Excel Fire - Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
These are the questions we are often asked. If your question isn't listed please let us know and we will be pleased to provide assistance.
Contact usWhat services does Excel Fire Ltd provide?
Excel Fire Ltd specialises in passive and active fire protection services including fire door surveys, fire door installation, fire stopping, compartmentation, cavity barriers and fire alarm systems.
Are you accredited and third party certified?
Yes. Excel Fire Ltd is fully third party accredited for passive fire protection and fire door activities.
We are FIRAS certified for the application of passive fire resisting products including penetration sealing, cavity barriers, partitions, fire doors and intumescent coatings.
We also hold BM TRADA Q Mark certification for fire door maintenance and Bluesky certification for fire door inspection.
All certifications are UKAS accredited and independently audited, giving clients confidence that works are completed competently and in line with current legislation.
Do you carry appropriate insurance?
Yes. Excel Fire Ltd carries comprehensive insurance cover appropriate to the works we undertake.
This includes £5 million Professional Indemnity insurance covering design responsibility, professional advice and inspection activities, £5 million Public and Products Liability insurance, £10 million Employers Liability insurance and Contractors All Risks cover.
Our Professional Indemnity policy specifically recognises passive fire protection and fire door installation and inspection activities.
Do you carry out fire door surveys?
Yes. We undertake detailed fire door surveys providing clear reports, photographic evidence and prioritised remedial recommendations.
Can you install and remediate fire doors?
Yes. We install new fire doors and carry out remedial works to existing doors to ensure compliance with current fire safety standards.
Do you work in occupied buildings?
Yes. We regularly work in occupied residential and commercial buildings and plan our works to minimise disruption while maintaining safety at all times.
What sectors do you work in?
We work across residential, commercial, education, healthcare, hospitality and public sector buildings including high rise and higher risk properties.
Are your works compliant with current legislation?
Yes. All works are carried out in accordance with current Building Regulations, Approved Documents and relevant British Standards
Do you provide certification on completion?
Yes. Upon completion we provide appropriate certification and records for the works undertaken.
Can you work from a fire risk assessment?
Yes. We regularly deliver remedial works identified within fire risk assessments and work closely with clients and assessors.
Do you offer both supply and installation?
Yes. We provide a full supply and installation service ensuring products are suitable, approved and correctly installed.
Can you support large or multi site projects?
Yes. We undertake projects ranging from small remedial works through to large multi site and framework contracts.
Are your operatives trained and competent?
Yes. All operatives are appropriately trained, experienced and competent for the works they carry out and operate under strict quality controls.
Do you provide RAMS?
Yes. We provide site specific risk assessments and method statements prior to works commencing.
Can you work alongside main contractors and managing agents?
Yes. We regularly work with main contractors, managing agents, housing providers and local authorities.
Do you provide quality assurance and inspections?
Yes. We operate robust quality assurance procedures including inspections, supervision and photographic records.
Do you offer ongoing maintenance and inspection services?
Yes. We provide planned inspection, maintenance and follow up services to support ongoing compliance.
Do you operate nationwide?
Yes. While based in London and the South East, we deliver projects across the UK.
How do you price your works?
Our pricing is transparent and based on clear scope, access requirements and compliance standards, focusing on value and quality.
How can we request a quotation or survey?
You can contact us via the website contact form, email or telephone and a member of our team will be happy to assist.
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