In short: An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. We carry this out across City of Edinburgh, priced against the HMO rules for Scotland and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- EH
- Main towns
- Edinburgh
What do fire doors in City of Edinburgh involve?
- Signage where required
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Installation record and photos
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
Which rules apply in City of Edinburgh?
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
- Landlords must also be on the Scottish landlord register, renewed every 3 years.
How much do fire doors cost in City of Edinburgh?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £570 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £570 – £1,250 | door |
Typical time on site: 1–3 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Fire doors by town in City of Edinburgh
Questions about fire doors in City of Edinburgh
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 bedroom doors need closers?
Doors onto the escape route are usually expected to self-close. The fire risk assessment sets which doors.
Do you carry out fire doors across City of Edinburgh?
Yes, across the whole of City of Edinburgh, including Edinburgh.
Who licenses HMOs in City of Edinburgh?
City of Edinburgh council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in City of Edinburgh
- HMO fire safety upgrades in City of Edinburgh
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in City of Edinburgh
- Fire alarm and detection systems in City of Edinburgh
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in City of Edinburgh
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in City of Edinburgh
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in City of Edinburgh
- Extensions for extra rooms in City of Edinburgh
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in City of Edinburgh