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 Poole, a place of roughly 150,000 people in Dorset, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards. With students as well as working sharers renting in Poole, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- Dorset, England
- Postcodes
- BH14 and BH15
- Location
- 29 miles south-west of Southampton
- Pricing region
- South West
What do fire doors in Poole involve?
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Installation record and photos
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
Which rules apply in Poole?
Here is what usually applies to a Poole job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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 Poole?
| 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 Poole follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 1–3 working days. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Poole.
When do Poole landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
Questions about fire doors in Poole
Do bedroom doors need closers?
Doors onto the escape route are usually expected to self-close. The fire risk assessment sets which doors.
Which postcodes in Poole do you work in?
All of them, including BH14 and BH15, and the surrounding parts of Dorset.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Poole?
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 Poole?
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 Poole
- Bournemouth · 5 mi
- Christchurch · 9 mi
- New Milton · 14 mi
- Weymouth · 22 mi
- Totton · 26 mi
- Salisbury · 26 mi
- All of Dorset
Other HMO services in Poole
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- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Poole
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Poole
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Poole
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Poole
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Poole
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Poole
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Poole