Fire door closers: our service in Brighton
If you need fire door closers in Brighton, we can survey, supply and install, then leave you the evidence your fire risk assessor will ask for.
In and around Brighton, fire door work covers everything from converted flats to shared houses. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
Free-swing closers are a practical option for Brighton care homes and supported living. A closer that fails to latch the door is one of the first things we put right on Brighton fire doors.
Setting a closer properly
Closers have adjustments for closing speed, latching action and often backcheck. We set them so the door closes from any angle and engages the latch, without slamming. In England, Approved Document M guidance on opening force, no more than 30N for the first 30 degrees and 22.5N from 30 to 60 degrees at the leading edge, is a useful benchmark for usability. Our closers guide has more detail.
Each installation includes:
- Adjustment of speed, latching and backcheck
- Correctly powered closer to BS EN 1154
- Record of model and settings
- Assessment of door size, weight and use
What the rules say for Brighton
Fire doors in Brighton fall under English rules. New and replacement doors are covered by the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B. In workplaces and the common parts of blocks, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, as clarified by the Fire Safety Act 2021, puts the duty on the responsible person to keep fire doors suitable and maintained.
For residential buildings in Brighton above 11 metres, regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 adds checks: communal fire doors at least every three months and best-endeavours checks of flat entrance doors at least every twelve months. Higher-risk buildings of at least 18 metres or seven storeys also come under the Building Safety Act 2022, where works may need approval from the Building Safety Regulator.
Where fire door closers fit in Brighton
From care homes to offices, the requirement for fire door closers in Brighton comes from the fire strategy or risk assessment for the building. We work from that document, or help you interpret your inspection report, before quoting.
How a Brighton job runs
- Check the door, frame and existing closer
- Select a closer suited to the leaf and use
- Fit to the template and the door's evidence
- Adjust closing and latching speeds
- Test from wide and small opening angles
- Record the closer and its settings
What does fire door closers cost in Brighton?
Budget around £90–£220 per closer supplied and fitted; adjustment visits from £195, ex VAT for fire door closers. Our guide prices are the same in Brighton as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Around Brighton
As well as Brighton, we cover neighbouring towns including Hove, Portslade and Rottingdean. The survey and quote are free.
Common questions
Do you cover BN1 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Brighton including BN1, and nearby towns such as Hove and Portslade. The survey and written quote are free.
Do I need to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to give us access to the doors. For blocks and commercial buildings, a caretaker or site contact is fine; for HMOs and homes, we agree a time with you or your tenants.
Do all fire doors need closers?
Most do. Exceptions include some doors kept locked shut and some doors within houses, depending on the fire strategy.
Can a fire door closer be too strong?
Yes. An over-powered or badly set closer makes the door hard to open and may lead people to wedge it. The goal is reliable closing with a reasonable opening force.