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 High Wycombe, a place of roughly 130,000 people in Buckinghamshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards. High Wycombe has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Buckinghamshire, England
- Postcodes
- HP11, HP12 and HP13
- Location
- 15 miles north-east of Reading
- Pricing region
- South East
What do fire doors in High Wycombe involve?
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Installation record and photos
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Signage where required
Which rules apply in High Wycombe?
Here is what usually applies to a High Wycombe 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 High Wycombe?
| 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 High Wycombe 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?
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 High Wycombe, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do High Wycombe landlords need it?
Landlords in High Wycombe most often ask us for this when:
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
Questions about fire doors in High Wycombe
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 High Wycombe do you work in?
All of them, including HP11, HP12 and HP13, and the surrounding parts of Buckinghamshire.
Does a shared house in High Wycombe 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 High Wycombe?
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 High Wycombe
- Amersham · 6 mi
- Maidenhead · 7 mi
- Chesham · 8 mi
- Chalfont Saint Peter · 8 mi
- Gerrards Cross · 9 mi
- Slough · 11 mi
- All of Buckinghamshire
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- Fire alarm and detection systems in High Wycombe
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in High Wycombe
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