HMO fire doors in Chatham

Certified HMO fire doors for Chatham

Fire Rated Doors supplies and fits HMO fire doors in Chatham, 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 Chatham surveys with other visits in Kent, such as Rochester and Gillingham, which helps keep survey dates flexible.

What the law says in Chatham

Fire doors in Chatham sit under English rules: Approved Document B sets what goes in, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 covers keeping doors effective in non-domestic premises and shared parts of residential buildings, and the 2022 regulations require regular door checks in residential buildings taller than 11 metres. Higher-risk buildings — 18 metres or seven storeys with two or more homes — also come under the Building Safety Act 2022.

Guide prices in Chatham

Budget around £750 to £1,100 per door for HMO fire doors supplied and fitted in Chatham, excluding VAT. We price each opening separately so nothing is hidden in a lump sum.

Each quote covers the certified doorset, standard ironmongery, fitting, removal of the old door and a handover record; anything outside that scope is shown as a separate line before you accept.

Typical uses in Chatham

Typical uses for HMO fire doors in Chatham include house conversions and student lets.

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

House conversions
Student lets
Licensed HMOs
Bedsits and shared houses

What's in the doorset

Typical rating	FD30 to rooms off the escape route; FD30S where licence conditions require
Closers	Overhead or concealed self-closers
Locks	Thumb-turn locking that opens from inside without a key
Guidance	Licence conditions and fire risk assessment; LACORS guidance in England
Finish	Paint-grade or pre-finished white

See the full specification and options for HMO Fire Doors

Four steps to compliant doors

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

Common questions in Kent

Is the survey in Chatham free?

Yes. We measure and schedule your doors at no cost and send a fixed, itemised quote.

Which rules do HMO fire doors in Chatham 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.

Will I get certificates for the doors fitted in Chatham?

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

Do all HMO doors need to be fire doors?

Usually the doors opening onto the escape route — bedrooms, kitchens, living rooms — but not bathrooms in most layouts. Your licensing conditions and risk assessment set the list.