Stairwell fire doors in Brighton: how we work
Need stairwell fire doors in Brighton? We supply and fit complete certified doorsets across East Sussex, starting with a free measure survey in and around BN1. Every quote lists each door, its rating and the manufacturer's certificate reference, so you know exactly what is going in before anything is ordered.
Surveys in Brighton are booked around your access needs, and we cover the wider East Sussex area too.
Regulations for stairwell fire doors in East Sussex
Fire doors in Brighton 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.
Stairwell fire doors prices in Brighton
Our guide price for stairwell fire doors in Brighton is £850 to £1,400 per single doorset including fitting, ex VAT. Non-standard sizes, veneers, vision panels and access control push towards the top of the range.
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 stairwell fire doors
In Brighton, stairwell fire doors are typically needed in lift lobbies and stair cores in flats and offices.
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.
- Lift lobbies
- Stair cores in flats and offices
- Basement and plant stairs
- Escape corridors
What you get with each 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
Four steps to compliant doors
- Share your FRA or inspection findings
- We confirm every door on site
- Fixed quote, certified doorsets only
- Fitted to the manufacturer's instructions, with photos
Questions about stairwell fire doors in Brighton
Do you cover Brighton?
Yes. We survey, supply and fit stairwell fire doors throughout Brighton and the rest of East Sussex, including BN1 and nearby Hove.
Can you fit just one door in Brighton?
Yes — from a single door to a full building. Where possible, small jobs are scheduled alongside other visits in East Sussex.
Will I get certificates for the doors fitted in Brighton?
Every doorset is listed in your handover pack with the manufacturer's certificate reference, plus an installation record and photos.
Which way should an escape door open?
In the direction of escape where the number of people using it is high — Approved Document B sets the thresholds. Many small-occupancy doors can open either way.
Nearby towns we cover
- Hove (1 mile)
- Portslade (4 miles)
- Rottingdean (4 miles)
- Burgess Hill (9 miles)
- Worthing (11 miles)
- Seaford (11 miles)
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