Getting fire door replacement right in Canterbury
From the CT1 postcode district outwards, we take on fire door replacement across Canterbury for homes, blocks and workplaces.
In and around Canterbury, fire door work covers everything from low-rise blocks of flats to high-street shops. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
We never leave a Canterbury opening without a door; the new one is on site before the old one comes out. If a door in your Canterbury building can be repaired rather than replaced, we will tell you.
Minimal disruption
We never leave an opening without a door. Replacements are scheduled so the new door is on site before the old one comes out, and each opening is finished, tested and photographed the same day wherever possible.
On a typical job that means:
- Evidence linked back to your inspection report
- Frame repair or replacement where needed
- Assessment of repair versus replacement
- Removal and disposal of the old door
What the rules say for Canterbury
England's framework applies in Canterbury. 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 Canterbury, 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.
Which buildings in Canterbury need fire door replacement?
From schools to blocks of flats, the requirement for fire door replacement in Canterbury 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.
The steps on a Canterbury installation
- Review the inspection report or survey each door
- Recommend repair or replacement with reasons
- Order replacements to size
- Remove the old door only when the new one is on site
- Install, test and record each opening
- Dispose of old doors and hand over evidence
Budgeting for fire door replacement in Canterbury
As a guide, budget £300–£600 for a leaf, £650–£2,400 for a doorset depending on type, ex VAT for fire door replacement. The figure for your Canterbury 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.
Around Canterbury
We also cover towns near Canterbury, including Whitstable (9.8 km away), Herne Bay and Faversham. If your building is in CT1 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Questions
Do you work in Canterbury?
Yes, we take on fire door replacement in Canterbury and the surrounding area, including Whitstable and Herne Bay. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
What happens on a survey in Canterbury?
We look at every door in scope: the leaf, frame, gaps, seals, hinges, closer, glazing and how the frame is fixed. You then get a written quote that prices each door separately.
Can you replace just the door and keep the frame?
Yes, if the frame is sound and compatible with the new leaf's certification. If not, we replace the whole doorset.
How do I know if a fire door needs replacing?
A competent inspection will tell you. Typical reasons are serious damage, gaps that cannot be corrected, no evidence the door is a fire door, or unapproved alterations such as new holes or glazing.