Automatic door work in Ashford
Care homes and supported living schemes are spread across Ashford and the surrounding area, and their doors have to balance easy access with resident safety. Slow, gentle operation, hold-open devices linked to the fire alarm and controlled exits are typical requirements.
- Sensor and drive unit upgrades. New activation and safety sensors, or a replacement drive unit on the existing frame, when an older door in Ashford is worn or its parts are hard to find. See drive unit replacement.
- Refurbishment. New glass, tracks, rollers, seals and floor guides to bring a tired automatic door back into good order, priced as a fixed, itemised quote after a free survey. See refurbishment.
- Upgrades after an inspection. Work that closes the gaps a safety inspection finds on older doors in England, from extra safety sensors to clearer signage, quoted item by item. See safety and compliance upgrades.
- Shops and high streets. Automatic doors that hold heat in and let customers with buggies, wheelchairs or full bags walk straight in, including older shopfronts where space is tight. See shops and retail.
Services in Ashford
New automatic doors
- Automatic sliding doors in Ashford
- Telescopic sliding doors in Ashford
- Curved automatic doors in Ashford
- Frameless glass automatic doors in Ashford
- Revolving doors in Ashford
- Automatic folding doors in Ashford
- Automatic swing doors in Ashford
- Hermetic sliding doors in Ashford
- Break-out escape route doors in Ashford
- Automatic entrance lobbies in Ashford
Accessibility and control
- Accessible door operators in Ashford
- Home automatic door openers in Ashford
- Automating an existing door in Ashford
- Automatic internal doors in Ashford
- Touch-free and push-button activation in Ashford
- Access control for automatic doors in Ashford
- Fire door hold-open devices in Ashford
Repairs, servicing and safety
- Automatic door repairs in Ashford
- Automatic door servicing in Ashford
- Safety inspections and risk assessments in Ashford
- Sensor upgrades and replacement in Ashford
- Drive unit replacement in Ashford
- Automatic door refurbishment in Ashford
- Safety and compliance upgrades in Ashford
Automatic doors and the law in England
Under the Equality Act 2010, service providers and employers must make reasonable adjustments for disabled people, which can include altering a physical feature such as a heavy entrance door.
Doors on escape routes and fire doors are covered by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. In England, fire safety law says sliding or revolving doors must not be used for exits specifically intended as emergency exits.
Nearby towns (straight-line distance)
- Faversham · 11.6 mi
- Canterbury · 12.8 mi
- Folkestone · 13.5 mi
- Sittingbourne · 14.8 mi
- Whitstable · 16.2 mi
- Maidstone · 17.5 mi
Questions from Ashford
Do you cover all of Ashford?
Yes. Specialist automatic door engineers working under our management travel to addresses throughout Ashford, including smaller towns and rural sites. We are the contracting party for every job, so you arrange the work, agree the price and receive the paperwork through us.
What types of automatic door can you install in Ashford?
Sliding, telescopic, curved, frameless glass, folding, swing and revolving doors, plus hermetic doors for controlled environments, break-out doors for escape routes and entrance lobbies. We also fit accessible operators to existing doors and openers in private homes. Browse new automatic doors to compare the options.
Can you fit automatic doors to listed buildings in Ashford?
Often, yes, with the right consent. Changes to a listed building, or to a shopfront in a conservation area, usually need approval from the local planning authority. Slim operators and automating the existing door can reduce the visual impact. Our guide to shop doors, planning and listed buildings explains what to check.
Can work in Ashford be done outside opening hours?
Yes. Early mornings, evenings and weekends can be arranged for shops, surgeries, offices and schools that need their entrance during the day. Tell us your preferred times when you enquire. Any extra cost is set out in the written quote or the agreed visit price before the work is booked.
Can an existing door in Ashford be made automatic?
Often, yes. If the door, frame and hinges are sound, a swing or sliding operator can be added rather than replacing the whole entrance. The free survey checks the weight and condition of the door, the fixings, the space for the operator and the power supply. See automating an existing door for what is involved.