Door closer repairs Kent

Fire door closers on premises in Kent or across the South East must suit the door, so we check the power size and any evidence before fitting a replacement. Landlords with several doors in Kent and elsewhere in the South East can have the closers checked together rather than arranging separate visits for each one.

What do we fix in Kent?

Door will not latchThe cause is often the latch speed or a tight keep, so we check them together.

Slamming doorClosing speed and latch speed are set with valves. We adjust them, and replace the unit if the valves no longer hold.

Fire door closersA fire door needs a closer of at least power size EN 3 that is suitable for that door, with evidence to match.

How much does it cost in Kent?

As a guide, allow £145 to £345 ex VAT per closer. A slamming door at your Kent shop is usually a closer that needs adjusting or replacing, and one photo of the unit is a good start. We set out every cost in writing before work starts.

Which towns do you cover?

Common questions

Do you cover all of Kent?

Yes. ShopFronts UK works across Kent, including Ashford, Canterbury, Chatham, Dartford.

Can a door closer be adjusted rather than replaced?

Yes, if it is not leaking. Most closers have valves that set the closing and latching speed, and many have adjustable power. If the unit is leaking oil, or adjustment makes no difference, it needs replacing.

What size door closer do I need?

The size depends on the door's width and weight under BS EN 1154. EN 3 suits doors up to 950 mm and 60 kg, and fire doors need EN 3 or above. Exposed doors in windy spots may need more power, which we check on site.

Why is my shop door so hard to open?

The closer is probably too powerful or badly set. Approved Document M and BS 8300 give guidance of no more than 30 N at the start of opening and 22.5 N from 30 to 60 degrees. Under the Equality Act 2010, service providers must make reasonable adjustments.

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Door closer repairs in Kent