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 Canvey Island, a town of about 38,000 people in Essex, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Essex, England
- Postcodes
- SS7 and SS8
- Location
- 30 miles east of London
- Pricing region
- East of England
What do fire doors in Canvey Island involve?
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
Which rules apply in Canvey Island?
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 Canvey Island before we price.
- 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.
- 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.
How much do fire doors cost in Canvey Island?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £320 – £640 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £640 – £1,400 | door |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Canvey Island can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–3 working days. If a council deadline applies in Canvey Island, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Canvey Island landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Canvey Island:
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Canvey Island
Do bedroom doors need closers?
Doors onto the escape route are usually expected to self-close. The fire risk assessment sets which doors.
How far do you travel from Canvey Island?
We cover the whole of Essex and work UK-wide. For Canvey Island the nearest towns on our list are South Benfleet (2 miles), Pitsea (4 miles), Rayleigh (5 miles).
Does a shared house in Canvey Island 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 Canvey Island?
Our guide ranges for East of England 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 Canvey Island
- South Benfleet · 2 mi
- Pitsea · 4 mi
- Rayleigh · 5 mi
- Southend-on-Sea · 6 mi
- Basildon · 6 mi
- Stanford-le-Hope · 6 mi
- All of Essex
Other HMO services in Canvey Island
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Canvey Island
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Canvey Island
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Canvey Island
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Canvey Island
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Canvey Island
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Canvey Island
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Canvey Island
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Canvey Island