Timber fire doors in Canterbury: how we work
Fire Rated Doors supplies and fits timber fire doors in Canterbury, 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.
Canterbury is about 24 miles from Maidstone; we cover both, along with Whitstable, Herne Bay and Faversham.
Fire door rules in Canterbury
New and replacement fire doors in Canterbury 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.
Guide prices in Canterbury
Budget around £750 to £1,600 per single doorset for timber fire doors supplied and fitted in Canterbury, excluding VAT. We price each opening separately so nothing is hidden in a lump sum.
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 timber fire doors are used in Canterbury
In Canterbury, timber fire doors are typically needed in period buildings needing bespoke sizes and schools and care homes.
Kent's Medway towns, county town of Maidstone and coastal resorts bring a mix of flats, HMOs, hotels and converted seaside buildings.
- Period buildings needing bespoke sizes
- Schools and care homes
- Flats and HMOs
- Offices and hotels
What's in the doorset
| Ratings | FD30, FD30S, FD60, FD60S |
|---|---|
| Faces | Primed, pre-painted, laminate, oak, ash, walnut and other veneers |
| Frames | Hardwood or engineered frames to match |
| Sizes | Standard and made-to-measure |
| Code of practice | BS 8214:2026 |
See the full specification and options for Timber Fire Doorsets
Four steps to compliant doors
- Tell us about the doors — photos help
- Free measure survey at your Canterbury property
- Door-by-door schedule and fixed price
- Installation and handover pack
Timber fire doors in Canterbury: questions
Is the survey in Canterbury free?
Yes. We measure and schedule your doors at no cost and send a fixed, itemised quote.
How quickly can you survey in Canterbury?
We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine Canterbury visits with other work in Kent. Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire.
Will I get certificates for the doors fitted in Canterbury?
Every doorset is listed in your handover pack with the manufacturer's certificate reference, plus an installation record and photos.
Which veneers are available?
Oak, ash, walnut, sapele and many others, crown or quarter cut.
Timber Fire Doorsets near Canterbury
- Whitstable (6 miles)
- Herne Bay (7 miles)
- Faversham (9 miles)
- Ashford, Kent (13 miles)
- Folkestone (14 miles)
- Deal (14 miles)
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