Fire door closers for Eastbourne buildings
Looking for fire door closers in Eastbourne? We supply and fit certified fire doors and components across Eastbourne and the wider East Sussex area, working from a free survey and a fixed written quote.
Fire doors in Eastbourne protect escape routes in industrial units, converted period houses and offices alike. We adapt the programme to the building and its occupants, never the standard of the installation.
A closer that fails to latch the door is one of the first things we put right on Eastbourne fire doors. We set closers in Eastbourne buildings so doors close fully without becoming too heavy to open.
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:
- Assessment of door size, weight and use
- Adjustment of speed, latching and backcheck
- Correctly powered closer to BS EN 1154
- Overhead, concealed or free-swing options
What the rules say for Eastbourne
The rules that apply to fire doors in Eastbourne are England's. The responsible person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 must keep fire doors in non-domestic premises and the common parts of flats in working order; the Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed that this includes flat entrance doors onto common parts.
Where a Eastbourne block is above 11 metres, regulation 10 of the 2022 regulations means communal doors are checked every three months and flat entrance doors annually on a best-endeavours basis. Replacement doors must also satisfy the Building Regulations, with Approved Document B as the guidance most building control bodies work from.
Who needs fire door closers in Eastbourne?
From schools to offices, the requirement for fire door closers in Eastbourne 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.
From enquiry to handover in Eastbourne
- 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
Budgeting for fire door closers in Eastbourne
Guide pricing for fire door closers: £90–£220 per closer supplied and fitted; adjustment visits from £195, ex VAT. Volume work across several doors in one Eastbourne building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Nearby areas we cover from Eastbourne
Eastbourne is about 30.5 km from Brighton, and we cover both, along with nearby Hailsham and Seaford. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Questions from Eastbourne
Do you cover BN21 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Eastbourne including BN21, and nearby towns such as Hailsham and Seaford. 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.
What is a free-swing closer?
A closer that lets the door swing freely in normal use and closes it when the fire alarm operates. It suits care settings and people who find doors heavy.
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.