In short: 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 Dumfries and Galloway we survey first, price each item separately and hand over the certificates and photos a council asks for.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- DG, KA, ML
- Main towns
- Dumfries
What do fire doors in Dumfries and Galloway involve?
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Signage where required
Which rules apply in Dumfries and Galloway?
- The tolerable standard requires interlinked smoke alarms in the main living room and circulation spaces and a heat alarm in the kitchen; licensed HMOs must meet the council’s higher standard.
- Landlords must also be on the Scottish landlord register, renewed every 3 years.
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
Scottish councils set their own HMO licence standards and planning policies. Every HMO needs a licence, so check the council’s standards before you design the layout.
How much do fire doors cost in Dumfries and Galloway?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £570 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £570 – £1,250 | door |
Typical time on site: 1–3 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Fire doors by town in Dumfries and Galloway
Questions about fire doors in Dumfries and Galloway
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.
Do you record what was fitted?
Yes. You get a schedule of doors with photos and product details for your records and the council.
Do you carry out fire doors across Dumfries and Galloway?
Yes, across the whole of Dumfries and Galloway, including Dumfries.
Who licenses HMOs in Dumfries and Galloway?
Dumfries and Galloway council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in Dumfries and Galloway
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Dumfries and Galloway
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Dumfries and Galloway
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Dumfries and Galloway
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Dumfries and Galloway
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Dumfries and Galloway
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Dumfries and Galloway
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Dumfries and Galloway
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Dumfries and Galloway