Kent · DA1

Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Dartford

Need a fire door hold-open device in Dartford? Tell us the building and roughly how many doors, and we will confirm a fixed price before booking.

In short: a fire door hold-open device keeps a fire door open in normal use and releases it to close automatically when the fire alarm activates. Free-swing closers let the door move freely like an ordinary door, then close it on alarm.

Town: Dartford
County / area: Kent
County council: Kent
Postcode district: DA1
Region: South East England
Population: Around 51,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Bexley (5 km)

What kind of buildings in Dartford need fire door work?

Dartford has smaller blocks of flats, flats above shops, care homes and schools, where a single day on site often covers every fire door. If you look after more than one building around Dartford, we can schedule them on the same day.

Included as standard in Dartford

Wire-free radio units linked to compatible alarm systems
Free-swing closers for residents who struggle with door weight
Testing of release on alarm and of the door's closing action
Acoustic hold-open units that release on the alarm sound
Hard-wired electromagnetic units, with the alarm contractor

Testing	Devices included in the weekly alarm test routine.
Closing	After release the door closes fully and latches.
Suitability	Device and closer compatible with the door and alarm.

Full details on our fire door hold-open devices page.

How we work in Dartford

Priced door by door

Every failed item in Dartford is priced separately, so you approve exactly what you want done.

Records you can use

PDF and spreadsheet records for every Dartford building, ready for your fire risk assessor.

Booked around you

Visits in Dartford are booked around residents, pupils or patients, including early, late and weekend slots by arrangement.

Fire safety law that applies in Dartford

Buildings in Dartford fall under English fire safety law: the Fire Safety Order 2005 requires fire doors to be maintained, and in multi-occupied residential buildings over 11 metres regulation 10 sets quarterly and annual checks.

How much do fire door hold-open devices cost in Dartford?

Guide prices for fire door hold-open devices in Dartford start from £280 per visit; typical rates are £280–£650 per door, ex VAT. Get a guide price for your Dartford building.

Questions from Dartford clients

How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Dartford?

It depends on the number of doors and access. Tell us what you need and we will give you the earliest date when you call, and confirm it in writing.

Which fire safety law applies in Dartford?

Dartford is in England, so the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies, together with the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 for multi-occupied residential buildings.

How often should they be tested?

With the weekly fire alarm test, and checked in detail at each fire door inspection.

Do acoustic hold-open devices work with any alarm?

They listen for the alarm sounder, so the sounder must be loud enough at the door. We check the sound level and the alarm type before recommending one.