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. We carry this out across Caerphilly, priced against the HMO rules for Wales and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Wales
- Pricing region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- CF
- Main towns
- Caerphilly, Gelligaer, Blackwood, Bargoed, Nelson (Caerphilly)
What do fire doors in Caerphilly involve?
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Installation record and photos
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
Which rules apply in Caerphilly?
- Council HMO standards and the fire risk assessment set detection, fire doors and escape routes.
- Mandatory licence for HMOs with 3 or more storeys and 5 or more people in 2 or more households; Wales did not adopt England’s 2018 change.
- Councils such as Cardiff and Swansea run additional licensing for HMOs outside the mandatory scheme.
- Landlords must register with Rent Smart Wales, and those who manage their own lets need a Rent Smart Wales licence.
Welsh councils set their own HMO standards and may run additional licensing. In Wales, changing a house to a C4 HMO always needs planning permission, so check planning first.
How much do fire doors cost in Caerphilly?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £560 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £560 – £1,200 | 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 Caerphilly
Questions about fire doors in Caerphilly
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 bedroom doors need closers?
Doors onto the escape route are usually expected to self-close. The fire risk assessment sets which doors.
Do you carry out fire doors across Caerphilly?
Yes, across the whole of Caerphilly, including Caerphilly, Gelligaer, Blackwood.
Who licenses HMOs in Caerphilly?
Caerphilly council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.
Other HMO services in Caerphilly
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Caerphilly
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Caerphilly
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Caerphilly
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Caerphilly
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Caerphilly
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Caerphilly
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Caerphilly
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Caerphilly