An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. For a house in Eastbourne we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- East Sussex, England
- Postcodes
- BN20, BN21 and BN22
- Location
- 19 miles east of Brighton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do fire doors in Eastbourne involve?
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Signage where required
- Installation record and photos
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
Which rules apply in Eastbourne?
Here is what usually applies to a Eastbourne job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- 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.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
How much do fire doors cost in Eastbourne?
| 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 Eastbourne 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 Eastbourne, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Eastbourne landlords need it?
Landlords in Eastbourne most often ask us for this when:
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Eastbourne
Do you record what was fitted?
Yes. You get a schedule of doors with photos and product details for your records and the council.
How far do you travel from Eastbourne?
We cover the whole of East Sussex and work UK-wide. For Eastbourne the nearest towns on our list are Hailsham (7 miles), Seaford (8 miles), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles).
Does a shared house in Eastbourne need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much do fire doors cost in Eastbourne?
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 Eastbourne
- Hailsham · 7 mi
- Seaford · 8 mi
- Bexhill-on-Sea · 10 mi
- Hastings · 14 mi
- Rottingdean · 15 mi
- Brighton · 19 mi
- All of East Sussex
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