Certified flat entrance fire doors for Hove
Getting flat entrance fire doors right in Hove means choosing a certified doorset for each opening and fitting it exactly as tested. That's the whole service: survey, schedule, certified doorset, careful installation and the paperwork to prove it.
Our East Sussex coverage includes Hove and its neighbours Brighton, Portslade and Rottingdean; tell us your postcode and preferred dates and we'll confirm a survey slot.
Which rules apply in Hove?
New and replacement fire doors in Hove are specified under the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B. In workplaces and the common parts of blocks of flats, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 makes the responsible person keep fire doors in working order, and in residential buildings with a storey above 11 metres regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 adds quarterly checks of communal doors and annual checks of flat entrance doors.
What do flat entrance fire doors cost in Hove?
Guide prices for flat entrance fire doors in Hove run from about £1,250 to £2,300 per door, supplied and fitted, ex VAT. Size, glazing, finish and ironmongery move the price, and the survey quote is fixed.
If your fire risk assessment lists specific doors, send it with your enquiry and we'll price exactly those openings.
Where flat entrance fire doors are used in Hove
Wherever they are in Hove, flat entrance fire doors are most often specified for blocks of flats and converted buildings with shared stairs.
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.
- Blocks of flats
- Converted buildings with shared stairs
- Student and build-to-rent blocks
- Supported housing
Doorset specification
| Fire & smoke | FD30S / E30 Sa as standard |
|---|---|
| Security | PAS 24:2022 options; Approved Document Q requires PAS 24 or equivalent for new dwellings in England |
| Hardware | Self-closer, multipoint or nightlatch, fire-rated spyhole and letterplate where tested |
| Materials | Timber, composite or steel-faced |
| Acoustic | Acoustic-rated options for noisy corridors |
See the full specification and options for Flat Entrance Fire Doors
What happens next
- Request a quote online or call
- Survey: sizes, ratings, hardware and condition
- Quote with each doorset's certification
- Phased fitting and handover records
Your questions answered
What does a Hove quote include?
Survey, certified doorset, ironmongery, installation, removal of old doors and a handover pack. VAT is added at the standard rate.
Do you cover Hove?
Yes. We survey, supply and fit flat entrance fire doors throughout Hove and the rest of East Sussex, including BN3 and nearby Brighton.
Can you work around tenants or staff in Hove?
Yes. We phase work in occupied buildings and keep escape routes available. Each door is planned to be removed and replaced the same day; if that isn't possible, the opening is made secure and we tell you in advance.
Who is responsible for flat front fire doors?
Usually the freeholder or managing agent as the responsible person, but leases vary — some make the leaseholder responsible for the door. Either way, it falls within the building's fire risk assessment.
Also covering towns near Hove
- Brighton (1 mile)
- Portslade (2 miles)
- Rottingdean (5 miles)
- Burgess Hill (9 miles)
- Worthing (9 miles)
- Haywards Heath (12 miles)
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