Certified stairwell fire doors for Folkestone
We cover Folkestone and nearby Dover 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.
Whether your building is in central Folkestone or on its edges towards Dover, survey and fitting dates are arranged around your access needs, with occupied buildings worked in planned phases.
Fire door rules in Folkestone
Because Folkestone 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 stairwell fire doors in Kent
Our guide for stairwell fire doors is £850–£1,400 per single doorset fitted, ex VAT. Quotes for Folkestone are fixed once we've measured, and include removing and disposing of old doors where they're being replaced.
We show each door's price separately, so if budget is tight you can phase the work and start with the doors your fire risk assessment prioritises.
Where stairwell fire doors are used in Folkestone
Stair cores in flats and offices and escape corridors are among the most common settings for stairwell fire doors, in Folkestone as elsewhere.
Kent's Medway towns, county town of Maidstone and coastal resorts bring a mix of flats, HMOs, hotels and converted seaside buildings.
- Stair cores in flats and offices
- Escape corridors
- Lift lobbies
- Basement and plant stairs
What's in the doorset
| 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
How it works in Folkestone
- Tell us about the doors — photos help
- Free measure survey at your Folkestone property
- Door-by-door schedule and fixed price
- Installation and handover pack
Stairwell fire doors in Folkestone: questions
Is the survey in Folkestone free?
Yes. We measure and schedule your doors at no cost and send a fixed, itemised quote.
How quickly can you survey in Folkestone?
We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine Folkestone visits with other work in Kent. Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire.
Do you cover Folkestone?
Yes. We survey, supply and fit stairwell fire doors throughout Folkestone and the rest of Kent, including CT20 and nearby Dover.
What signs do stair doors need?
Most need 'Fire door keep shut' on both faces. Automatic doors on hold-open devices need 'Automatic fire door keep clear'.
Also covering towns near Folkestone
- Dover (7 miles)
- Ashford, Kent (14 miles)
- Deal (14 miles)
- Canterbury (14 miles)
- Faversham (20 miles)
- Herne Bay (20 miles)
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