Stairwell & Escape Route Doors for Gillingham buildings
Fire Rated Doors supplies and fits stairwell fire doors in Gillingham, 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 ME7 and the surrounding area, including Chatham. Tell us your postcode and preferred dates and we'll confirm a survey slot.
What the law says in Gillingham
In Gillingham, as across England, Approved Document B governs new work and the Fire Safety Order 2005 governs existing premises. Note that Approved Document B is removing the BS 476 fire-resistance test references on 2 September 2029, so specifications are moving to EN classifications such as E30 Sa.
Guide prices in Gillingham
Budget around £850 to £1,400 per single doorset for stairwell fire doors supplied and fitted in Gillingham, excluding VAT. We price each opening separately so nothing is hidden in a lump sum.
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.
Buildings that need stairwell fire doors
In Gillingham, stairwell fire doors are typically needed in lift lobbies and basement and plant stairs.
Kent's Medway towns, county town of Maidstone and coastal resorts bring a mix of flats, HMOs, hotels and converted seaside buildings.
- Lift lobbies
- Basement and plant stairs
- Stair cores in flats and offices
- 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
What happens next
- 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
Common questions in Kent
Do you cover Gillingham?
Yes. We survey, supply and fit stairwell fire doors throughout Gillingham and the rest of Kent, including ME7 and nearby Chatham.
Can you fit just one door in Gillingham?
Yes — from a single door to a full building. Where possible, small jobs are scheduled alongside other visits in Kent.
Is the survey in Gillingham free?
Yes. We measure and schedule your doors at no cost and send a fixed, itemised quote.
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'.
Neighbouring areas
- Chatham (1 mile)
- Rochester (2 miles)
- Strood (3 miles)
- Gravesend (9 miles)
- Maidstone (9 miles)
- Sittingbourne (9 miles)
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