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 Chester-le-Street (DH2 and DH3) 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 Durham, England
- Postcodes
- DH2 and DH3
- Location
- 8 miles south of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Council
- Durham County Council
- Pricing region
- North East
What do fire doors in Chester-le-Street involve?
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Signage where required
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
Which rules apply in Chester-le-Street?
Fire doors in Chester-le-Street 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:
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
Durham County Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Directions cover Durham City and other named areas (2016-2022); extension to rest of county proposed. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | No scheme found |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Selective licensing in 103 designated areas 1 Apr 2022-31 Mar 2027; consultation on a replacement (87 postcodes, c.38% of PRS) closed 12 Aug 2026. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Chester-le-Street before you buy or start work. Source: Durham County Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do fire doors cost in Chester-le-Street?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £550 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £550 – £1,200 | door |
Prices in Chester-le-Street are shown with our regional adjustment for North East (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–3 working days. If a council deadline applies in Chester-le-Street, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Chester-le-Street landlords need it?
Landlords in Chester-le-Street most often ask us for this when:
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Chester-le-Street
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 Chester-le-Street?
We cover the whole of County Durham and work UK-wide. For Chester-le-Street the nearest towns on our list are Washington (4 miles), Houghton-Le-Spring (5 miles), Stanley (5 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Chester-le-Street?
Chester-le-Street is covered by Durham County 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 Chester-le-Street?
Our guide ranges for North East 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 Chester-le-Street
- Washington · 4 mi
- Houghton-Le-Spring · 5 mi
- Stanley · 5 mi
- Durham · 6 mi
- Felling · 7 mi
- Gateshead · 7 mi
- All of County Durham
Other HMO services in Chester-le-Street
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Chester-le-Street
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Chester-le-Street
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Chester-le-Street
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Chester-le-Street
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Chester-le-Street
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Chester-le-Street
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Chester-le-Street
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Chester-le-Street