Kent · DA11

Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Gravesend

Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Gravesend, Kent: every door logged, photographed and graded, with a clear price for anything that needs putting right.

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. We use the same method for buildings in Gravesend.

Town: Gravesend
County / area: Kent
County council: Kent
Postcode district: DA11
Region: South East England
Population: Around 54,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Grays (5 km)

Fire doors in Gravesend's buildings

In a town the size of Gravesend, many buildings are looked after by landlords and managing agents with a handful of properties each. Gravesend jobs start with a short call to agree access, followed by a fixed price in writing.

Included as standard in Gravesend

A record of the device and the test for the fire log
Acoustic hold-open units that release on the alarm sound
Hard-wired electromagnetic units, with the alarm contractor
Testing of release on alarm and of the door's closing action
Free-swing closers for residents who struggle with door weight

Release	The door releases on alarm activation, every time.
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.

What to expect in Gravesend

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Gravesend and Kent.

Same report everywhere

Whether your building is in Gravesend or across the country, the report format, defect grading and pricing are the same.

Photos of every defect

You get photographs of every defect found in Gravesend, linked to a door reference you can find again.

Which fire door rules apply in Gravesend?

Gravesend is in England, so the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to the common parts and non-domestic premises, and regulation 10 adds quarterly communal and annual flat entrance door checks in residential buildings with storeys over 11 metres.

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

In Gravesend, fire door hold-open devices typically cost £280–£650 per door ex VAT, with visits from £280. Get a guide price for your Gravesend building.

Common questions in Gravesend

Do you work in occupied buildings in Gravesend?

Yes. Inspections and repairs in Gravesend can be carried out in occupied flats, schools, care homes and workplaces, with doors kept closable at all times.

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.

Does regulation 10 apply to buildings in Gravesend?

Yes, if the building is a multi-occupied residential building with storeys over 11 metres. Gravesend is in England, so the quarterly communal door checks and annual flat entrance door checks apply to those buildings.

Can hold-open devices be used on flat entrance doors?

Generally not on flat entrance doors in residential blocks. They are mainly used on corridor and cross-corridor doors in other buildings, subject to the fire risk assessment.