Certified double fire doors for Canterbury
Getting double fire doors right in Canterbury means choosing a certified doorset for each opening and fitting it exactly as tested. That's the whole service: survey, schedule, certified doorset, careful installation and the paperwork to prove it.
Our Kent coverage includes Canterbury and its neighbours Whitstable, Herne Bay and Faversham; tell us your postcode and preferred dates and we'll confirm a survey slot.
Regulations for double fire doors in Kent
In Canterbury, as across England, Approved Document B governs new work and the Fire Safety Order 2005 governs existing premises. Note that Approved Document B is removing the BS 476 fire-resistance test references on 2 September 2029, so specifications are moving to EN classifications such as E30 Sa.
Double fire doors prices in Canterbury
Our guide for double fire doors is £1,600–£3,400 per pair fitted, ex VAT. Quotes for Canterbury are fixed once we've measured, and include removing and disposing of old doors where they're being replaced.
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.
Buildings that need double fire doors
In Canterbury, double fire doors are typically needed in cross-corridor openings and plant room access.
Kent's Medway towns, county town of Maidstone and coastal resorts bring a mix of flats, HMOs, hotels and converted seaside buildings.
- Cross-corridor openings
- Plant room access
- Wide risers
- Care and hospital routes
Double & Leaf-and-a-Half Fire Doors: key specification
| Configurations | Equal pairs, unequal (leaf-and-a-half), rebated or square meeting stiles |
|---|---|
| Coordination | Door selectors to BS EN 1158 for rebated pairs |
| Bolts | Tested flush bolts on inactive leaves (not on escape routes) |
| Hold-open | Alarm-linked hold-open per leaf where needed |
| Ratings | FD30S and FD60S typical |
See the full specification and options for Double & Leaf-and-a-Half Fire Doors
Four steps to compliant doors
- Tell us about the doors — photos help
- Free measure survey at your Canterbury property
- Door-by-door schedule and fixed price
- Installation and handover pack
Double fire doors in Canterbury: questions
Do you cover Canterbury?
Yes. We survey, supply and fit double fire doors throughout Canterbury and the rest of Kent, including CT1 and nearby Whitstable.
Do you work for landlords and managing agents in Canterbury?
Yes. We can schedule doors flat by flat, send quotes per property and invoice the managing agent or freeholder.
Do you remove the old doors?
Yes. Removal and disposal of the old door and frame is included when we replace a doorset in Canterbury.
Do pairs cost much more than singles?
Roughly 1.7 to 2 times a single doorset, depending on hardware.
Nearby towns we cover
- Whitstable (6 miles)
- Herne Bay (7 miles)
- Faversham (9 miles)
- Ashford, Kent (13 miles)
- Folkestone (14 miles)
- Deal (14 miles)
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