An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. Bexhill-on-Sea is 27 miles east of Brighton. We price fire doors there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- East Sussex, England
- Postcodes
- TN39 and TN40
- Location
- 27 miles east of Brighton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do fire doors in Bexhill-on-Sea involve?
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Installation record and photos
- Signage where required
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
Which rules apply in Bexhill-on-Sea?
Fire doors in Bexhill-on-Sea must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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.
How much do fire doors cost in Bexhill-on-Sea?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South East, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Bexhill-on-Sea follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–3 working days. If a council deadline applies in Bexhill-on-Sea, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Bexhill-on-Sea landlords need it?
Landlords in Bexhill-on-Sea most often ask us for this when:
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Bexhill-on-Sea
Do you record what was fitted?
Yes. You get a schedule of doors with photos and product details for your records and the council.
Do you cover all of Bexhill-on-Sea?
Yes. We work across Bexhill-on-Sea and the TN39 and TN40 postcode areas, plus the rest of East Sussex. Nearby places we also cover include Hastings, Hailsham, Eastbourne.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Bexhill-on-Sea?
With the local council for the address. 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 Bexhill-on-Sea?
Our guide ranges for South East are in the table on this page, and the guide-price tool gives a figure for your house. A fixed written quote follows a free site visit.
Fire doors near Bexhill-on-Sea
- Hastings · 5 mi
- Hailsham · 9 mi
- Eastbourne · 10 mi
- Seaford · 17 mi
- Crowborough · 20 mi
- Royal Tunbridge Wells · 22 mi
- All of East Sussex
Other HMO services in Bexhill-on-Sea
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Bexhill-on-Sea
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Bexhill-on-Sea
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Bexhill-on-Sea
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Bexhill-on-Sea
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Bexhill-on-Sea
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Bexhill-on-Sea
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Bexhill-on-Sea
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Bexhill-on-Sea