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 Heavitree (EX2 and EX4) 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
- Devon, England
- Postcodes
- EX2 and EX4
- Location
- 1 miles east of Exeter
- Pricing region
- South West
What do fire doors in Heavitree involve?
- Signage where required
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Installation record and photos
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
Which rules apply in Heavitree?
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 Heavitree before we price.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 Heavitree?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £310 – £620 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £620 – £1,350 | door |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South West, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Heavitree follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–3 working days. If a council deadline applies in Heavitree, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Heavitree landlords need it?
Landlords in Heavitree 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 Heavitree
What is an FD30S door?
A fire door tested to resist fire for about 30 minutes, with smoke seals (the S). It needs the right frame and fitting to work.
Which postcodes in Heavitree do you work in?
All of them, including EX2 and EX4, and the surrounding parts of Devon.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Heavitree?
With the local council for the address. Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much do fire doors cost in Heavitree?
Our guide ranges for South 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.
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