Certified fire doorsets in Brighton, done to the evidence
From the BN1 postcode district outwards, we take on certified fire doorsets across Brighton for homes, blocks and workplaces.
Around Brighton, shared houses, schools and hotels all depend on fire doors that close, latch and seal. We survey each opening and tell you plainly which doors need work and which don't.
Pre-hung doorsets keep disruption down in occupied buildings in Brighton, with less cutting and fewer return visits. Every doorset we fit in Brighton is handed over with its certificate reference and photographs of the frame fixing and gap sealing.
Why choose a doorset over a door leaf?
A fire door's rating belongs to the assembly that was tested, not to the leaf on its own. When a certified leaf is hung in an old frame with mismatched hinges and seals, nobody can say with confidence how it will perform. A doorset arrives with the frame, gaps and ironmongery already matched, so the installer's job is to fix it correctly into the opening and seal it to the structure.
Doorsets also cut time on site, which matters in occupied buildings: less cutting, less dust and fewer return visits.
As standard, the work covers:
- Frame fixing and frame-to-wall gap sealing
- Pre-hung, pre-machined doorsets where available
- Doorset selection to rating, size and use
- Certificate references and photo record per opening
Which fire door rules apply in Brighton?
England's framework applies in Brighton. Approved Document B guides the fire performance of new and replacement doors under the Building Regulations 2010. Day-to-day duties sit with the responsible person under the Fire Safety Order 2005, and for multi-occupied residential buildings, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 add duties such as giving residents information about fire doors.
For blocks over 11 metres in Brighton, those regulations require communal fire door checks at least every three months and best-endeavours flat entrance door checks each year. In higher-risk buildings, building work is overseen by the Building Safety Regulator, so we check whether approval is needed before starting.
Which buildings in Brighton need certified fire doorsets?
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Brighton can all commission certified fire doorsets from us. The usual settings are schools and offices and blocks of flats, though single doors for refurbishment programmes are just as welcome.
From enquiry to handover in Brighton
- Survey and measure every structural opening
- Specify doorsets by rating, size, hand, finish and hardware
- Prepare openings and remove existing doors and linings
- Fix and seal the frames to the structure
- Hang, adjust and test each leaf and closer
- Fit architraves, make good and hand over evidence
Budgeting for certified fire doorsets in Brighton
As a guide, budget £650–£1,300 for an FD30 doorset and £850–£1,800 for FD60, supplied and fitted, ex VAT for certified fire doorsets. The figure for your Brighton building depends on the number of doors, the rating, the condition of the frames, finishes, hardware and access. We confirm a fixed price after the free survey.
Covering Brighton and nearby
As well as Brighton, we cover neighbouring towns including Hove, Portslade and Rottingdean. The survey and quote are free.
Common questions
Do you work in Brighton?
Yes, we take on certified fire doorsets in Brighton and the surrounding area, including Hove and Portslade. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
How quickly can you survey in Brighton?
It depends on the number of doors and access, but we offer survey dates as soon as we reply to your enquiry. If an inspection has found urgent safety issues, tell us and we'll prioritise.
How long do doorsets take to arrive?
Lead times depend on the manufacturer, size, finish and ironmongery. Standard sizes can be quick; bespoke sizes and finishes take longer. We give you the lead time with the quote and confirm it at order.
Are doorsets more expensive than a leaf?
The product costs more, but the labour is often lower and the result is better evidenced. Where a frame would need replacing anyway, a doorset is usually the better value.