An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. In Stockton-on-Tees, a town of around 80,000 people in County Durham, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- County Durham, England
- Postcodes
- TS18, TS19, TS20 and TS23
- Location
- 30 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Pricing region
- North East
What do fire doors in Stockton-on-Tees involve?
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Installation record and photos
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
Which rules apply in Stockton-on-Tees?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Stockton-on-Tees before we price.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
How much do fire doors cost in Stockton-on-Tees?
| 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 Stockton-on-Tees can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Allow 1–3 working days on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Stockton-on-Tees landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Stockton-on-Tees:
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Stockton-on-Tees
Do bedroom doors need closers?
Doors onto the escape route are usually expected to self-close. The fire risk assessment sets which doors.
How far do you travel from Stockton-on-Tees?
We cover the whole of County Durham and work UK-wide. For Stockton-on-Tees the nearest towns on our list are Billingham (2 miles), Thornaby-on-Tees (3 miles), Middlesbrough (3 miles).
Does a shared house in Stockton-on-Tees need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much do fire doors cost in Stockton-on-Tees?
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 Stockton-on-Tees
- Billingham · 2 mi
- Thornaby-on-Tees · 3 mi
- Middlesbrough · 3 mi
- Hartlepool · 9 mi
- Darlington · 10 mi
- Newton Aycliffe · 11 mi
- All of County Durham
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- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Stockton-on-Tees
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- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Stockton-on-Tees
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Stockton-on-Tees
- Sound insulation in Stockton-on-Tees
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