Composite fire doors in Ramsgate, done to the evidence
For property owners, landlords and managing agents in Ramsgate, we offer composite fire doors with one team for the survey, the product and the installation.
Around Ramsgate, schools, family homes after loft conversions and care homes all depend on fire doors that close, latch and seal. We survey each opening and tell you plainly which doors need work and which don't.
Composite doorsets are a popular option for flat entrance programmes, and in Ramsgate they suit blocks where residents want colour choice and low maintenance. For deck-access blocks in and around Ramsgate, we specify composite doors certified for external use, with the right threshold detail.
How we fit composite doorsets
Composite doorsets are installed strictly to the manufacturer's instructions, which typically set out fixing positions, packing, the sealing of the frame-to-wall gap and threshold details. We set the closer so that it closes and latches the door, test the locks and record everything for your files. Where a resident or freeholder chooses colours, we make sure the chosen option is within the certified range.
On a typical job that means:
- Self-closer, smoke and intumescent seals
- Advice on certified composite products and options
- Certificate reference and photo record
- FD30S composite doorset made to measure
Fire door law for Ramsgate properties
Fire doors in Ramsgate fall under English rules. New and replacement doors are covered by the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B. In workplaces and the common parts of blocks, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, as clarified by the Fire Safety Act 2021, puts the duty on the responsible person to keep fire doors suitable and maintained.
For residential buildings in Ramsgate above 11 metres, regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 adds checks: communal fire doors at least every three months and best-endeavours checks of flat entrance doors at least every twelve months. Higher-risk buildings of at least 18 metres or seven storeys also come under the Building Safety Act 2022, where works may need approval from the Building Safety Regulator.
Where composite fire doors fit in Ramsgate
From converted flats to purpose-built blocks of flats, the requirement for composite fire doors in Ramsgate comes from the fire strategy or risk assessment for the building. We work from that document, or help you interpret your inspection report, before quoting.
From enquiry to handover in Ramsgate
- 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
Guide prices in Ramsgate
Guide pricing for composite fire doors: £1,400–£2,600 per composite flat entrance doorset supplied and fitted, ex VAT. Volume work across several doors in one Ramsgate building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Covering Ramsgate and nearby
Nearby towns we cover include Broadstairs, Margate and Deal. Distance from Ramsgate does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Questions
Do you cover CT11 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Ramsgate including CT11, and nearby towns such as Broadstairs and Margate. The survey and written quote are free.
How quickly can you survey in Ramsgate?
It depends on the number of doors and access, but we offer survey dates as soon as we reply to your enquiry. If an inspection has found urgent safety issues, tell us and we'll prioritise.
Can composite fire doors face the weather?
Some are designed for external use on deck-access blocks. The product must be certified for that use and fitted with the right threshold and weather detailing.
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.