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 Warrington we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately. Warrington has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Cheshire, England
- Postcodes
- WA1, WA4 and WA55
- Location
- 15 miles south-west of Manchester
- Pricing region
- North West
What do fire doors in Warrington involve?
- Signage where required
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
Which rules apply in Warrington?
Fire doors in Warrington must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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.
How much do fire doors cost in Warrington?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £290 – £580 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £580 – £1,250 | door |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for North West, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Warrington follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–3 working days. If a council deadline applies in Warrington, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
For student houses in Warrington, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Warrington landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Warrington:
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
Questions about fire doors in Warrington
Can I just add strips to an old door?
Only if the door itself is capable of the rating, which most standard internal doors are not. A certified door set is usually the reliable route.
How far do you travel from Warrington?
We cover the whole of Cheshire and work UK-wide. For Warrington the nearest towns on our list are Great Sankey (2 miles), Newton-le-Willows (4 miles), Golborne (6 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Warrington?
With the local council for the address. Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much do fire doors cost in Warrington?
Our guide ranges for North West 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 Warrington
- Great Sankey · 2 mi
- Newton-le-Willows · 4 mi
- Golborne · 6 mi
- Widnes · 7 mi
- Ashton in Makerfield · 7 mi
- Runcorn · 7 mi
- All of Cheshire
Other HMO services in Warrington
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Warrington
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Warrington
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Warrington
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Warrington
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Warrington
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Warrington
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Warrington
- Extensions for extra rooms in Warrington