An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. Landlords in Aberdeen (AB10, AB11, AB12 and AB24) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have. Aberdeen has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Aberdeen City, Scotland
- Postcodes
- AB10, AB11, AB12 and AB24
- Council
- Aberdeen City Council
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do fire doors in Aberdeen involve?
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Installation record and photos
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
Which rules apply in Aberdeen?
Fire doors in Aberdeen must satisfy national law for Scotland, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- The tolerable standard requires interlinked smoke alarms in the main living room and circulation spaces and a heat alarm in the kitchen; licensed HMOs must meet the council’s higher standard.
- Landlords must also be on the Scottish landlord register, renewed every 3 years.
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
How much do fire doors cost in Aberdeen?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £570 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £570 – £1,250 | door |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Scotland, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Aberdeen follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 1–3 working days. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
For student houses in Aberdeen, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Aberdeen landlords need it?
Landlords in Aberdeen most often ask us for this when:
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Aberdeen
Can I just add strips to an old door?
Only if the door itself is capable of the rating, which most standard internal doors are not. A certified door set is usually the reliable route.
Which postcodes in Aberdeen do you work in?
All of them, including AB10, AB11, AB12 and AB24, and the surrounding parts of Aberdeen City.
Which council covers HMOs in Aberdeen?
Aberdeen is covered by Aberdeen City Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do fire doors cost in Aberdeen?
Our guide ranges for Scotland are in the table on this page, and the guide-price tool gives a figure for your house. A fixed written quote follows a free site visit.
Fire doors near Aberdeen
- Nigg · 2 mi
- Westhill · 7 mi
- Inverurie · 14 mi
- Peterhead · 28 mi
- Fraserburgh · 38 mi
- Arbroath · 44 mi
- All of Aberdeen City
Other HMO services in Aberdeen
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Aberdeen
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Aberdeen
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Aberdeen
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Aberdeen
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Aberdeen
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Aberdeen
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Aberdeen
- Ensuite installation in Aberdeen