Fire exit doors in Gravesend

Getting fire exit doors fitted in Gravesend

Fire Rated Doors supplies and fits fire exit doors in Gravesend, Kent. Whether it's a single replacement or every door in a block, we start by surveying the openings and end with a handover pack listing each doorset and its certificate reference.

Where possible we combine Gravesend surveys with other visits in Kent, such as Grays and Strood, which helps keep survey dates flexible.

Which rules apply in Gravesend?

New and replacement fire doors in Gravesend 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.

What do fire exit doors cost in Gravesend?

Our guide price for fire exit doors in Gravesend 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.

The biggest price drivers are leaf size, glazing, finish and ironmongery; upper floors without lifts and restricted parking can also affect fitting cost.

Buildings that need fire exit doors

Offices and venues and shops and showrooms are among the most common settings for fire exit doors, in Gravesend as elsewhere.

Kent's Medway towns, county town of Maidstone and coastal resorts bring a mix of flats, HMOs, hotels and converted seaside buildings.

Offices and venues
Shops and showrooms
Schools and community buildings
Warehouses and factories

What you get with each doorset

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

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

Can you work around tenants or staff in Gravesend?

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.

Will I get certificates for the doors fitted in Gravesend?

Every doorset is listed in your handover pack with the manufacturer's certificate reference, plus an installation record and photos.

What does a Gravesend quote include?

Survey, certified doorset, ironmongery, installation, removal of old doors and a handover pack. VAT is added at the standard rate.

Can a fire exit door be locked?

Not in a way that prevents instant exit without a key while the building is occupied. Panic and emergency exit hardware achieves security and escape together.