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 Crowborough, a town of about 22,000 people in East Sussex, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- East Sussex, England
- Postcodes
- TN3 and TN6
- Location
- 21 miles north-east of Brighton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do fire doors in Crowborough involve?
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
Which rules apply in Crowborough?
Fire doors in Crowborough 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.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
How much do fire doors cost in Crowborough?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £340 – £670 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £670 – £1,450 | door |
Prices in Crowborough are shown with our regional adjustment for South East (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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.
When do Crowborough landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Crowborough:
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Crowborough
Do you record what was fitted?
Yes. You get a schedule of doors with photos and product details for your records and the council.
How far do you travel from Crowborough?
We cover the whole of East Sussex and work UK-wide. For Crowborough the nearest towns on our list are Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles), East Grinstead (9 miles), Tonbridge (10 miles).
Does a shared house in Crowborough 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 Crowborough?
Our guide ranges for South East 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 Crowborough
- Royal Tunbridge Wells · 7 mi
- East Grinstead · 9 mi
- Tonbridge · 10 mi
- Haywards Heath · 12 mi
- Hailsham · 14 mi
- Sevenoaks · 15 mi
- All of East Sussex
Other HMO services in Crowborough
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Crowborough
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Crowborough
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Crowborough
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Crowborough
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Crowborough
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Crowborough
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Crowborough
- Extensions for extra rooms in Crowborough