Certified communal fire doors for Gillingham
We cover Gillingham and nearby Chatham 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.
Gillingham is about 9 miles from Maidstone; we cover both, along with Chatham, Rochester and Strood.
Which rules apply in Gillingham?
Because Gillingham is in England, the starting point is Approved Document B for the specification and the Fire Safety Order 2005 for ongoing duties. Blocks with a storey above 11 metres also fall under regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022: communal fire doors checked at least every three months, flat front doors at least every year.
Communal fire doors prices in Gillingham
Guide prices for communal fire doors in Gillingham run from about £1,600 to £3,200 per pair, supplied and fitted, ex VAT. Size, glazing, finish and ironmongery move the price, and the survey quote is fixed.
Made-to-measure sizes for older openings, vision panels and upgraded hardware are the usual reasons a door sits towards the top of the range.
Typical uses in Gillingham
Wherever they are in Gillingham, communal fire doors are most often specified for blocks of flats 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.
- Blocks of flats
- Student accommodation
- Sheltered and supported housing
- Hotels
Communal & Corridor Fire Doors: key specification
| 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
From enquiry to handover
- Request a quote online or call
- Survey: sizes, ratings, hardware and condition
- Quote with each doorset's certification
- Phased fitting and handover records
Common questions in Kent
How quickly can you survey in Gillingham?
We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine Gillingham visits with other work in Kent. Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire.
Will I get certificates for the doors fitted in Gillingham?
Every doorset is listed in your handover pack with the manufacturer's certificate reference, plus an installation record and photos.
Do you cover Gillingham?
Yes. We survey, supply and fit communal fire doors throughout Gillingham and the rest of Kent, including ME7 and nearby Chatham.
Can communal fire doors be held open?
Only with an approved hold-open or free-swing device linked to the fire alarm. Wedges and hooks are not acceptable.
Also covering towns near Gillingham
- Chatham (1 mile)
- Rochester (2 miles)
- Strood (3 miles)
- Gravesend (9 miles)
- Maidstone (9 miles)
- Sittingbourne (9 miles)
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