Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Fire Safety Solutions
IMS Group has been delivering expert passive fire protection advice and bespoke remediation services for over 14 years across the UK's public, private, and PFI sectors. Our specialist services include fire door inspections, fire stopping, and consultancy, all underpinned by professional indemnity insurance and third-party accreditations. We pride ourselves on our market-leading understanding of fire safety legislation, a highly trained workforce, and a commitment to cost-effective solutions that maximize compliance while minimizing environmental impact.Our clients benefit from tailored partnerships, a proven track record in high-risk environments like hospitals and military sites, and innovative approaches such as fire door repair over replacement. With nationwide coverage and a focus on long-term client relationships, we ensure buildings remain safe, compliant, and legally defensible under evolving fire safety regulations.
Services
Fire Doors
Fire Stopping
Fire Consultation
Fire Door Inspections
Fire Stopping Surveys
Highlights and features
- 14 years of specialist experience in passive fire protection compliance
- UKAS-accredited fire door inspection and remediation services
- Nationwide coverage with expertise in high-risk environments
- Cost-effective repair-focused approach over replacement
- Directly employed, certified professionals with no subcontracting
Associations and certifications
- UKAS
- FIRAS
- BM Trada
What people say
Efficient remediation
Expertise
Nationwide service
Cost-effective solutions
Certified professionals
Services
Fire Doors
IMS Group offers UKAS-accredited fire door inspections, repairs, and installations. Our specialists remediate condemned doors to meet BS EN 1634 standards, reducing replacement costs by up to 70%. We provide ongoing maintenance programs for compliance with Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, serving healthcare, military, and residential sectors nationwide.
Fire Stopping
Our fire stopping services include comprehensive surveys and installation of tested systems to maintain structural fire protection. We identify and seal service penetrations in walls and floors, ensuring compliance with Approved Document B. Remediation addresses mastic degradation, maintaining compartmentation integrity in commercial and residential buildings.
Fire Consultation
IMS provides expert fire safety consultancy including risk assessments, expert witness services, and bespoke compliance strategies. Our team assists with Building Safety Act requirements, Golden Thread documentation, and tailored fire safety management programs for complex buildings like hotels and multi-occupancy residential blocks.
Environmental Services
IMS Environmental offers 25+ years of experience in building fabric maintenance, asbestos surveys, and kitchen extract cleaning. Our CHAS-approved team ensures statutory compliance through planned preventative maintenance programs, serving high-security establishments with certified personnel and updated industry accreditations.
Building and Fabric
Our Building and Fabric division delivers construction services from concept to completion, including roof repairs, internal refurbishments, and MEP system maintenance. As registered contractors with Constructionline and Exor, we serve public sector clients with design-build solutions that meet budget and timeline requirements while maintaining quality standards.
Questions
How often should fire doors be inspected?
Fire doors require annual inspections at minimum, with communal doors in residential buildings needing quarterly checks under current UK regulations.
Can any contractor inspect fire doors?
No. Only third-party accredited contractors with proven competency can legally inspect fire doors under Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Why prioritize fire door repairs over replacements?
Our certified repair methods reduce costs by up to 70% compared to replacements while making more doors safe for the same budget.
What fire stopping services do you offer?
We provide fire stopping surveys, installation of approved systems, and remediation of deteriorated seals to maintain compartmentation integrity.
How do you ensure compliance with fire safety legislation?
We maintain UKAS accreditations, follow BS476 and BS8214 standards, and provide documented evidence for Golden Thread compliance requirements.
