An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. For a house in Gelligaer we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Caerphilly, Wales
- Postcodes
- CF82
- Location
- 13 miles north of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do fire doors in Gelligaer involve?
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Installation record and photos
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
Which rules apply in Gelligaer?
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 Gelligaer before we price.
- Fitness for human habitation rules require mains-powered, interlinked smoke alarms on every storey and CO alarms where there is a gas, oil or solid-fuel appliance.
- 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.
- 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.
How much do fire doors cost in Gelligaer?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Wales, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Gelligaer 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 Gelligaer landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
Questions about fire doors in Gelligaer
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 Gelligaer?
Yes. We work across Gelligaer and the CF82 postcode areas, plus the rest of Caerphilly. Nearby places we also cover include Nelson (Caerphilly), Bargoed, Blackwood.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Gelligaer?
With the local council for the address. 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 Gelligaer?
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 Gelligaer
- Nelson (Caerphilly) · 1 mi
- Bargoed · 2 mi
- Blackwood · 2 mi
- Treharris · 2 mi
- Pontypridd · 6 mi
- Caerphilly · 6 mi
- All of Caerphilly
Other HMO services in Gelligaer
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Gelligaer
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Gelligaer
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Gelligaer
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Gelligaer
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Gelligaer
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Gelligaer
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Gelligaer
- Extensions for extra rooms in Gelligaer