Composite fire doors for Chatham buildings
We provide composite fire doors in Chatham (ME4 and the surrounding postcodes), from the first survey through to a documented handover.
In and around Chatham, fire door work covers everything from family homes after loft conversions to industrial estates. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
For deck-access blocks in and around Chatham, we specify composite doors certified for external use, with the right threshold detail. We only fit composite doors in Chatham in configurations covered by the product's certification.
Where do composite fire doors make sense?
Composite doorsets are widely used as flat entrance doors, both inside corridors and on external deck-access walkways where the door faces the weather. Their factory finish avoids repainting, which matters because paint build-up is a common reason seals stop working. Many products also offer security features alongside the fire rating.
Each installation includes:
- FD30S composite doorset made to measure
- Certificate reference and photo record
- Viewer, numerals and security hardware within evidence
- Advice on certified composite products and options
Which fire door rules apply in Chatham?
England's framework applies in Chatham. Approved Document B guides the fire performance of new and replacement doors under the Building Regulations 2010. Day-to-day duties sit with the responsible person under the Fire Safety Order 2005, and for multi-occupied residential buildings, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 add duties such as giving residents information about fire doors.
For blocks over 11 metres in Chatham, those regulations require communal fire door checks at least every three months and best-endeavours flat entrance door checks each year. In higher-risk buildings, building work is overseen by the Building Safety Regulator, so we check whether approval is needed before starting.
Buildings and duty holders in Chatham
The need for composite fire doors usually arises in housing association estates or purpose-built blocks of flats, and sometimes deck-access blocks. Each has its own pressures, such as residents at home or a building that must stay open, so we plan the sequence of work in Chatham to keep escape routes protected throughout.
What happens after you enquire
- Survey opening, threshold and exposure
- Agree colour, glazing and hardware within the certified range
- Order doorset to measure
- Remove existing door and frame
- Install, seal and adjust to the manufacturer's instructions
- Test closer and locks and hand over evidence
Budgeting for composite fire doors in Chatham
If you need a budget figure first, the guide for composite fire doors is £1,400–£2,600 per composite flat entrance doorset supplied and fitted, ex VAT. We firm that up after a survey, pricing each door separately so you can see where the money goes.
Around Chatham
Chatham is about 12.5 km from Maidstone, and we cover both, along with nearby Rochester and Gillingham. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Common questions
Do you work in Chatham?
Yes, we take on composite fire doors in Chatham and the surrounding area, including Rochester and Gillingham. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Chatham building?
Yes. Send it over and we can often price straight from it, then confirm on site. We report back against the same door references so you can close actions off.
Do composite fire doors need a closer?
Yes, as flat entrance doors they need a self-closing device that closes and latches them. This can be overhead or concealed, depending on the certified options.
Are composite fire doors as good as timber ones?
Both can perform well when they are certified and installed correctly. Composite doors offer low maintenance and colour choice; timber doorsets offer more flexibility on sizes and finishes. The certification and installation matter more than the material.