Getting fire door ironmongery right in Maidstone
For property owners, landlords and managing agents in Maidstone, we offer fire door ironmongery with one team for the survey, the product and the installation.
Fire doors in Maidstone protect escape routes in HMOs, industrial units and schools alike. We adapt the programme to the building and its occupants, never the standard of the installation.
Missing hinge screws and unsuitable locks are routine findings on fire door inspections everywhere; in Maidstone we replace them with hardware covered by each door's evidence. Signage for fire doors in Maidstone buildings is fitted as part of the job, not as an afterthought.
Signage
Most fire doors need a sign saying whether they should be kept shut, kept locked or are automatic. We fit signage appropriate to the door's use as part of the installation.
Each installation includes:
- Fire door signage
- Fire-rated hinges, commonly grade 13
- Locks and latches covered by the evidence
- Intumescent pads and lock linings
The regulations behind fire doors in Maidstone
Fire doors in Maidstone 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 Maidstone 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 fire door ironmongery fit in Maidstone
From HMOs to offices, the requirement for fire door ironmongery in Maidstone 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.
What happens after you enquire
- Identify the door's certification and hardware schedule
- List items that need replacing
- Supply matching hardware
- Fit with correct pads and linings
- Check operation, closing and latching
- Record what was fitted
What does fire door ironmongery cost in Maidstone?
Guide pricing for fire door ironmongery: from £40 for minor items to £350 for a full hardware set per door, ex VAT. Volume work across several doors in one Maidstone building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Maidstone and neighbouring towns
Beyond Maidstone itself we also cover nearby towns such as Chatham (12.5 km), Rochester and Gillingham. The service, pricing and evidence are the same wherever you are.
Questions from Maidstone
Do you work in Maidstone?
Yes, we take on fire door ironmongery in Maidstone and the surrounding area, including Chatham and Rochester. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
How quickly can you survey in Maidstone?
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.
How many hinges does a fire door need?
Usually at least three, of the type and grade specified in the door's evidence. Heavier or taller doors may need more.
Are brass hinges acceptable on fire doors?
Only if they are fire tested and covered by the door's evidence. Many decorative hinges are not.