An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. Edinburgh is 42 miles east of Glasgow. We price fire doors there against Scotland’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for. With students as well as working sharers renting in Edinburgh, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- City of Edinburgh, Scotland
- Postcodes
- EH1, EH2, EH3 and EH6
- Location
- 42 miles east of Glasgow
- Council
- City of Edinburgh Council
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do fire doors in Edinburgh involve?
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Signage where required
- Installation record and photos
Which rules apply in Edinburgh?
Fire doors in Edinburgh must satisfy national law for Scotland, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- The tolerable standard requires interlinked smoke alarms in the main living room and circulation spaces and a heat alarm in the kitchen; licensed HMOs must meet the council’s higher standard.
- Landlords must also be on the Scottish landlord register, renewed every 3 years.
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
How much do fire doors cost in 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Edinburgh.
When do Edinburgh landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Edinburgh
Do you record what was fitted?
Yes. You get a schedule of doors with photos and product details for your records and the council.
Do you cover all of Edinburgh?
Yes. We work across Edinburgh and the EH1, EH2, EH3 and EH6 postcode areas, plus the rest of City of Edinburgh. Nearby places we also cover include Musselburgh, Dalkeith, Bonnyrigg.
Which council covers HMOs in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is covered by City of Edinburgh Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do fire doors cost in Edinburgh?
Our guide ranges for Scotland 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 Edinburgh
- Musselburgh · 6 mi
- Dalkeith · 6 mi
- Bonnyrigg · 6 mi
- Mayfield · 8 mi
- Penicuik · 8 mi
- Broxburn · 11 mi
- All of City of Edinburgh
Other HMO services in Edinburgh
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Edinburgh
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Edinburgh
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Edinburgh
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Edinburgh
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Edinburgh
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Edinburgh
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Edinburgh
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Edinburgh