East Sussex · BN3

Fire Door Inspections in Hove

Fire Door Inspections in Hove, East Sussex: every door logged, photographed and graded, with a clear price for anything that needs putting right.

A fire door inspection is a documented, door-by-door check that each fire door in a building will still hold back fire and smoke for its rated period. The inspector examines the leaf, frame, gaps, seals, hinges, closer, glazing, ironmongery and signage, records what passes and what fails, and photographs every defect. We use the same method for buildings in Hove.

Town: Hove
County / area: East Sussex
Local authority: Brighton and Hove
Postcode district: BN3
Region: South East England
Population: Around 75,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Brighton (2 km)

Typical buildings in Hove

Seafront blocks of flats, care homes and hospitality buildings make up much of the building stock with fire doors in Hove. Reports for Hove buildings keep the same door references from one visit to the next.

What you get in Hove

Intumescent strips and smoke seals: present, continuous, undamaged and not painted over
A photo report with pass, advisory or fail for each component and a fixed remedial price
Hinges, closer, latch, lock and any hold-open device checked for function and suitability
Gap readings at the head, hanging and closing edges, meeting stiles and threshold
Vision panels, glazing beads and air transfer grilles checked against the door's rating

Evidence	A certification label or plug where present, recorded so the door's original specification can be traced.
Closer	The door closes fully into its frame and engages the latch from any opening position.
Seals	Intumescent strips and smoke seals present, continuous and undamaged, with no paint over brush or fin seals.

Full details on our fire door inspections page.

How we work in Hove

Same report everywhere

Whether your building is in Hove or across the country, the report format, defect grading and pricing are the same.

Priced door by door

Every failed item in Hove is priced separately, so you approve exactly what you want done.

Photos of every defect

You get photographs of every defect found in Hove, linked to a door reference you can find again.

Which fire door rules apply in Hove?

Buildings in Hove fall under English fire safety law: the Fire Safety Order 2005 requires fire doors to be maintained, and in multi-occupied residential buildings over 11 metres regulation 10 sets quarterly and annual checks.

Hove guide prices

Guide prices for fire door inspections in Hove start from £195 per visit; typical rates are £12–£35 per door, ex VAT. Get a guide price for your Hove building.

Questions from Hove clients

Which fire safety law applies in Hove?

Hove is in England, so the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies, together with the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 for multi-occupied residential buildings.

How long does a fire door inspection take?

Typically 10 to 20 minutes per door, depending on access and how many defects need photographing. A block with 40 communal doors is usually a single day on site.

What happens if a door fails?

The report lists exactly which components failed and why. Each item is priced separately, so you can approve the urgent fixes first and plan the rest.

How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Hove?

It depends on the number of doors and access. Tell us what you need and we will give you the earliest date when you call, and confirm it in writing.