Certified stairwell fire doors for Whitstable
Fire Rated Doors supplies and fits stairwell fire doors in Whitstable, 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.
Where possible we combine Whitstable surveys with other visits in Kent, such as Herne Bay and Canterbury, which helps keep survey dates flexible.
Fire door rules in Whitstable
Fire doors in Whitstable 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 Whitstable
Expect roughly £850–£1,400 per single doorset for stairwell fire doors, fitted, ex VAT. Your Whitstable quote is fixed after survey and itemised door by door.
If your fire risk assessment lists specific doors, send it with your enquiry and we'll price exactly those openings.
Where stairwell fire doors are needed
Basement and plant stairs and stair cores in flats and offices are among the most common settings for stairwell fire doors, in Whitstable as elsewhere.
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
- Escape corridors
- Lift lobbies
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
How it works in Whitstable
- Request a quote online or call
- Survey: sizes, ratings, hardware and condition
- Quote with each doorset's certification
- Phased fitting and handover records
Stairwell fire doors in Whitstable: questions
Do you remove the old doors?
Yes. Removal and disposal of the old door and frame is included when we replace a doorset in Whitstable.
Do you work for landlords and managing agents in Whitstable?
Yes. We can schedule doors flat by flat, send quotes per property and invoice the managing agent or freeholder.
What does a Whitstable quote include?
Survey, certified doorset, ironmongery, installation, removal of old doors and a handover pack. VAT is added at the standard rate.
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
- Herne Bay (4 miles)
- Canterbury (6 miles)
- Faversham (7 miles)
- Sittingbourne (12 miles)
- Margate (16 miles)
- Ashford, Kent (16 miles)
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