Fire-rated ceilings in Kent
Our teams carry out fire-rated ceilings in Maidstone, Canterbury, Ashford and Dartford and across the rest of Kent. A fire-rated ceiling is a tested ceiling system that holds back fire for a stated time, usually 30 or 60 minutes, protecting either the void above or the structure.
Fire-rated ceilings for Kent buildings
For shops and retail units in Dartford we programme ceilings around lease and opening dates, doing stockroom grids and shop-floor ceilings in one visit where possible. In older buildings in Tunbridge Wells we check void depths, window heads and the asbestos register before setting a new ceiling height.
Typical fire-rated ceilings jobs we price in Kent include shop units fitted out before opening, ceilings in older buildings with low window heads, office floors being re-tiled between tenants. Kent is in the South East, around 145 miles from our Birmingham base on average.
What the job includes
- Product data and installation records handed over
- Fire resistance classified to BS EN 13501-2
- 30 and 60-minute systems in grid or MF form
- Hold-down clips and protected openings where the system requires
Towns we cover in Kent
- Maidstone ME · 137 mi
- Canterbury CT · 155 mi
- Ashford TN · 154 mi
- Dartford DA · 119 mi
- Tunbridge Wells TN · 135 mi
- Dover CT · 170 mi
Questions people ask
Do you cover all of Kent?
Yes. We take on fire-rated ceilings across Kent, including Maidstone, Canterbury, Ashford, Dartford, Tunbridge Wells and Dover, and nearby areas such as Essex, East Sussex and Greater London.
Can you work around our shop's opening hours in Maidstone?
Yes. We can fit overnight or before opening, and phase the work so the shop floor keeps trading.
Can I put normal light fittings in a fire-rated ceiling?
Only if the system allows it, usually with fire hoods or protected fittings. Unprotected openings can void the rating.
Are all suspended ceilings fire-rated?
No. Most tiles have a good reaction-to-fire class, but fire resistance only applies to a complete system tested and installed as specified. Ask for the tested system reference.
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