HMO fire doors: our service in Hailsham
Our HMO fire doors service in Hailsham is simple: a survey, a fixed quote, certified products and an installation finished to the manufacturer's evidence.
Buildings in and around Hailsham range from light industrial buildings to schools and family homes after loft conversions. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
Closers we fit in Hailsham HMOs are set to close and latch without slamming, so tenants are less tempted to disconnect them. For HMO landlords in Hailsham, fire door work often follows a licence application or a council inspection.
Doors that keep working
HMO doors take hard use: closers get disconnected, doors get wedged and seals get painted. We set closers so they close and latch without slamming, which makes tenants less likely to defeat them, and leave you photographs and product details you can show the council.
On a typical job that means:
- Survey of bedroom, kitchen and stair doors
- FD30 or FD30S doors or doorsets
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Thumb-turn locks within the evidence where needed
Which fire door rules apply in Hailsham?
England's framework applies in Hailsham. 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 Hailsham, 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.
Where HMO fire doors fit in Hailsham
From converted period houses to shared houses, the requirement for HMO fire doors in Hailsham 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.
Our process in Hailsham
- Review the council's requirements or schedule of works
- Survey each door and frame
- Agree specification and tenant access
- Fit doors, seals, closers and locks
- Test every door closes and latches
- Hand over evidence for the council
What does HMO fire doors cost in Hailsham?
As a guide, budget from around £350 per door in a volume HMO job, up to £900 where frames are replaced, ex VAT for HMO fire doors. The figure for your Hailsham 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.
Hailsham and neighbouring towns
Hailsham is about 28.1 km from Brighton, and we cover both, along with nearby Eastbourne and Seaford. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Questions
Is Hailsham within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Hailsham in East Sussex and neighbouring towns such as Eastbourne. There is no charge for the survey.
How quickly can you survey in Hailsham?
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.
Can you work to a council schedule of works?
Yes. Send us the schedule and we will price each item, carry out the work and give you evidence to send back.
Can tenants lock their bedroom doors?
Yes, but they must be able to get out without a key, so thumb-turn locks on the inside are common. The lock must be covered by the door's evidence.