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 Seaham (SR7) 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
- SR7
- Location
- 14 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Council
- Durham County Council
- Pricing region
- North East
What do fire doors in Seaham involve?
- Signage where required
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
Which rules apply in Seaham?
Fire doors in Seaham 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.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- 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 Seaham before you buy or start work. Source: Durham County Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do fire doors cost in Seaham?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Seaham 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 Seaham, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Seaham landlords need it?
Landlords in Seaham most often ask us for this when:
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Seaham
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.
Do you cover all of Seaham?
Yes. We work across Seaham and the SR7 postcode areas, plus the rest of County Durham. Nearby places we also cover include Houghton-Le-Spring, Sunderland, Peterlee.
Which council covers HMOs in Seaham?
Seaham 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 Seaham?
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 Seaham
- Houghton-Le-Spring · 5 mi
- Sunderland · 5 mi
- Peterlee · 5 mi
- Washington · 8 mi
- Chester-le-Street · 9 mi
- Durham · 10 mi
- All of County Durham
Other HMO services in Seaham
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Seaham
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Seaham
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Seaham
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Seaham
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Seaham
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Seaham
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Seaham
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Seaham