Stairwell fire doors in Bexhill-on-Sea

Certified stairwell fire doors for Bexhill-on-Sea

We fit doors onto protected stairs and escape routes in Bexhill-on-Sea and the rest of East Sussex. The process is simple: we survey and measure each opening, propose a certified doorset for it, and give you a fixed price. Fitting is booked once the doorsets are made, usually with no door left out of action overnight.

We cover TN40 and the surrounding area, including Hastings. Tell us your postcode and preferred dates and we'll confirm a survey slot.

Fire door rules in Bexhill-on-Sea

Because Bexhill-on-Sea is in England, the starting point is Approved Document B for the specification and the Fire Safety Order 2005 for ongoing duties. Blocks with a storey above 11 metres also fall under regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022: communal fire doors checked at least every three months, flat front doors at least every year.

Cost of stairwell fire doors in East Sussex

Our guide for stairwell fire doors is £850–£1,400 per single doorset fitted, ex VAT. Quotes for Bexhill-on-Sea are fixed once we've measured, and include removing and disposing of old doors where they're being replaced.

Guide prices assume straightforward access; out-of-hours working or difficult access is priced as a separate, visible line.

Where stairwell fire doors are needed

Stair cores in flats and offices and escape corridors are among the most common settings for stairwell fire doors, in Bexhill-on-Sea as elsewhere.

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

Stairwell & Escape Route Doors: key specification

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

Elevation drawing of stairwell & escape route doors

See the full specification and options for Stairwell & Escape Route Doors

How it works in Bexhill-on-Sea

Request a quote online or call
Survey: sizes, ratings, hardware and condition
Quote with each doorset's certification
Phased fitting and handover records

Common questions in East Sussex

Can you work around tenants or staff in Bexhill-on-Sea?

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 you cover Bexhill-on-Sea?

Yes. We survey, supply and fit stairwell fire doors throughout Bexhill-on-Sea and the rest of East Sussex, including TN40 and nearby Hastings.

Can you fit just one door in Bexhill-on-Sea?

Yes — from a single door to a full building. Where possible, small jobs are scheduled alongside other visits in East Sussex.

Can stair doors have locks?

Only escape hardware that allows instant exit without a key in the direction of escape.

Stairwell & Escape Route Doors in Bexhill-on-Sea