An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. Whitehaven is 35 miles south-west of Carlisle. We price fire doors there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Cumbria, England
- Postcodes
- CA28
- Location
- 35 miles south-west of Carlisle
- Pricing region
- North West
What do fire doors in Whitehaven involve?
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
Which rules apply in Whitehaven?
Fire doors in Whitehaven 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:
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
How much do fire doors cost in Whitehaven?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £290 – £580 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £580 – £1,250 | door |
Prices in Whitehaven are shown with our regional adjustment for North West (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 Whitehaven, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Whitehaven 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 Whitehaven
Do bedroom doors need closers?
Doors onto the escape route are usually expected to self-close. The fire risk assessment sets which doors.
Do you cover all of Whitehaven?
Yes. We work across Whitehaven and the CA28 postcode areas, plus the rest of Cumbria. Nearby places we also cover include Workington, Barrow in Furness, Carlisle.
Does a shared house in Whitehaven 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 Whitehaven?
Our guide ranges for North West 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 Whitehaven
- Workington · 7 mi
- Barrow in Furness · 34 mi
- Carlisle · 35 mi
- Dumfries · 36 mi
- Kendal · 37 mi
- Morecambe · 44 mi
- All of Cumbria
Other HMO services in Whitehaven
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- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Whitehaven
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Whitehaven
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Whitehaven
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- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Whitehaven
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Whitehaven
- Sound insulation in Whitehaven