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 Blackwood, a town of about 15,000 people in Caerphilly, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Wales and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Caerphilly, Wales
- Postcodes
- CF81, CF82 and NP12
- Location
- 13 miles north of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do fire doors in Blackwood involve?
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Installation record and photos
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
Which rules apply in Blackwood?
The rules below are the Wales-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Blackwood before we price.
- Council HMO standards and the fire risk assessment set detection, fire doors and escape routes.
- 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.
How much do fire doors cost in Blackwood?
| 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 |
Prices in Blackwood are shown with our regional adjustment for Wales (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–3 working days. If a council deadline applies in Blackwood, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Blackwood landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Blackwood
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 Blackwood?
Yes. We work across Blackwood and the CF81, CF82 and NP12 postcode areas, plus the rest of Caerphilly. Nearby places we also cover include Bargoed, Gelligaer, Nelson (Caerphilly).
Does a shared house in Blackwood need an HMO licence?
In Wales, mandatory licensing covers HMOs of 3 or more storeys with 5 or more people. Many councils, including Cardiff and Swansea, also run additional licensing for smaller HMOs. Every landlord must register with Rent Smart Wales.
How much do fire doors cost in Blackwood?
Our guide ranges for Wales 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 Blackwood
- Bargoed · 2 mi
- Gelligaer · 2 mi
- Nelson (Caerphilly) · 3 mi
- Treharris · 4 mi
- Risca · 6 mi
- Caerphilly · 6 mi
- All of Caerphilly
Other HMO services in Blackwood
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- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Blackwood
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Blackwood
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Blackwood
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- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Blackwood
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