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 Barnet, a town of about 30,000 people in Greater London, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- EN5
- Location
- 10 miles north of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do fire doors in Barnet involve?
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Installation record and photos
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
Which rules apply in Barnet?
Fire doors in Barnet must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
How much do fire doors cost in Barnet?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £380 – £770 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £770 – £1,650 | door |
Prices in Barnet are shown with our regional adjustment for London (above 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.
When do Barnet landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Barnet:
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Barnet
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 Barnet do you work in?
All of them, including EN5, and the surrounding parts of Greater London.
Does a shared house in Barnet need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much do fire doors cost in Barnet?
Our guide ranges for London 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 Barnet
- Hadley Wood · 2 mi
- Potters Bar · 3 mi
- Borehamwood · 3 mi
- Finchley · 3 mi
- Muswell Hill · 5 mi
- Enfield Town · 5 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Barnet
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Barnet
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Barnet
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Barnet
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Barnet
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Barnet
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Barnet
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Barnet
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Barnet