Paul Shadbolt
Managing Director CertFDI DipFD
Phone:
07745 895191
Email:
Address:
5th Floor
167-169 Great Portland Street
London, W1W 5PF
What we do..
London Fire Door Consultants Ltd (LFDC) specialises in the inspection and consultancy of fire door assemblies, with particular expertise in non-standard and bespoke installations.
We operate across London and the South East, supporting clients who require clear, independent and technically robust advice.
Professional
Our Approach
Experience You Can Rely On
Who We Work With
Our Role
Our Goal
Our work is built on a combination of:
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Practical construction experience
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Specialist fire door knowledge
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Independent, evidence-based assessment
We understand not only how fire doors should perform, but how they are actually installed, used and maintained in real buildings.
Led by Paul Shadbolt, LFDC brings over four decades of industry experience, providing clients with a depth of knowledge that goes far beyond standard inspection services.
We pride ourselves on delivering advice that is:
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Clear
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Practical
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Defensible
We support a wide range of clients, including:
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Managing agents
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Landlords
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Insurance companies
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Fire engineers
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Main contractors
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Joinery contractors
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Facilities and asset managers
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Building services engineers
Across sectors such as:
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Commercial
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Residential
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Hotels and leisure
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Education (universities and colleges)
By carrying out fire door inspections under the UKAS-accredited FDIS Competent Person Scheme, we provide building owners and Responsible Persons with independent assurance of professional competence.
Our inspections go beyond surface-level checks. We consider:
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Installation quality
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Maintenance standards
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Supporting documentation
This allows us to give a complete picture of fire door compliance, not just isolated observations.
Our aim is simple:
To help clients achieve and maintain compliance with UK Building Regulations and fire safety legislation, particularly in relation to fire doors.
We do this by combining technical expertise with practical advice, ensuring that issues are not only identified — but properly resolved.