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 Ballymena (BT42, BT43 and BT44) 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
- County Antrim, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT42, BT43 and BT44
- Location
- 23 miles north-west of Belfast
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do fire doors in Ballymena involve?
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Installation record and photos
- Signage where required
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
Which rules apply in Ballymena?
Fire doors in Ballymena must satisfy national law for Northern Ireland, the NI HMO standards and licence conditions and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- The NIFRS HMO Fire Safety Guide (July 2026) usually expects Grade D1 interlinked detection in smaller shared houses and a Grade A system with more than 6 occupants or over 200 m².
- Licences usually last 5 years, and landlords must also register with the NI landlord registration scheme.
- Doors on protected routes are typically FD30 or FD30S, self-closing on three hinges; emergency lighting is required in HMOs of 4 or more storeys.
How much do fire doors cost in Ballymena?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £270 – £540 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £540 – £1,150 | door |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Ballymena can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 1–3 working days. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Ballymena landlords need it?
Landlords in Ballymena most often ask us for this when:
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Ballymena
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.
Which postcodes in Ballymena do you work in?
All of them, including BT42, BT43 and BT44, and the surrounding parts of County Antrim.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Ballymena?
With the local council for the address. In Northern Ireland, licensing is run centrally by the NI HMO Unit, and all new HMOs need planning permission and building control approval from the local council.
How much do fire doors cost in Ballymena?
Our guide ranges for Northern Ireland 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 Ballymena
- Antrim · 10 mi
- Larne · 18 mi
- Newtownabbey · 20 mi
- Carrickfergus · 21 mi
- Belfast · 23 mi
- Holywood · 24 mi
- All of County Antrim
Other HMO services in Ballymena
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Ballymena
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Ballymena
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Ballymena
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Ballymena
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Ballymena
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Ballymena
- Full HMO refurbishment in Ballymena
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Ballymena