What fire door replacement in Hove should include
Looking for fire door replacement in Hove? We supply and fit certified fire doors and components across Hove and the wider East Sussex area, working from a free survey and a fixed written quote.
Hove has a broad mix of buildings, including family homes after loft conversions, care homes and industrial estates, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
We never leave a Hove opening without a door; the new one is on site before the old one comes out. If a door in your Hove building can be repaired rather than replaced, we will tell you.
Minimal disruption
We never leave an opening without a door. Replacements are scheduled so the new door is on site before the old one comes out, and each opening is finished, tested and photographed the same day wherever possible.
Each installation includes:
- Assessment of repair versus replacement
- Seals, hinges, closer and latch to certification
- Certified leaf or full doorset
- Frame repair or replacement where needed
Which fire door rules apply in Hove?
Fire doors in Hove 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 Hove 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.
Who needs fire door replacement in Hove?
You are most likely to need fire door replacement if you look after HMOs, schools or offices. Whatever the building in Hove, we survey each opening and tell you which doors need work and which do not.
The steps on a Hove installation
- Review the inspection report or survey each door
- Recommend repair or replacement with reasons
- Order replacements to size
- Remove the old door only when the new one is on site
- Install, test and record each opening
- Dispose of old doors and hand over evidence
What does fire door replacement cost in Hove?
Budget around £300–£600 for a leaf, £650–£2,400 for a doorset depending on type, ex VAT for fire door replacement. Our guide prices are the same in Hove as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Nearby areas we cover from Hove
Hove is about 2.0 km from Brighton, and we cover both, along with nearby Portslade and Rottingdean. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Questions from Hove
Is Hove within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Hove in East Sussex and neighbouring towns such as Brighton. There is no charge for the survey.
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.
How do I know if a fire door needs replacing?
A competent inspection will tell you. Typical reasons are serious damage, gaps that cannot be corrected, no evidence the door is a fire door, or unapproved alterations such as new holes or glazing.
Do you take away the old doors?
Yes. Removal and disposal of old doors and packaging is included in our quotes unless you ask otherwise.