Stairwell & Escape Route Doors for Maidstone buildings
Getting stairwell fire doors right in Maidstone means choosing a certified doorset for each opening and fitting it exactly as tested. That's the whole service: survey, schedule, certified doorset, careful installation and the paperwork to prove it.
Maidstone is one of the main towns we cover in Kent; tell us your dates and we'll arrange a survey.
Fire door rules in Maidstone
Fire doors in Maidstone 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.
Stairwell fire doors prices in Maidstone
Our guide price for stairwell fire doors in Maidstone 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.
The biggest price drivers are leaf size, glazing, finish and ironmongery; upper floors without lifts and restricted parking can also affect fitting cost.
Where stairwell fire doors are used in Maidstone
Wherever they are in Maidstone, stairwell fire doors are most often specified for escape corridors 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.
- Escape corridors
- Stair cores in flats and offices
- Lift lobbies
- Basement and plant stairs
What you get with each 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 Maidstone
- 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
How quickly can you survey in Maidstone?
We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine Maidstone visits with other work in Kent. Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire.
Is the survey in Maidstone free?
Yes. We measure and schedule your doors at no cost and send a fixed, itemised quote.
Do you remove the old doors?
Yes. Removal and disposal of the old door and frame is included when we replace a doorset in Maidstone.
Do stairwell doors need smoke seals?
Usually yes. Doors onto protected stairs are typically FD30S or FD60S.
Nearby towns we cover
- Chatham (8 miles)
- Rochester (8 miles)
- Gillingham (9 miles)
- Strood (9 miles)
- Sittingbourne (11 miles)
- Tonbridge (12 miles)
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