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 Saint Andrews (KY16) 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. Saint Andrews has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Fife, Scotland
- Postcodes
- KY16
- Location
- 11 miles south-east of Dundee
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do fire doors in Saint Andrews involve?
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Signage where required
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
Which rules apply in Saint Andrews?
Fire doors in Saint Andrews must satisfy national law for Scotland, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- The tolerable standard requires interlinked smoke alarms in the main living room and circulation spaces and a heat alarm in the kitchen; licensed HMOs must meet the council’s higher standard.
- Every HMO needs a council licence: 3 or more people who are not all from one or two families, sharing basic amenities. Licences last up to 3 years.
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
- Landlords must also be on the Scottish landlord register, renewed every 3 years.
How much do fire doors cost in Saint Andrews?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £570 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £570 – £1,250 | door |
Prices in Saint Andrews are shown with our regional adjustment for Scotland (below 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 Saint Andrews, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Saint Andrews landlords need it?
Landlords in Saint Andrews most often ask us for this when:
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Saint Andrews
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 Saint Andrews do you work in?
All of them, including KY16, and the surrounding parts of Fife.
Does a shared house in Saint Andrews need an HMO licence?
Yes, if 3 or more people who are not from one or two families share amenities as their main home: every HMO in Scotland needs a licence from the council, lasting up to 3 years.
How much do fire doors cost in Saint Andrews?
Our guide ranges for Scotland 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 Saint Andrews
- Dundee · 11 mi
- Glenrothes · 17 mi
- Arbroath · 17 mi
- Kirkcaldy · 21 mi
- Forfar · 21 mi
- Perth · 25 mi
- All of Fife
Other HMO services in Saint Andrews
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Saint Andrews
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Saint Andrews
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Saint Andrews
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Saint Andrews
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Saint Andrews
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Saint Andrews
- Extensions for extra rooms in Saint Andrews
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Saint Andrews