Certified stairwell fire doors for Dover
Need stairwell fire doors in Dover? We supply and fit complete certified doorsets across Kent, starting with a free measure survey in and around CT17. Every quote lists each door, its rating and the manufacturer's certificate reference, so you know exactly what is going in before anything is ordered.
Where possible we combine Dover surveys with other visits in Kent, such as Folkestone and Deal, which helps keep survey dates flexible.
Which rules apply in Dover?
Fire doors in Dover 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.
Cost of stairwell fire doors in Kent
Our guide price for stairwell fire doors in Dover is £850 to £1,400 per single doorset including fitting, ex VAT. Non-standard sizes, veneers, vision panels and access control push towards the top of the range.
Made-to-measure sizes for older openings, vision panels and upgraded hardware are the usual reasons a door sits towards the top of the range.
Typical uses in Dover
Basement and plant stairs and escape corridors are among the most common settings for stairwell fire doors, in Dover as elsewhere.
Kent's Medway towns, county town of Maidstone and coastal resorts bring a mix of flats, HMOs, hotels and converted seaside buildings.
- Basement and plant stairs
- Escape corridors
- Stair cores in flats and offices
- Lift lobbies
Doorset 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
Four steps to compliant doors
- Tell us about the doors — photos help
- Free measure survey at your Dover property
- Door-by-door schedule and fixed price
- Installation and handover pack
Stairwell fire doors in Dover: questions
Which rules do stairwell fire doors in Dover 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 Dover?
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.
Can you fit just one door in Dover?
Yes — from a single door to a full building. Where possible, small jobs are scheduled alongside other visits in Kent.
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.
Neighbouring areas
- Folkestone (7 miles)
- Deal (8 miles)
- Canterbury (15 miles)
- Ramsgate (15 miles)
- Broadstairs (17 miles)
- Margate (18 miles)
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