An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. Landlords in Whitchurch (CF5 and CF14) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- Cardiff, Wales
- Postcodes
- CF5 and CF14
- Location
- 3 miles north-west of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do fire doors in Whitchurch involve?
- Installation record and photos
- Signage where required
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
Which rules apply in Whitchurch?
Fire doors in Whitchurch must satisfy national law for Wales, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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.
How much do fire doors cost in Whitchurch?
| 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 Whitchurch 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 Whitchurch landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
Questions about fire doors in Whitchurch
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.
Which postcodes in Whitchurch do you work in?
All of them, including CF5 and CF14, and the surrounding parts of Cardiff.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Whitchurch?
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 Whitchurch?
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 Whitchurch
- Cardiff · 3 mi
- Caerphilly · 4 mi
- Penarth · 5 mi
- Llantrisant · 7 mi
- Pontypridd · 8 mi
- Barry · 8 mi
- All of Cardiff
Other HMO services in Whitchurch
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Whitchurch
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Whitchurch
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Whitchurch
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Whitchurch
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Whitchurch
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Whitchurch
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Whitchurch
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Whitchurch