Stairwell & Escape Route Doors for Strood buildings
Need stairwell fire doors in Strood? We supply and fit complete certified doorsets across Kent, starting with a free measure survey in and around ME2. 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 Strood surveys with other visits in Kent, such as Rochester and Chatham, which helps keep survey dates flexible.
What the law says in Strood
Fire doors in Strood 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.
Guide prices in Strood
Our guide for stairwell fire doors is £850–£1,400 per single doorset fitted, ex VAT. Quotes for Strood are fixed once we've measured, and include removing and disposing of old doors where they're being replaced.
The biggest price drivers are leaf size, glazing, finish and ironmongery; upper floors without lifts and restricted parking can also affect fitting cost.
Typical uses in Strood
Wherever they are in Strood, stairwell fire doors are most often specified for lift lobbies 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.
- Lift lobbies
- Stair cores in flats and offices
- Basement and plant stairs
- Escape corridors
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
From enquiry to handover
- 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
Stairwell fire doors in Strood: questions
Is the survey in Strood free?
Yes. We measure and schedule your doors at no cost and send a fixed, itemised quote.
Can you work around tenants or staff in Strood?
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.
Do you remove the old doors?
Yes. Removal and disposal of the old door and frame is included when we replace a doorset in Strood.
Do stairwell doors need smoke seals?
Usually yes. Doors onto protected stairs are typically FD30S or FD60S.
Neighbouring areas
- Rochester (1 mile)
- Chatham (2 miles)
- Gillingham (3 miles)
- Gravesend (6 miles)
- Grays (9 miles)
- Maidstone (9 miles)
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