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 March 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
- Cambridgeshire, England
- Postcodes
- PE15
- Location
- 14 miles east of Peterborough
- Pricing region
- East of England
What do fire doors in March involve?
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Signage where required
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
Which rules apply in March?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in March before we price.
- 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.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
How much do fire doors cost in March?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £320 – £640 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £640 – £1,400 | door |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in March can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–3 working days. If a council deadline applies in March, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do March landlords need it?
Landlords in March most often ask us for this when:
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
Questions about fire doors in March
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 cover all of March?
Yes. We work across March and the PE15 postcode areas, plus the rest of Cambridgeshire. Nearby places we also cover include Wisbech, Ely, Peterborough.
Does a shared house in March 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 March?
Our guide ranges for East of England 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 March
- Wisbech · 8 mi
- Ely · 13 mi
- Peterborough · 14 mi
- King's Lynn · 19 mi
- Spalding · 19 mi
- Huntingdon · 19 mi
- All of Cambridgeshire
Other HMO services in March
- HMO fire safety upgrades in March
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in March
- Fire alarm and detection systems in March
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in March
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in March
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in March
- Extensions for extra rooms in March
- House to HMO conversion in March