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 Slough, a place of roughly 160,000 people in Berkshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Berkshire, England
- Postcodes
- SL1
- Location
- 17 miles east of Reading
- Pricing region
- South East
What do fire doors in Slough involve?
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Signage where required
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
Which rules apply in Slough?
Here is what usually applies to a Slough job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- 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.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
How much do fire doors cost in Slough?
| 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 |
Prices in Slough are shown with our regional adjustment for South East (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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 Slough landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Slough:
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Slough
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 cover all of Slough?
Yes. We work across Slough and the SL1 postcode areas, plus the rest of Berkshire. Nearby places we also cover include Windsor, Maidenhead, Gerrards Cross.
Does a shared house in Slough need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much do fire doors cost in Slough?
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 Slough
- Windsor · 2 mi
- Maidenhead · 5 mi
- Gerrards Cross · 6 mi
- Uxbridge · 6 mi
- Egham · 6 mi
- Staines · 7 mi
- All of Berkshire
Other HMO services in Slough
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- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Slough
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Slough
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Slough
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- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Slough
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