Communal fire doors in Horsham: how we work
Looking for communal fire doors in Horsham? Our supply and fit service covers RH12 and the surrounding area, including Crawley and Horley. We quote complete doorsets — leaf, frame, seals, hinges and closer — because that is what the fire certification actually covers.
We cover RH12 and the surrounding area, including Crawley. Tell us your postcode and preferred dates and we'll confirm a survey slot.
What the law says in Horsham
Fire doors in Horsham sit under English rules: Approved Document B sets what goes in, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 covers keeping doors effective in non-domestic premises and shared parts of residential buildings, and the 2022 regulations require regular door checks in residential buildings taller than 11 metres. Higher-risk buildings — 18 metres or seven storeys with two or more homes — also come under the Building Safety Act 2022.
Guide prices in Horsham
Our guide for communal fire doors is £1,600–£3,200 per pair fitted, ex VAT. Quotes for Horsham are fixed once we've measured, and include removing and disposing of old doors where they're being replaced.
We show each door's price separately, so if budget is tight you can phase the work and start with the doors your fire risk assessment prioritises.
Buildings that need communal fire doors
In Horsham, communal fire doors are typically needed in sheltered and supported housing and student accommodation.
West Sussex combines Crawley's offices and Gatwick-related industry with coastal towns' care homes, hotels and converted houses.
- Sheltered and supported housing
- Student accommodation
- Blocks of flats
- Hotels
Communal & Corridor Fire Doors: key specification
| Rating | FD30S typical; FD60S in some lobbies |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Singles, pairs and leaf-and-a-half |
| Glazing | Vision panels sized to the doorset's evidence |
| Hold-open | Alarm-linked magnetic hold-open or free-swing closers (BS EN 1155) |
| Accessibility | Opening forces and vision panels to accessibility guidance (Approved Document M in England) |
See the full specification and options for Communal & Corridor Fire Doors
How it works in Horsham
- Tell us about the doors — photos help
- Free measure survey at your Horsham property
- Door-by-door schedule and fixed price
- Installation and handover pack
Common questions in West Sussex
Will I get certificates for the doors fitted in Horsham?
Every doorset is listed in your handover pack with the manufacturer's certificate reference, plus an installation record and photos.
How quickly can you survey in Horsham?
We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine Horsham visits with other work in West Sussex. Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire.
Do you remove the old doors?
Yes. Removal and disposal of the old door and frame is included when we replace a doorset in Horsham.
Should communal doors be glazed?
Doors across corridors usually need vision panels so people can see who is on the other side. The glass must be tested in that doorset.
Neighbouring areas
- Crawley (7 miles)
- Horley (11 miles)
- Haywards Heath (11 miles)
- Burgess Hill (11 miles)
- Reigate (13 miles)
- Redhill (14 miles)
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