- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- South East
- Postcode areas
- TN, BN, RH
- Main towns
- Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings, Hove, Bexhill-on-Sea
What do fire doors in East Sussex involve?
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Installation record and photos
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Signage where required
Which rules apply in East Sussex?
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much do fire doors cost in East Sussex?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £340 – £670 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £670 – £1,450 | door |
Typical time on site: 1–3 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Fire doors by town in East Sussex
Questions about fire doors in East Sussex
Can I just add strips to an old door?
Only if the door itself is capable of the rating, which most standard internal doors are not. A certified door set is usually the reliable route.
Do bedroom doors need closers?
Doors onto the escape route are usually expected to self-close. The fire risk assessment sets which doors.
Do you carry out fire doors across East Sussex?
Yes, across the whole of East Sussex, including Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings.
Who licenses HMOs in East Sussex?
HMOs in East Sussex are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in East Sussex
- HMO fire safety upgrades in East Sussex
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in East Sussex
- Fire alarm and detection systems in East Sussex
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in East Sussex
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in East Sussex
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in East Sussex
- House to HMO conversion in East Sussex
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in East Sussex