Our Swanley supply and fit service
Fire Rated Doors supplies and fits school fire doors in Swanley, 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.
We cover BR8 and the surrounding area, including Bexley. Tell us your postcode and preferred dates and we'll confirm a survey slot.
Which rules apply in Swanley?
Fire doors in Swanley 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.
What do school fire doors cost in Swanley?
Budget around £1,100 to £2,400 per doorset for school fire doors supplied and fitted in Swanley, 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.
Typical uses in Swanley
Wherever they are in Swanley, school fire doors are most often specified for primary and secondary schools and care and nursing homes.
Kent's Medway towns, county town of Maidstone and coastal resorts bring a mix of flats, HMOs, hotels and converted seaside buildings.
- Primary and secondary schools
- Care and nursing homes
- GP surgeries and clinics
- Nurseries
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
What happens next
- Share your FRA or inspection findings
- We confirm every door on site
- Fixed quote, certified doorsets only
- Fitted to the manufacturer's instructions, with photos
Your questions answered
Can you fit just one door in Swanley?
Yes — from a single door to a full building. Where possible, small jobs are scheduled alongside other visits in Kent.
Which rules do school fire doors in Swanley 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.
What does a Swanley quote include?
Survey, certified doorset, ironmongery, installation, removal of old doors and a handover pack. VAT is added at the standard rate.
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
- Bexley (3 miles)
- Dartford (4 miles)
- Welling (6 miles)
- Eltham (6 miles)
- Thamesmead (7 miles)
- Grays (9 miles)
Also available in Swanley
- Composite Fire Doors in Swanley
- Fire Door Supply & Fit in Swanley
- Fire Exit Doors in Swanley
- Fire Door Replacement in Swanley
- FD30 Fire Doorsets in Swanley
- Communal & Corridor Fire Doors in Swanley
- Glazed Fire Doors in Swanley
- Timber Fire Doorsets in Swanley
- School & Healthcare Fire Doors across Kent
- All fire doors in Swanley