Getting stairwell fire doors fitted in East Sussex
We supply and fit stairwell fire doors across East Sussex, including Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings. Every job starts with a free measure survey and ends with a handover pack listing each certified doorset fitted.
Fire door rules in East Sussex
New and replacement fire doors in East Sussex 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 stairwell fire doors cost in East Sussex?
Expect roughly £850–£1,400 per single doorset for stairwell fire doors, fitted, ex VAT. Your East Sussex quote is fixed after survey and itemised door by door.
Made-to-measure sizes for older openings, vision panels and upgraded hardware are the usual reasons a door sits towards the top of the range.
Where stairwell fire doors are used in East Sussex
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.
- Stair cores in flats and offices
- Escape corridors
- Lift lobbies
- Basement and plant stairs
What's in the doorset
| Rating | FD30S typical; FD60S in some stair cores |
|---|---|
| Direction | Opening in the direction of escape where occupancy requires |
| Hardware | BS EN 1125 panic or BS EN 179 emergency exit devices where needed |
| Glazing | Insulated or integrity glass per escape route limits |
| Signage | Fire door keep shut on both faces where required |
See the full specification and options for Stairwell & Escape Route Doors
How it works in East Sussex
- 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
How quickly can you survey in East Sussex?
We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine visits with other work in East Sussex. Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire.
Do you cover the whole of East Sussex?
Yes. We survey, supply and fit stairwell fire doors across East Sussex, including Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings.
Can you work around tenants or staff?
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.
Do stairwell doors need smoke seals?
Usually yes. Doors onto protected stairs are typically FD30S or FD60S.
Towns in East Sussex we cover for stairwell fire doors
Stairwell & Escape Route Doors in neighbouring areas
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