Stairwell fire doors in Rochester: how we work
Need stairwell fire doors in Rochester? We supply and fit complete certified doorsets across Kent, starting with a free measure survey in and around ME1. 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.
We cover ME1 and the surrounding area, including Chatham. Tell us your postcode and preferred dates and we'll confirm a survey slot.
Regulations for stairwell fire doors in Kent
New and replacement fire doors in Rochester are specified under the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B. In workplaces and the common parts of blocks of flats, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 makes the responsible person keep fire doors in working order, and in residential buildings with a storey above 11 metres regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 adds quarterly checks of communal doors and annual checks of flat entrance doors.
Stairwell fire doors prices in Rochester
Budget around £850 to £1,400 per single doorset for stairwell fire doors supplied and fitted in Rochester, excluding VAT. We price each opening separately so nothing is hidden in a lump sum.
The biggest price drivers are leaf size, glazing, finish and ironmongery; upper floors without lifts and restricted parking can also affect fitting cost.
Buildings that need stairwell fire doors
Lift lobbies and basement and plant stairs are among the most common settings for stairwell fire doors, in Rochester as elsewhere.
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
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
Four steps to compliant doors
- Share your FRA or inspection findings
- We confirm every door on site
- Fixed quote, certified doorsets only
- Fitted to the manufacturer's instructions, with photos
Common questions in Kent
Can you fit just one door in Rochester?
Yes — from a single door to a full building. Where possible, small jobs are scheduled alongside other visits in Kent.
What does a Rochester quote include?
Survey, certified doorset, ironmongery, installation, removal of old doors and a handover pack. VAT is added at the standard rate.
Do you cover Rochester?
Yes. We survey, supply and fit stairwell fire doors throughout Rochester and the rest of Kent, including ME1 and nearby Chatham.
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'.
Nearby towns we cover
- Chatham (1 mile)
- Strood (1 mile)
- Gillingham (2 miles)
- Gravesend (7 miles)
- Maidstone (8 miles)
- Stanford-le-Hope (10 miles)
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