Getting fire exit doors fitted in Folkestone
Getting fire exit doors right in Folkestone 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 Folkestone and its neighbours Dover, Ashford and Deal; tell us your postcode and preferred dates and we'll confirm a survey slot.
What the law says in Folkestone
New and replacement fire doors in Folkestone 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.
Cost of fire exit doors in Kent
Our guide price for fire exit doors in Folkestone is £1,200 to £2,200 per single doorset including fitting, ex VAT. Non-standard sizes, veneers, vision panels and access control push towards the top of the range.
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 Folkestone
Wherever they are in Folkestone, fire exit doors are most often specified for schools and community buildings and offices and venues.
Kent's Medway towns, county town of Maidstone and coastal resorts bring a mix of flats, HMOs, hotels and converted seaside buildings.
- Schools and community buildings
- Offices and venues
- Shops and showrooms
- Warehouses and factories
Fire Exit Doors: key specification
| Hardware | Panic bars to BS EN 1125 or emergency exit devices to BS EN 179 |
|---|---|
| Construction | Steel or timber, single or double |
| Fire rating | Where the external wall or adjacent escape route requires it |
| Security | Outside access control and LPS 1175 options |
| Weathering | External thresholds and seals |
See the full specification and options for Fire Exit Doors
How it works in Folkestone
- Share your FRA or inspection findings
- We confirm every door on site
- Fixed quote, certified doorsets only
- Fitted to the manufacturer's instructions, with photos
Questions about fire exit doors in Folkestone
Which rules do fire exit doors in Folkestone need to meet?
They are specified to Approved Document B (England) and your fire risk assessment or fire strategy. We confirm the rating of each door at survey.
Do you remove the old doors?
Yes. Removal and disposal of the old door and frame is included when we replace a doorset in Folkestone.
Can you work around tenants or staff in Folkestone?
Yes. We phase work in occupied buildings and keep escape routes available. Each door is planned to be removed and replaced the same day; if that isn't possible, the opening is made secure and we tell you in advance.
Can you add outside access?
Yes, with outside access devices that are compatible with the exit hardware.
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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