An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. For a house in Bournemouth we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately. Bournemouth has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Dorset, England
- Postcodes
- BH1, BH2, BH7 and BH10
- Location
- 24 miles south-west of Southampton
- Pricing region
- South West
What do fire doors in Bournemouth involve?
- Installation record and photos
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Signage where required
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
Which rules apply in Bournemouth?
Fire doors in Bournemouth 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.
How much do fire doors cost in Bournemouth?
| 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 Bournemouth follows a site visit.
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.
For student houses in Bournemouth, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Bournemouth landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Bournemouth:
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Bournemouth
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 Bournemouth?
Yes. We work across Bournemouth and the BH1, BH2, BH7 and BH10 postcode areas, plus the rest of Dorset. Nearby places we also cover include Christchurch, Poole, New Milton.
Does a shared house in Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth?
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.
Fire doors near Bournemouth
- Christchurch · 4 mi
- Poole · 5 mi
- New Milton · 10 mi
- Totton · 22 mi
- Hythe · 23 mi
- Southampton · 24 mi
- All of Dorset
Other HMO services in Bournemouth
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Bournemouth
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Bournemouth
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Bournemouth
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Bournemouth
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Bournemouth
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Bournemouth
- House to HMO conversion in Bournemouth
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Bournemouth