In short: An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. We carry this out across Flintshire, priced against the HMO rules for Wales and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Wales
- Pricing region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- CH, LL
- Main towns
- Buckley, Deeside, Flint, Hawarden
What do fire doors in Flintshire involve?
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Signage where required
- Installation record and photos
Which rules apply in Flintshire?
- Council HMO standards and the fire risk assessment set detection, fire doors and escape routes.
- Landlords must register with Rent Smart Wales, and those who manage their own lets need a Rent Smart Wales licence.
- Councils such as Cardiff and Swansea run additional licensing for HMOs outside the mandatory scheme.
Welsh councils set their own HMO standards and may run additional licensing. In Wales, changing a house to a C4 HMO always needs planning permission, so check planning first.
How much do fire doors cost in Flintshire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £560 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £560 – £1,200 | door |
Typical time on site: 1–3 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Fire doors by town in Flintshire
Questions about fire doors in Flintshire
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.
Do you record what was fitted?
Yes. You get a schedule of doors with photos and product details for your records and the council.
Do you carry out fire doors across Flintshire?
Yes, across the whole of Flintshire, including Buckley, Deeside, Flint.
Who licenses HMOs in Flintshire?
Flintshire council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.
Other HMO services in Flintshire
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Flintshire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Flintshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Flintshire
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Flintshire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Flintshire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Flintshire
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Flintshire
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Flintshire