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 Hawarden, a town of about 26,000 people in Flintshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Wales and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Flintshire, Wales
- Postcodes
- CH5
- Location
- 10 miles north of Wrexham
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do fire doors in Hawarden involve?
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Signage where required
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
Which rules apply in Hawarden?
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 Hawarden before we price.
- 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.
How much do fire doors cost in Hawarden?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Wales, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Hawarden 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 Hawarden landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Hawarden:
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
Questions about fire doors in Hawarden
What is an FD30S door?
A fire door tested to resist fire for about 30 minutes, with smoke seals (the S). It needs the right frame and fitting to work.
Which postcodes in Hawarden do you work in?
All of them, including CH5, and the surrounding parts of Flintshire.
Does a shared house in Hawarden need an HMO licence?
In Wales, mandatory licensing covers HMOs of 3 or more storeys with 5 or more people. Many councils, including Cardiff and Swansea, also run additional licensing for smaller HMOs. Every landlord must register with Rent Smart Wales.
How much do fire doors cost in Hawarden?
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 Hawarden
- Deeside · 1 mi
- Buckley · 3 mi
- Chester · 6 mi
- Flint · 6 mi
- Ellesmere Port Town · 8 mi
- Brymbo · 8 mi
- All of Flintshire
Other HMO services in Hawarden
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Hawarden
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Hawarden
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Hawarden
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Hawarden
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Hawarden
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Hawarden
- Extensions for extra rooms in Hawarden
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Hawarden