HMO fire doors in Folkestone

Our Folkestone supply and fit service

Getting HMO fire 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.

Folkestone is about 31 miles from Maidstone; we cover both, along with Dover, Ashford and Deal.

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.

What do HMO fire doors cost in Folkestone?

Guide prices for HMO fire doors in Folkestone run from about £750 to £1,100 per door, supplied and fitted, ex VAT. Size, glazing, finish and ironmongery move the price, and the survey quote is fixed.

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.

Buildings that need HMO fire doors

Licensed HMOs and bedsits and shared houses are among the most common settings for HMO fire doors, in Folkestone as elsewhere.

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

Licensed HMOs
Bedsits and shared houses
Student lets
House conversions

What you get with each 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

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

What does a Folkestone quote include?

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

How quickly can you survey in Folkestone?

We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine Folkestone visits with other work in Kent. Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire.

Can you fit just one door in Folkestone?

Yes — from a single door to a full building. Where possible, small jobs are scheduled alongside other visits in Kent.

Can HMO bedroom doors have locks?

Yes, but they must open from inside without a key, typically with a thumb-turn, and be tested with the door.