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 South Ockendon, a town of about 22,000 people in Essex, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Essex, England
- Postcodes
- RM15, RM16 and RM20
- Location
- 18 miles east of London
- Pricing region
- East of England
What do fire doors in South Ockendon involve?
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
Which rules apply in South Ockendon?
Here is what usually applies to a South Ockendon job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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 South Ockendon?
| 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 South Ockendon 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?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–3 working days. If a council deadline applies in South Ockendon, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do South Ockendon landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
Questions about fire doors in South Ockendon
Do bedroom doors need closers?
Doors onto the escape route are usually expected to self-close. The fire risk assessment sets which doors.
Which postcodes in South Ockendon do you work in?
All of them, including RM15, RM16 and RM20, and the surrounding parts of Essex.
Does a shared house in South Ockendon 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 South Ockendon?
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 South Ockendon
- Grays · 3 mi
- Hornchurch · 4 mi
- Dartford · 5 mi
- Dagenham · 6 mi
- Gravesend · 6 mi
- Romford · 6 mi
- All of Essex
Other HMO services in South Ockendon
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- Fire alarm and detection systems in South Ockendon
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- Extensions for extra rooms in South Ockendon
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