What steel fire doors in Tonbridge should include
Our steel fire doors service in Tonbridge is simple: a survey, a fixed quote, certified products and an installation finished to the manufacturer's evidence.
In and around Tonbridge, fire door work covers everything from small offices to schools. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
For steel fire doors in Tonbridge we order factory-prepared doorsets so the hardware matches the test evidence exactly. We anchor and seal steel frames in Tonbridge buildings to the manufacturer's instructions and photograph the work before it is covered.
How installation differs from timber
Steel frames are fixed with the anchors and fixing centres the manufacturer specifies, and frames are often grouted or packed according to the instructions. Steel doors usually arrive with hinges and hardware preparations made in the factory, so the hardware set must be ordered correctly at the outset. BS 8214:2026 now covers steel, metal and composite doors as well as timber, including how to seal them to the surrounding structure.
Each installation includes:
- Ratings to suit the wall, including 60 minutes
- Locks, closers and panic hardware as specified
- Factory-prepared hinges and hardware
- Single and double steel doorsets
Rules and responsibilities in Tonbridge
The rules that apply to fire doors in Tonbridge 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 Tonbridge 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.
Where steel fire doors fit in Tonbridge
You are most likely to need steel fire doors if you look after warehouses, car park lobbies or bin stores. Whatever the building in Tonbridge, we survey each opening and tell you which doors need work and which do not.
How a Tonbridge job runs
- 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
Prices for steel fire doors in Tonbridge
As a guide, budget £900–£2,200 per steel doorset supplied and fitted, ex VAT for steel fire doors. The figure for your Tonbridge 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 Tonbridge
Tonbridge is about 18.7 km from Maidstone, and we cover both, along with nearby Royal Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Questions from Tonbridge
Do you work in Tonbridge?
Yes, we take on steel fire doors in Tonbridge and the surrounding area, including Royal Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
How quickly can you survey in Tonbridge?
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 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.
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.