reporting. Recurring programmes and any additional visits are scoped separately before booking.
Choose your route
A defined inspection of communal and/or flat entrance doors, with a door-by-door report and prioritised actions.
Scope, visits, fee and applicable VAT confirmed before booking.
Scheduled 3-monthly communal and 12-monthly flat entrance checks, a maintained register and an access trail.
Scope, visits, fee and applicable VAT confirmed before booking.
Wider client work
Large estates and well-known brands rely on our inspections and fire safety reports. The same standard goes into every door register.
Brand Activation · Live Festival
"High-profile brand activation. Fire safety baked in from day one."
Fire Risk Specialists was proud to support Audi's presence at Wilderness Festival — one of the UK's leading boutique festivals — providing specialist fire safety consultancy. Working alongside the event delivery team, we helped ensure fire safety considerations were effectively integrated into the planning and delivery of a high-profile brand activation.
Europe's Largest Car Supermarket
"12 buildings. One report. Zero drama."
Full fire risk assessment across 12 buildings at Europe's largest car supermarket — showrooms, workshops, and offices.
National Auto Group — 8 UK Sites
"One partner. Eight sites. Consistent standards."
Portfolio fire risk assessments across 8 dealership sites nationwide, delivered under a single coordinated programme.
National Broadcaster — Live Studios
"Live broadcast. Fully assessed in four hours."
Comprehensive fire safety assessment of live broadcast studios and production facilities, delivered on a rapid turnaround.
Europe's Largest Car Supermarket
"12 buildings. One report. Zero drama."
Full fire risk assessment across 12 buildings at Europe's largest car supermarket — showrooms, workshops, and offices.
National Auto Group — 8 UK Sites
"One partner. Eight sites. Consistent standards."
Portfolio fire risk assessments across 8 dealership sites nationwide, delivered under a single coordinated programme.
National Broadcaster — Live Studios
"Live broadcast. Fully assessed in four hours."
Comprehensive fire safety assessment of live broadcast studios and production facilities, delivered on a rapid turnaround.
Buildings we know
Recent residential and commercial projects across London. Same care, same detail, on every door we check.
"48 luxury apartments. One coordinated FRA."
Elegant fully-furnished apartments in the heart of South Kensington — steps from Harrods, Hyde Park, and the Natural History Museum.
"25+ kiosks. 32k sq ft. High footfall, zero compromise."
A buzzing 32,000 sq ft Asian food hall hosting 25+ kiosks — requiring comprehensive fire safety across high-footfall commercial kitchens.
From our retail project record
Unit 1150. Fire risk assessment dated 14 October 2026, authored by Fire Risk Specialists. A real retail-unit instruction, not an appointment by or endorsement from the centre operator.
After the inspection
Every door listed by location, with photos, what passed, what failed and which flats we could not get into.
Defects ranked by priority so your contractor knows exactly what to quote for, and you know what to chase.
Findings your fire risk assessor can rely on. Need both? Book the FRA and fire door inspection together.
FAQs
Ready when your doors are due
Communal and flat front doors across London. Fee agreed before booking.
