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 Newtownards, a town of about 29,000 people in Belfast, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Northern Ireland and the NI HMO standards and licence conditions.
- Area
- Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT16, BT19, BT22 and BT23
- Location
- 9 miles east of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do fire doors in Newtownards involve?
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
Which rules apply in Newtownards?
The rules below are the Northern Ireland-wide position for this kind of work. The NI HMO Unit’s standards and licence conditions apply on top, so we always check the address in Newtownards before we price.
- Doors on protected routes are typically FD30 or FD30S, self-closing on three hinges; emergency lighting is required in HMOs of 4 or more storeys.
- Licences usually last 5 years, and landlords must also register with the NI landlord registration scheme.
How much do fire doors cost in Newtownards?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £270 – £540 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £540 – £1,150 | door |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Northern Ireland, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Newtownards follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Allow 1–3 working days on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Newtownards landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Newtownards
Do you record what was fitted?
Yes. You get a schedule of doors with photos and product details for your records and the council.
Do you cover all of Newtownards?
Yes. We work across Newtownards and the BT16, BT19, BT22 and BT23 postcode areas, plus the rest of Belfast. Nearby places we also cover include Dundonald, Bangor (County Down), Holywood.
Does a shared house in Newtownards need an HMO licence?
Yes, if 3 or more people forming more than two households live there as their main home and pay rent. Licensing for every council in Northern Ireland is run by the NI HMO Unit at Belfast City Council.
How much do fire doors cost in Newtownards?
Our guide ranges for Northern Ireland 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 Newtownards
- Dundonald · 4 mi
- Bangor (County Down) · 5 mi
- Holywood · 6 mi
- Castlereagh · 8 mi
- Belfast · 9 mi
- Carrickfergus · 10 mi
- All of Belfast
Other HMO services in Newtownards
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Newtownards
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Newtownards
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Newtownards
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Newtownards
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Newtownards
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Newtownards
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Newtownards
- House to HMO conversion in Newtownards