Stairwell fire doors in Swanley: how we work
Fire Rated Doors supplies and fits stairwell fire doors in Swanley, 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 BR8 and the surrounding area, including Bexley. Tell us your postcode and preferred dates and we'll confirm a survey slot.
What the law says in Swanley
Because Swanley 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.
What do stairwell fire doors cost in Swanley?
Our guide price for stairwell fire doors in Swanley 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.
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.
Where stairwell fire doors are used in Swanley
Typical uses for stairwell fire doors in Swanley include basement and plant stairs 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.
- Basement and plant stairs
- Stair cores in flats and offices
- Lift lobbies
- 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
Four steps to compliant doors
- 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
Stairwell fire doors in Swanley: questions
Do you cover Swanley?
Yes. We survey, supply and fit stairwell fire doors throughout Swanley and the rest of Kent, including BR8 and nearby Bexley.
Do you remove the old doors?
Yes. Removal and disposal of the old door and frame is included when we replace a doorset in Swanley.
Which rules do stairwell fire doors in Swanley need to meet?
They are specified to Approved Document B (England) and your fire risk assessment or fire strategy. We confirm the rating of each door at survey.
Which way should an escape door open?
In the direction of escape where the number of people using it is high — Approved Document B sets the thresholds. Many small-occupancy doors can open either way.
Also covering towns near Swanley
- Bexley (3 miles)
- Dartford (4 miles)
- Welling (6 miles)
- Eltham (6 miles)
- Thamesmead (7 miles)
- Grays (9 miles)
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