Fire exit doors in Portslade

Fire Exit Doors for Portslade buildings

For landlords, managing agents, businesses and homeowners in Portslade, we provide fire exit doors with panic hardware with one fixed quote. A free survey comes first, then a door-by-door schedule, then installation to the manufacturer's instructions and a handover pack for your records.

We cover BN41 and the surrounding area, including Hove. Tell us your postcode and preferred dates and we'll confirm a survey slot.

Fire door rules in Portslade

In Portslade, as across England, Approved Document B governs new work and the Fire Safety Order 2005 governs existing premises. Note that Approved Document B is removing the BS 476 fire-resistance test references on 2 September 2029, so specifications are moving to EN classifications such as E30 Sa.

Fire exit doors prices in Portslade

Budget around £1,200 to £2,200 per single doorset for fire exit doors supplied and fitted in Portslade, excluding VAT. We price each opening separately so nothing is hidden in a lump sum.

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 fire exit doors

Typical uses for fire exit doors in Portslade include offices and venues and shops and showrooms.

Brighton and Hove's converted Regency and Victorian houses make it one of England's biggest HMO and flat-conversion markets; Eastbourne and Hastings add hotels and care homes.

Offices and venues
Shops and showrooms
Schools and community buildings
Warehouses and factories

What's in the doorset

Hardware	Panic bars to BS EN 1125 or emergency exit devices to BS EN 179
Construction	Steel or timber, single or double
Fire rating	Where the external wall or adjacent escape route requires it
Security	Outside access control and LPS 1175 options
Weathering	External thresholds and seals

See the full specification and options for Fire Exit Doors

From enquiry to handover

Send your postcode, door count and any fire risk assessment notes
We survey and measure each opening for free
You get a fixed, itemised quote with certificate references
We fit, test operation and hand over the paperwork

Common questions in East Sussex

Do you remove the old doors?

Yes. Removal and disposal of the old door and frame is included when we replace a doorset in Portslade.

Will I get certificates for the doors fitted in Portslade?

Every doorset is listed in your handover pack with the manufacturer's certificate reference, plus an installation record and photos.

Which rules do fire exit doors in Portslade need to meet?

They are specified to Approved Document B (England) and your fire risk assessment or fire strategy. We confirm the rating of each door at survey.

Which way does a fire exit door open?

Outward, in the direction of escape, where occupancy requires it — most commercial exit doors open outward.