An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. Maidenhead is 12 miles north-east of Reading. We price fire doors there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Berkshire, England
- Postcodes
- SL6 and SL60
- Location
- 12 miles north-east of Reading
- Pricing region
- South East
What do fire doors in Maidenhead involve?
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Signage where required
- Installation record and photos
Which rules apply in Maidenhead?
Fire doors in Maidenhead must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
How much do fire doors cost in Maidenhead?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £340 – £670 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £670 – £1,450 | door |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South East, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Maidenhead 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 Maidenhead landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
Questions about fire doors in Maidenhead
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 Maidenhead do you work in?
All of them, including SL6 and SL60, and the surrounding parts of Berkshire.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Maidenhead?
With the local council for the address. Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much do fire doors cost in Maidenhead?
Our guide ranges for South East 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 Maidenhead
- Slough · 5 mi
- Windsor · 6 mi
- High Wycombe · 7 mi
- Bracknell · 8 mi
- Gerrards Cross · 8 mi
- Wokingham · 9 mi
- All of Berkshire
Other HMO services in Maidenhead
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Maidenhead
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Maidenhead
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Maidenhead
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Maidenhead
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Maidenhead
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Maidenhead
- House to HMO conversion in Maidenhead
- Full HMO refurbishment in Maidenhead