An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. Landlords in Colchester (CO1 and CO2) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have. With students as well as working sharers renting in Colchester, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- Essex, England
- Postcodes
- CO1 and CO2
- Location
- 40 miles south-east of Cambridge
- Pricing region
- East of England
What do fire doors in Colchester involve?
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Installation record and photos
- Signage where required
Which rules apply in Colchester?
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 Colchester before we price.
- 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 Colchester?
| 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 |
Prices in Colchester are shown with our regional adjustment for East of England (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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.
For student houses in Colchester, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Colchester landlords need it?
Landlords in Colchester most often ask us for this when:
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Colchester
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.
Which postcodes in Colchester do you work in?
All of them, including CO1 and CO2, and the surrounding parts of Essex.
Does a shared house in Colchester 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 Colchester?
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 Colchester
- Sudbury · 13 mi
- Clacton-on-Sea · 13 mi
- Witham · 13 mi
- Maldon · 15 mi
- Braintree · 15 mi
- Ipswich · 16 mi
- All of Essex
Other HMO services in Colchester
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Colchester
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Colchester
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Colchester
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Colchester
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Colchester
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Colchester
- Extensions for extra rooms in Colchester
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Colchester