Certified school fire doors for Maidstone
We fit fire doors for schools, surgeries and care homes in Maidstone and the rest of Kent. The process is simple: we survey and measure each opening, propose a certified doorset for it, and give you a fixed price. Fitting is booked once the doorsets are made, usually with no door left out of action overnight.
Maidstone is one of the main towns we cover in Kent; tell us your dates and we'll arrange a survey.
What the law says in Maidstone
Because Maidstone is in England, the starting point is Approved Document B for the specification and the Fire Safety Order 2005 for ongoing duties. Blocks with a storey above 11 metres also fall under regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022: communal fire doors checked at least every three months, flat front doors at least every year.
Cost of school fire doors in Kent
Budget around £1,100 to £2,400 per doorset for school fire doors supplied and fitted in Maidstone, excluding VAT. We price each opening separately so nothing is hidden in a lump sum.
Guide prices assume straightforward access; out-of-hours working or difficult access is priced as a separate, visible line.
Buildings that need school fire doors
Wherever they are in Maidstone, school fire doors are most often specified for care and nursing homes and nurseries.
Kent's Medway towns, county town of Maidstone and coastal resorts bring a mix of flats, HMOs, hotels and converted seaside buildings.
- Care and nursing homes
- Nurseries
- Primary and secondary schools
- GP surgeries and clinics
Doorset specification
| Rating | FD30S typical; FD60S where compartmentation needs it |
|---|---|
| Widths | Wide single and leaf-and-a-half for beds and wheelchairs |
| Protection | Kick plates, push plates, edge protection |
| Hold-open | Alarm-linked hold-open and free-swing closers |
| Guidance | Sector guidance such as BB100 (schools, England) and HTM 05-02 (healthcare) |
See the full specification and options for School & Healthcare Fire Doors
How it works in Maidstone
- Send your postcode, door count and any fire risk assessment notes
- We survey and measure each opening for free
- You get a fixed, itemised quote with certificate references
- We fit, test operation and hand over the paperwork
Your questions answered
Which rules do school fire doors in Maidstone 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.
Can you work around tenants or staff in Maidstone?
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 Maidstone?
Every doorset is listed in your handover pack with the manufacturer's certificate reference, plus an installation record and photos.
What size doors do care settings need?
Corridor doors often need leaf-and-a-half or wide single doorsets for beds and wheelchairs. We measure and propose clear widths that suit.
Also covering towns near Maidstone
- Chatham (8 miles)
- Rochester (8 miles)
- Gillingham (9 miles)
- Strood (9 miles)
- Sittingbourne (11 miles)
- Tonbridge (12 miles)
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