Steel personnel and fire exit doors in East Sussex

In short

Plant rooms, switch rooms and back doors in East Sussex need doors that are tough and secure. We fit steel doors with louvres, hinge bolts, multi-point locks and closers to suit each opening.

Area: East Sussex
Nation: England
Main town: Brighton
Survey: Free for new installations

What to specify

Fire-rated doorsets. Fire-resisting steel doors with the manufacturer's test evidence, fitted to its instructions.
Emergency devices. Staff-only exits used by people who know the door can take BS EN 179 lever or pad hardware.
Security options. Hinge bolts, multi-point locks and LPS 1175 rated doorsets.
Outside access. Key or code access from outside while the exit stays free from inside.
Louvres and vision. Louvred leaves for plant rooms and vision panels where visibility helps.

What this work can involve

Installing a leaf-and-a-half steel doorset so equipment can pass through a plant room door when needed.
Fitting a louvred double steel door to a plant room or electrical switch room to keep it ventilated and secure.
Fitting hinge bolts and a multi-point lock to a steel back door to resist levering and forced entry.

Which workplace rules apply to these doors?

For premises in East Sussex, the Workplace Regulations 1992 set the basics: doors suitably constructed, swing doors giving a clear view through when closed, and maintenance under regulation 5. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, an emergency exit door must open easily in the direction of travel and must not be locked or fastened so it cannot be opened immediately in an emergency.

Keeping your site running during the work

Where a door is being replaced, the opening has to be made secure at the end of each day. We plan strip-out, any new framing and the new door so the gap is never left open overnight unless you have agreed temporary measures.

Prices for steel personnel and fire exit doors in East Sussex

Steel personnel and fire exit doors guide prices
Item	Guide price (ex VAT)
Steel personnel door, single	£845 – £1,795
Steel fire exit door with panic hardware	£1,095 – £2,395
Strip-out and disposal on replacement	£345 – £1,195 per door

Guide prices for supply and installation unless stated, excluding VAT, which is added at the current rate where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after a survey, before any work starts.

Your questions about steel personnel and fire exit doors

How long does it take to replace a steel door in East Sussex?

Most single steel doorsets are fitted in a day, including removal of the old door, fixing the new frame and making good. Made-to-measure doorsets have a manufacturing lead time, which we confirm with the quote.

Can a steel door at our East Sussex unit be security rated?

Yes. Where an insurer asks for a formal rating, we supply steel doorsets certified to LPS 1175 and install them to the certified specification. Let us know the rating required so we can quote the right product.

Can our East Sussex fire exit be locked from outside?

Yes. It can be secure from outside, with a key or code device or no external hardware, as long as it always opens from inside using the exit hardware. Never lock or chain a fire exit while people are in the building.

Towns in East Sussex we cover

We cover 8 towns in East Sussex for steel personnel and fire exit doors, including Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings, Hove.

Other services in East Sussex

More about Steel personnel and fire exit doors. Last updated 19 October 2026.