An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. Gloucester is 32 miles north-east of Bristol. We price fire doors there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for. Gloucester has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Gloucestershire, England
- Postcodes
- GL1, GL2 and GL4
- Location
- 32 miles north-east of Bristol
- Pricing region
- South West
What do fire doors in Gloucester involve?
- Signage where required
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Installation record and photos
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
Which rules apply in Gloucester?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Gloucester before we price.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
How much do fire doors cost in Gloucester?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £310 – £620 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £620 – £1,350 | door |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South West, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Gloucester follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–3 working days. If a council deadline applies in Gloucester, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
For student houses in Gloucester, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Gloucester landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Gloucester:
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Gloucester
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.
Do you cover all of Gloucester?
Yes. We work across Gloucester and the GL1, GL2 and GL4 postcode areas, plus the rest of Gloucestershire. Nearby places we also cover include Cheltenham, Stroud, Tewkesbury.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Gloucester?
With the local council for the address. Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much do fire doors cost in Gloucester?
Our guide ranges for South West 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 Gloucester
- Cheltenham · 7 mi
- Stroud · 8 mi
- Tewkesbury · 9 mi
- Cirencester · 15 mi
- Great Malvern · 17 mi
- Evesham · 20 mi
- All of Gloucestershire
Other HMO services in Gloucester
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- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Gloucester
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Gloucester
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Gloucester
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- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Gloucester
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Gloucester
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Gloucester