Fire exit doors: our service in Gillingham
Our fire exit doors service covers Gillingham and the wider Kent area. Every job starts with a survey of the openings, so the quote reflects your actual doors rather than a guess.
Buildings in and around Gillingham range from HMOs to purpose-built flats and GP surgeries. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
Before quoting for an exit door in Gillingham, we check whether it needs fire resistance, so you only pay for what the strategy requires. Exit doors in Gillingham can be fitted with outside access and alarm options that never stop people getting out.
Panic bars or emergency hardware?
Panic hardware to BS EN 1125, such as push bars, is designed for places where members of the public may be present and may not know the building. Emergency exit hardware to BS EN 179, such as push pads or levers, is for areas used by trained staff who know how the exit works. The right choice depends on who will be using the door in an emergency.
As standard, the work covers:
- Assessment of whether fire resistance is required
- Single and double exit doors in steel or timber
- Weather and threshold detailing
- Outside access devices and alarmed options
Fire door law for Gillingham properties
Fire doors in Gillingham 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 Gillingham 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.
Buildings and duty holders in Gillingham
The need for fire exit doors usually arises in shops or warehouses, and sometimes schools. 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 Gillingham to keep escape routes protected throughout.
The steps on a Gillingham installation
- Check the fire strategy and who uses the exit
- Select door type, rating and exit hardware
- Order doorset and hardware set
- Remove the existing door and prepare the opening
- Install, seal and weather the doorset
- Test exit operation, closers and security features
What does fire exit doors cost in Gillingham?
Budget around £1,100–£2,600 per exit doorset with hardware, supplied and fitted, ex VAT for fire exit doors. Our guide prices are the same in Gillingham as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Nearby areas we cover from Gillingham
Nearby towns we cover include Chatham, Rochester and Strood. Distance from Gillingham does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Common questions
Is Gillingham within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Gillingham in Kent and neighbouring towns such as Chatham. There is no charge for the survey.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Gillingham 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.
Which is better, a push bar or a push pad?
Push bars (panic hardware) suit public areas; push pads and levers (emergency exit hardware) suit areas used by trained staff. The choice depends on who will use the door in an emergency.
Do fire exit doors have to open outwards?
Exit doors generally open in the direction of escape, especially where many people use them. Your fire strategy or risk assessment sets the requirement for each door.