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 Harlow, a town of around 95,000 people in Essex, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Essex, England
- Postcodes
- CM17, CM18 and CM20
- Location
- 21 miles north-east of London
- Pricing region
- East of England
What do fire doors in Harlow involve?
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
Which rules apply in Harlow?
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 Harlow 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.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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 Harlow?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for East of England, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Harlow 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.
When do Harlow landlords need it?
Landlords in Harlow 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 Harlow
Can I just add strips to an old door?
Only if the door itself is capable of the rating, which most standard internal doors are not. A certified door set is usually the reliable route.
Which postcodes in Harlow do you work in?
All of them, including CM17, CM18 and CM20, and the surrounding parts of Essex.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Harlow?
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 Harlow?
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 Harlow
- Hoddesdon · 5 mi
- Bishops Stortford · 7 mi
- Waltham Abbey · 8 mi
- Cheshunt · 8 mi
- Hertford · 8 mi
- Chingford · 11 mi
- All of Essex
Other HMO services in Harlow
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Harlow
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Harlow
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Harlow
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Harlow
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Harlow
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Harlow
- EPC and energy upgrades in Harlow
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Harlow