Stairwell fire doors in Ashford, Kent: how we work
We cover Ashford, Kent and nearby Faversham for stairwell fire doors, with surveys booked around your building's access and occupancy. Each door is quoted individually, so you can see what every opening costs and why.
Our Kent coverage includes Ashford, Kent and its neighbours Faversham, Canterbury and Folkestone; tell us your postcode and preferred dates and we'll confirm a survey slot.
Fire door rules in Ashford, Kent
Because Ashford, Kent 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.
Stairwell fire doors prices in Ashford, Kent
Our guide for stairwell fire doors is £850–£1,400 per single doorset fitted, ex VAT. Quotes for Ashford, Kent are fixed once we've measured, and include removing and disposing of old doors where they're being replaced.
If your fire risk assessment lists specific doors, send it with your enquiry and we'll price exactly those openings.
Typical uses in Ashford, Kent
Wherever they are in Ashford, Kent, stairwell fire doors are most often specified for lift lobbies and stair cores in flats and offices.
Kent's Medway towns, county town of Maidstone and coastal resorts bring a mix of flats, HMOs, hotels and converted seaside buildings.
- Lift lobbies
- Stair cores in flats and offices
- Basement and plant stairs
- Escape corridors
Stairwell & Escape Route Doors: key specification
| Rating | FD30S typical; FD60S in some stair cores |
|---|---|
| Direction | Opening in the direction of escape where occupancy requires |
| Hardware | BS EN 1125 panic or BS EN 179 emergency exit devices where needed |
| Glazing | Insulated or integrity glass per escape route limits |
| Signage | Fire door keep shut on both faces where required |
See the full specification and options for Stairwell & Escape Route Doors
From enquiry to handover
- 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
What does a Ashford, Kent quote include?
Survey, certified doorset, ironmongery, installation, removal of old doors and a handover pack. VAT is added at the standard rate.
Do you remove the old doors?
Yes. Removal and disposal of the old door and frame is included when we replace a doorset in Ashford, Kent.
Do you work for landlords and managing agents in Ashford, Kent?
Yes. We can schedule doors flat by flat, send quotes per property and invoice the managing agent or freeholder.
Which way should an escape door open?
In the direction of escape where the number of people using it is high — Approved Document B sets the thresholds. Many small-occupancy doors can open either way.
Stairwell & Escape Route Doors near Ashford, Kent
- Faversham (12 miles)
- Canterbury (13 miles)
- Folkestone (14 miles)
- Sittingbourne (15 miles)
- Whitstable (16 miles)
- Maidstone (17 miles)
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