An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. For a house in Deeside we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Flintshire, Wales
- Postcodes
- CH5
- Location
- 11 miles north of Wrexham
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do fire doors in Deeside involve?
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Installation record and photos
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Signage where required
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
Which rules apply in Deeside?
The rules below are the Wales-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Deeside before we price.
- Council HMO standards and the fire risk assessment set detection, fire doors and escape routes.
- Mandatory licence for HMOs with 3 or more storeys and 5 or more people in 2 or more households; Wales did not adopt England’s 2018 change.
- Councils such as Cardiff and Swansea run additional licensing for HMOs outside the mandatory scheme.
- Landlords must register with Rent Smart Wales, and those who manage their own lets need a Rent Smart Wales licence.
How much do fire doors cost in Deeside?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Deeside can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–3 working days. If a council deadline applies in Deeside, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Deeside landlords need it?
Landlords in Deeside most often ask us for this when:
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
Questions about fire doors in Deeside
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 cover all of Deeside?
Yes. We work across Deeside and the CH5 postcode areas, plus the rest of Flintshire. Nearby places we also cover include Hawarden, Buckley, Flint.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Deeside?
With the local council for the address. 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 Deeside?
Our guide ranges for Wales 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 Deeside
- Hawarden · 1 mi
- Buckley · 3 mi
- Flint · 5 mi
- Chester · 6 mi
- Ellesmere Port Town · 8 mi
- Heswall · 9 mi
- All of Flintshire
Other HMO services in Deeside
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Deeside
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Deeside
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Deeside
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Deeside
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Deeside
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Deeside
- Full HMO refurbishment in Deeside
- Sound insulation in Deeside