East Sussex · BN41

Fire Door Remedial Works in Portslade

We provide fire door remedial works for buildings in Portslade and the BN41 postcode district, from single doors to whole blocks and estates.

Fire door remedial works are the repairs needed to bring failed fire doors back to their certified performance, carried out as a programme from an inspection report, survey or fire risk assessment action plan.

Town: Portslade
County / area: East Sussex
Local authority: Brighton and Hove
Postcode district: BN41
Region: South East England
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Hove (4 km)

Typical buildings in Portslade

Portslade has its share of converted buildings and older doors of unknown origin, where an inspection records what evidence exists. If you look after more than one building around Portslade, we can schedule them on the same day.

Included as standard in Portslade

Gap correction by re-hanging, lipping or frame adjustment
Seal, closer, hinge, lock and glazing bead replacement
Doors that cannot be repaired economically are flagged for replacement
Replacement components compatible with the door's test evidence
After photos for every door, cross-referenced to the original defect

Records	After photos tied to the original defect references.
Gaps	Re-hung or lipped doors brought back within tolerance and re-measured.
Like for like	Replacement seals, hinges and closers chosen to suit the door's test evidence.

Full details on our fire door remedial works page.

How we work in Portslade

Records you can use

PDF and spreadsheet records for every Portslade building, ready for your fire risk assessor.

Same report everywhere

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

Photos of every defect

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

Which fire door rules apply in Portslade?

Portslade is in England, so the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to the common parts and non-domestic premises, and regulation 10 adds quarterly communal and annual flat entrance door checks in residential buildings with storeys over 11 metres.

How much do fire door remedial works cost in Portslade?

Guide prices for fire door remedial works in Portslade start from £145 per visit; typical rates are £90–£450 per door, ex VAT. Get a guide price for your Portslade building.

Fire Door Remedial Works in Portslade: questions

How long does each door take?

Most doors take one to three hours. Gap correction or glazing work can take longer, and doors are made safe before we leave each day.

Will the door still be a certified fire door after repair?

The aim of remedial work is to restore the door's original performance using compatible components and methods. Where a repair would go outside what the door's evidence supports, we will recommend replacement instead.

Which fire safety law applies in Portslade?

Portslade 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.

Do you work in occupied buildings in Portslade?

Yes. Inspections and repairs in Portslade can be carried out in occupied flats, schools, care homes and workplaces, with doors kept closable at all times.