The short version
Building a new cold room in Dartford or replacing a tired door? We quote a fixed price in writing after a free survey that covers temperature, traffic, hygiene and pressure relief needs.
- Town
- Dartford
- Postcode district
- DA1
- Area
- Kent
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What to specify
- Heated frames. Heater cables in freezer door frames stop ice welding the seals shut.
- Impact protection. Protection around the opening helps stop forklifts damaging expensive insulated leaves.
- Hygienic finishes. Plastisol-coated steel, stainless steel or GRP for food and pharmaceutical use.
- Tight seals. Compressible gaskets pressed against the frame as the door closes.
- Thick insulation. Foam-filled leaves sized to the room temperature, from chillers to freezers.
Examples of work we can quote for
- Fitting freezer-grade PVC strip curtains behind cold store doors that stand open during loading.
- Replacing an iced-up sliding freezer door with a new insulated door, heated frame and heated threshold.
- Adding a heated pressure relief valve to a freezer room where suction makes the door hard to open once it closes.
Who is responsible for door safety at a site in Dartford?
In England, two sets of duties meet at a powered door. The installer who supplies or motorises it must hand over a door that meets the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008, tested against BS EN 12453 and documented. The business in control of the premises must then maintain it: regulation 5 of the Workplace Regulations 1992 covers maintenance, and regulation 18 requires upward-opening doors to have a device that stops them falling back and powered doors to have features that prevent trapping.
Planning the work around your site
Most installations in Dartford can be phased so part of the site keeps working. We agree access routes, exclusion zones and any temporary security with you before the team arrives, and can work early mornings, evenings or weekends where the business needs it.
Prices for cold store and freezer doors in Dartford
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) |
|---|---|
| Cold store / freezer door (sliding) | £6,495 – £17,995 |
| High-speed fabric door | £7,495 – £15,995 |
Guide prices for supply and installation unless stated, excluding VAT, which is added at the current rate where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after a survey, before any work starts.
Frequently asked questions
What safety release do cold store doors in Dartford need?
Every cold store door should open from inside without a key or tool, even when locked from outside. We fit a clearly marked inside release and can add an alarm button connected to a monitored panel.
Can our cold store door in Dartford be made electric?
Often, yes, if the leaf and track are sound, or with a new electric sliding door. Powered cold store doors need safety edges and photocells and a drive suited to the temperature.
Do you repair cold store doors in Dartford?
Yes. We replace gaskets, frame heaters, rollers, tracks, releases and drives on most makes. Repair visits are chargeable, and we quote before larger repairs or recommend replacement when the leaf itself has failed.
Cold store and freezer doors near Dartford
Besides Dartford, we can survey and quote for sites in Erith, Bexley, Bexleyheath and the rest of Kent.
- Cold store and freezer doors in Erith
- Cold store and freezer doors in Bexley
- Cold store and freezer doors in Bexleyheath
- Cold store and freezer doors in Swanley
- Cold store and freezer doors in Welling
- Cold store and freezer doors in Sidcup
Other services in Dartford
- Industrial roller shutters
- Impact traffic doors
- Industrial door replacement
- High-speed doors
- PVC strip curtains
- Complete loading bays
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
- Hangar and large-span doors
More about Cold store and freezer doors · industrial doors in Dartford. Last updated 19 October 2026.