Fire door closers in Kent: what's involved
We provide fire door closers across Kent, covering 23 towns and 73 postcode districts, including Maidstone, Gillingham and Chatham.
Free-swing closers are a practical option for Kent care homes and supported living. A closer that fails to latch the door is one of the first things we put right on Kent fire doors.
Managing agents, landlords, schools, care providers, businesses and homeowners in Kent can all use one team for survey, supply, installation and evidence. We plan work around occupants and hand over a record for every door.
Setting a closer properly
Closers have adjustments for closing speed, latching action and often backcheck. We set them so the door closes from any angle and engages the latch, without slamming. In England, Approved Document M guidance on opening force, no more than 30N for the first 30 degrees and 22.5N from 30 to 60 degrees at the leading edge, is a useful benchmark for usability. Our closers guide has more detail.
Rules and responsibilities in Kent
The rules that apply to fire doors in Kent are England's. The responsible person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 must keep fire doors in non-domestic premises and the common parts of flats in working order; the Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed that this includes flat entrance doors onto common parts.
Where a Kent block is above 11 metres, regulation 10 of the 2022 regulations means communal doors are checked every three months and flat entrance doors annually on a best-endeavours basis. Replacement doors must also satisfy the Building Regulations, with Approved Document B as the guidance most building control bodies work from.
From enquiry to handover in Kent
- Check the door, frame and existing closer
- Select a closer suited to the leaf and use
- Fit to the template and the door's evidence
- Adjust closing and latching speeds
- Test from wide and small opening angles
- Record the closer and its settings
What does fire door closers cost in Kent?
As a guide, budget £90–£220 per closer supplied and fitted; adjustment visits from £195, ex VAT for fire door closers. The figure for your Kent building depends on the number of doors, the rating, the condition of the frames, finishes, hardware and access. We confirm a fixed price after the free survey.
Common questions
Do you provide fire door closers across Kent?
Yes. We cover all of Kent, including Maidstone and Gillingham. Surveys and written quotes are free.
Do all fire doors need closers?
Most do. Exceptions include some doors kept locked shut and some doors within houses, depending on the fire strategy.
Can a fire door closer be too strong?
Yes. An over-powered or badly set closer makes the door hard to open and may lead people to wedge it. The goal is reliable closing with a reasonable opening force.