Certified fire door closers and ironmongery for Folkestone
We fit fire door closers, hinges and hold-open devices in Folkestone and the rest of Kent. The process is simple: we survey and measure each opening, propose a certified doorset for it, and give you a fixed price. Fitting is booked once the doorsets are made, usually with no door left out of action overnight.
Folkestone is about 31 miles from Maidstone. Wherever your building is in CT20, we arrange survey and fitting dates around access and occupancy.
What the law says in Folkestone
Because Folkestone 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.
Cost of fire door closers and ironmongery in Kent
Budget around £120 to £500 per item for fire door closers and ironmongery supplied and fitted in Folkestone, excluding VAT. We price each opening separately so nothing is hidden in a lump sum.
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 fire door closers and ironmongery
Wherever they are in Folkestone, fire door closers and ironmongery are most often specified for seal and signage replacement and busy corridors needing hold-open.
Kent's Medway towns, county town of Maidstone and coastal resorts bring a mix of flats, HMOs, hotels and converted seaside buildings.
- Seal and signage replacement
- Busy corridors needing hold-open
- Access control preparation
- Failed closers and hinges
What you get with each doorset
| Closers | Overhead and concealed closers to BS EN 1154 |
|---|---|
| Hinges | CE/UKCA-marked butt hinges to BS EN 1935 |
| Hold-open | Electromagnetic and free-swing devices to BS EN 1155 |
| Locks & latches | To BS EN 12209, tested with the doorset |
| Seals & signs | Intumescent and smoke seals; mandatory fire door signage |
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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
Your questions answered
Do you work for landlords and managing agents in Folkestone?
Yes. We can schedule doors flat by flat, send quotes per property and invoice the managing agent or freeholder.
Will I get certificates for the doors fitted in Folkestone?
Every doorset is listed in your handover pack with the manufacturer's certificate reference, plus an installation record and photos.
Is the survey in Folkestone free?
Yes. We measure and schedule your doors at no cost and send a fixed, itemised quote.
Can I use any hinge on a fire door?
No. Hinges should be CE/UKCA marked to BS EN 1935 and suitable for the door's weight and rating.
Nearby towns we cover
- Dover (7 miles)
- Ashford, Kent (14 miles)
- Deal (14 miles)
- Canterbury (14 miles)
- Faversham (20 miles)
- Herne Bay (20 miles)
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