Communal fire doors in Chatham: how we work
We cover Chatham and nearby Rochester for communal fire doors, with surveys booked around your building's access and occupancy. Each door is quoted individually, so you can see what every opening costs and why.
Our Kent coverage includes Chatham and its neighbours Rochester, Gillingham and Strood; tell us your postcode and preferred dates and we'll confirm a survey slot.
Fire door rules in Chatham
New and replacement fire doors in Chatham are specified under the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B. In workplaces and the common parts of blocks of flats, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 makes the responsible person keep fire doors in working order, and in residential buildings with a storey above 11 metres regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 adds quarterly checks of communal doors and annual checks of flat entrance doors.
Communal fire doors prices in Chatham
Our guide price for communal fire doors in Chatham is £1,600 to £3,200 per pair including fitting, ex VAT. Non-standard sizes, veneers, vision panels and access control push towards the top of the range.
If your fire risk assessment lists specific doors, send it with your enquiry and we'll price exactly those openings.
Where communal fire doors are used in Chatham
In Chatham, communal fire doors are typically needed in hotels and student accommodation.
Kent's Medway towns, county town of Maidstone and coastal resorts bring a mix of flats, HMOs, hotels and converted seaside buildings.
- Hotels
- Student accommodation
- Sheltered and supported housing
- Blocks of flats
What's in the doorset
| Rating | FD30S typical; FD60S in some lobbies |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Singles, pairs and leaf-and-a-half |
| Glazing | Vision panels sized to the doorset's evidence |
| Hold-open | Alarm-linked magnetic hold-open or free-swing closers (BS EN 1155) |
| Accessibility | Opening forces and vision panels to accessibility guidance (Approved Document M in England) |
See the full specification and options for Communal & Corridor Fire Doors
How it works in Chatham
- Send your postcode, door count and any fire risk assessment notes
- We survey and measure each opening for free
- You get a fixed, itemised quote with certificate references
- We fit, test operation and hand over the paperwork
Your questions answered
Do you remove the old doors?
Yes. Removal and disposal of the old door and frame is included when we replace a doorset in Chatham.
How quickly can you survey in Chatham?
We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine Chatham visits with other work in Kent. Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire.
Will I get certificates for the doors fitted in Chatham?
Every doorset is listed in your handover pack with the manufacturer's certificate reference, plus an installation record and photos.
Do you replace doors while the building is occupied?
Yes. We phase work so escape routes are maintained, and plan each door to be removed and replaced the same day. If that isn't possible, the opening is made secure and we tell you in advance.
Neighbouring areas
- Rochester (1 mile)
- Gillingham (1 mile)
- Strood (2 miles)
- Maidstone (8 miles)
- Gravesend (8 miles)
- Sittingbourne (9 miles)
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