Certified school fire doors for Sittingbourne
We fit fire doors for schools, surgeries and care homes in Sittingbourne 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.
Our Kent coverage includes Sittingbourne and its neighbours Faversham, Gillingham and Chatham; tell us your postcode and preferred dates and we'll confirm a survey slot.
Regulations for school fire doors in Kent
Because Sittingbourne 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.
What do school fire doors cost in Sittingbourne?
Guide prices for school fire doors in Sittingbourne run from about £1,100 to £2,400 per doorset, supplied and fitted, ex VAT. Size, glazing, finish and ironmongery move the price, and the survey quote is fixed.
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 school fire doors
Wherever they are in Sittingbourne, school fire doors are most often specified for care and nursing homes and primary and secondary schools.
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
- Primary and secondary schools
- GP surgeries and clinics
- Nurseries
School & Healthcare Fire Doors: key 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
Four steps to compliant doors
- 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
Can you work around tenants or staff in Sittingbourne?
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.
Is the survey in Sittingbourne free?
Yes. We measure and schedule your doors at no cost and send a fixed, itemised quote.
Do you work for landlords and managing agents in Sittingbourne?
Yes. We can schedule doors flat by flat, send quotes per property and invoice the managing agent or freeholder.
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.
Neighbouring areas
- Faversham (7 miles)
- Gillingham (9 miles)
- Chatham (9 miles)
- Rochester (11 miles)
- Maidstone (11 miles)
- Strood (12 miles)
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