Fire exit doors in Sevenoaks

Fire exit doors in Sevenoaks: how we work

Getting fire exit doors right in Sevenoaks 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 Sevenoaks and its neighbours Tonbridge, Swanley and Tunbridge Wells; tell us your postcode and preferred dates and we'll confirm a survey slot.

What the law says in Sevenoaks

New and replacement fire doors in Sevenoaks 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 Sevenoaks?

Our guide for fire exit doors is £1,200–£2,200 per single doorset fitted, ex VAT. Quotes for Sevenoaks are fixed once we've measured, and include removing and disposing of old doors where they're being replaced.

We show each door's price separately, so if budget is tight you can phase the work and start with the doors your fire risk assessment prioritises.

Typical uses in Sevenoaks

Typical uses for fire exit doors in Sevenoaks include warehouses and factories and shops and showrooms.

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

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

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

What happens next

Tell us about the doors — photos help
Free measure survey at your Sevenoaks property
Door-by-door schedule and fixed price
Installation and handover pack

Common questions in Kent

What does a Sevenoaks quote include?

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

Will I get certificates for the doors fitted in Sevenoaks?

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

Which rules do fire exit doors in Sevenoaks 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 fire exit doors need to be fire doors?

Not always. It depends on the wall they sit in and nearby escape routes.