Steel fire doors in Gillingham: what's involved
From the ME7 postcode district outwards, we take on steel fire doors across Gillingham for homes, blocks and workplaces.
In and around Gillingham, fire door work covers everything from GP surgeries to industrial units. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
Plant rooms, bin stores and warehouses in and around Gillingham often call for steel doorsets that can take knocks and damp. For steel fire doors in Gillingham we order factory-prepared doorsets so the hardware matches the test evidence exactly.
Security and finishes
Steel fire doors can combine fire resistance with security features such as heavier locks and anti-jemmy details, within the evidence. They are usually powder coated in a range of colours, which gives a hard-wearing finish for back-of-house areas.
As standard, the work covers:
- Frame anchoring and gap sealing to instructions
- Powder-coated finishes
- Ratings to suit the wall, including 60 minutes
- Single and double steel doorsets
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
You are most likely to need steel fire doors if you look after warehouses, workshops or plant rooms. Whatever the building in Gillingham, we survey each opening and tell you which doors need work and which do not.
Our process in Gillingham
- Survey the opening, wall type and use
- Specify rating, size, hardware and finish
- Order factory-prepared steel doorset
- Remove existing door and prepare the opening
- Anchor, pack and seal the frame; hang the leaf
- Commission closer and locks; record evidence
Budgeting for steel fire doors in Gillingham
If you need a budget figure first, the guide for steel fire doors is £900–£2,200 per steel doorset supplied and fitted, ex VAT. We firm that up after a survey, pricing each door separately so you can see where the money goes.
Nearby areas we cover from Gillingham
We also cover towns near Gillingham, including Chatham (1.8 km away), Rochester and Strood. If your building is in ME7 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
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.
Do I need to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to give us access to the doors. For blocks and commercial buildings, a caretaker or site contact is fine; for HMOs and homes, we agree a time with you or your tenants.
Do steel fire doors need intumescent seals?
Some steel doorsets use intumescent seals and some do not, depending on how they were tested. The certification sets out exactly what is required.
How long do steel doorsets take to make?
Steel doorsets are usually made to order with factory-prepared hardware, so allow a few weeks. We confirm the lead time with your quote.