In short: An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. In Aberdeenshire we survey first, price each item separately and hand over the certificates and photos a council asks for.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- AB, DD
- Main towns
- Peterhead, Nigg, Inverurie, Fraserburgh, Westhill
What do fire doors in Aberdeenshire involve?
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Installation record and photos
Which rules apply in Aberdeenshire?
- 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.
- Every HMO needs a council licence: 3 or more people who are not all from one or two families, sharing basic amenities. Licences last up to 3 years.
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
- Landlords must also be on the Scottish landlord register, renewed every 3 years.
Scottish councils set their own HMO licence standards and planning policies. Every HMO needs a licence, so check the council’s standards before you design the layout.
How much do fire doors cost in Aberdeenshire?
| 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 |
Typical time on site: 1–3 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Fire doors by town in Aberdeenshire
Questions about fire doors in Aberdeenshire
Do bedroom doors need closers?
Doors onto the escape route are usually expected to self-close. The fire risk assessment sets which doors.
What is an FD30S door?
A fire door tested to resist fire for about 30 minutes, with smoke seals (the S). It needs the right frame and fitting to work.
Do you carry out fire doors across Aberdeenshire?
Yes, across the whole of Aberdeenshire, including Peterhead, Nigg, Inverurie.
Who licenses HMOs in Aberdeenshire?
Aberdeenshire council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in Aberdeenshire
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Aberdeenshire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Aberdeenshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Aberdeenshire
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Aberdeenshire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Aberdeenshire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Aberdeenshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Aberdeenshire
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Aberdeenshire