Comprehensive Fire Door Inspections by Experienced Professionals to Ensure Compliance with Fire Safety Regulations and Legal Requirements.
Protecting People and Property
About
our company
At London Quarter, we specialise in comprehensive fire door inspections across the UK, to help you ensure that your fire doors meet all current fire safety and legal requirements.
The company was founded in 2016. Our certified inspectors provide detailed, unbiased reports in line with UK regulations.
We work with building owners, property managers, building surveyors and fire experts to help safeguard occupants and assist the ‘Responsible Person’ in meeting their duties concerning fire doors. In addition to the usual visual inspections, we are at the forefront of the industry using specialist scientific equipment to detect and quantify smoke permeability. We pride ourselves on delivering top-tier solutions with unmatched service.
Our team of seasoned professionals is dedicated to providing accurate fire door inspections and monitoring services.
In partnership with the Responsible Person, LQ carries out thorough fire door inspections across the UK, carefully identifying and recording any deficiencies that could compromise fire or smoke containment. Comprehensive recommendations for remedial actions are provided, along with a vetted list of third-party certified contractors qualified to undertake necessary repairs or replacements following any failed inspections.
With over 100 years combined industry expertise, top-level certifications, and full insurance coverage, LQ is a trusted authority in fire door compliance. Our precise inspections and in-depth reports support Responsible Persons in making confident, informed decisions to maintain safety and regulatory compliance.
Our Services
Why Fire Door Inspections Matter
A Legal Obligation
Maintaining fire doors in good condition is a legal requirement under fire safety regulations and forms a critical component of any fire risk assessment. Building owners have a duty to ensure fire doors remain fully compliant.
Reducing Risk Through Compliance
Regular, professional inspections minimise legal liability by ensuring your fire doors meet all relevant statutory standards. This helps avoid penalties and supports safer building operations.
Early Detection = Safer Buildings
Small faults can quickly become major hazards. Timely inspections enable the early identification and rectification of issues, ensuring they don't escalate into serious safety risks.
A Proactive Approach to Safety
Fire door inspections offer more than compliance—they demonstrate a proactive commitment to life safety. Addressing potential problems before they arise significantly enhances protection for building occupants.
Expert, Comprehensive Assessments
Certified inspectors conduct detailed evaluations of every fire door component, from hardware and seals to frames and gaps—ensuring full functionality in the event of a fire.
Maintaining Fire Door Effectiveness
Fire doors play a vital role in passive fire protection. Inspections ensure they retain their performance under fire conditions, preserving lives and property.
Putting Safety First
At its core, a fire door inspection is about protecting people. Ensuring doors function correctly in an emergency is essential for every building’s safety strategy.
Why Choose LQ for Your Fire Door Inspections?
Repair First, Replace Only When Needed
At LQ, we believe in preservation over replacement. Our focus is on restoring existing fire door assemblies wherever possible, helping clients avoid unnecessary costs and waste.
Independent and Unbiased
LQ offers truly impartial inspections. As we do not provide installation or repair services, our recommendations are objective, honest, and always aligned with current compliance standards.
Clear, Actionable Reporting
Our detailed inspection reports include comprehensive defect listings and practical remediation advice. These reports enable Responsible Persons to collaborate effectively with fire risk assessors or obtain competitive quotes from certified maintenance providers.
Cost-Effective and Environmentally Responsible
By prioritising remediation, LQ helps clients reduce costs and lower the embodied carbon impact of their buildings—supporting sustainable practices and circular economy goals.
Driving Progress Toward Net Zero
LQ recognises the importance of the built environment’s role in the climate transition. Our repair-first approach contributes to achieving both environmental targets and financial efficiency, supporting our clients on the journey toward net zero.
Industry Leading - Scientific Measurement of Smoke Permeability
We are at the forefront of the industry and one of the few companies to use scientific equipment to measure smoke permeability of fire doors.
People - Meet the Team
Jonathan Wallach BSc (Hons) MSt (Cantab) FRICS FRGS Founder and Director
Jonathan has over 25 years real estate experience. Between leaving school and starting at University Jonathan installed fire doors and completed carpentry and joinery projects.
He then started at Robinson Low Francis, undertaking Project Management and Quantity Surveying whilst reading Estate Management part time and gaining a first class honours degree.
Jonathan then qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 1996 at Colliers Edman Lewis and spent 4 years in property valuation, management and leasing, where he helped find and secure offices for Microsoft, Koch Industries and GUS, as well as specific occupier projects such as ‘working out’ leasehold liabilities for British Telecom. He then spent 2 years at Weatherall Green and Smith (now BNP Paribas Real Estate UK), where his West End leasing clients included, Clerical Medical, The Wolfson Foundation, The National Gallery and Josiah Wedgwood.
Whilst at WGS Jonathan also secured investments for their ‘in-house’ British Gas fund. This was followed by a spell at LaSalle Investment Management, where he worked for funds such as Mars, Unilever, CIN, USS and British Railways, identifying suitable opportunities to achieve their return criteria. One of the specific projects Jonathan worked on whilst at LIM was the ‘work out’ and sale of a Government leasehold liability portfolio.
He was approached by Gerald Eve and joined in April 2002 to Head up West End Investment, before founding Everton Phillips LLP, Property Investment Consultants, in 2005. Jonathan then gained a Masters in Real Estate from the University of Cambridge. He became a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in 2024.
Jonathan passed both the practical and theory elements of the accredited FDM Fire Door inspection course in 2025 gaining the GQA qualification. The FDM course was fully endorsed by Dame Judith Hackitt in May 2025.
Jonathan is a Court Assistant to the Worshipful Company of Chartered Surveyors. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.
Bernard Hornung Technical Director
After 15 years in the Irish Guards, in which he attained the rank of Major after Officers Training at Sandhurst, Bernard has spent since 1991 in the Real Estate business, where his wide experience includes working in overseas markets such as Spain and Portugal.
His roles have included: Sales Director, Commercial Director, and Joint Managing Partner in different Property Development Companies, and he has been responsible for leading commercial activities, managing property portfolios, developing business models, and designing innovative sales and marketing techniques.
Bernard has dedicated the last 4 years to working in the fire door industry specialising in air permeability and scientifically testing fire doors and compartmentation.
Paul Shadbolt CertFDI DipFD Consultant
After 42 years manufacturing bespoke fire doors for major London landmarks such as One Hyde Park and The Shard, Paul retrained as a specialist Fire Door Inspector, qualifying under the BWF’s FDIS scheme. He then founded an independent firm providing niche inspections of complex, non-standard fire doors to determine both statutory and code compliance and checks component compatibility (intrusively if required), certification evidence, and installation quality.
Thomas Thompson BSc MSc Assistant Fire Door Inspector
Following his graduation from the University of Nottingham with a 2:1 in Biology, Tom served in the military as an officer in the Welsh Guards for six years. During his military career he completed two operational tours of Afghanistan and achieved the rank of Captain.
On leaving the Army, he joined JP Morgan as part of the military internship scheme. He worked in the Sales, Strategy and Planning team for UK funds. He was responsible for analyzing and developing the activities and methodologies used by the Sales team.
Tom has completed an MSc in Real Estate from the University of Estate Management (UCEM).
James Wallach BA (Hons), NVQ Level 2 Assistant Fire Door Inspector
James has seven years of professional experience in construction and carpentry, and holds an NVQ Level 2 in structural carpentry.
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