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 Battersea 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
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- SW8 and SW11
- Location
- 3 miles south-west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do fire doors in Battersea involve?
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
Which rules apply in Battersea?
Here is what usually applies to a Battersea job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- 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.
- 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 Battersea?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for London, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Battersea follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Allow 1–3 working days on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Battersea landlords need it?
Landlords in Battersea most often ask us for this when:
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Battersea
Do you record what was fitted?
Yes. You get a schedule of doors with photos and product details for your records and the council.
How far do you travel from Battersea?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Battersea the nearest towns on our list are Chelsea (1 miles), Pimlico (1 miles), City of Westminster (2 miles).
Does a shared house in Battersea 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 Battersea?
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 Battersea
- Chelsea · 1 mi
- Pimlico · 1 mi
- City of Westminster · 2 mi
- Fulham · 2 mi
- Brixton · 2 mi
- London · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Battersea
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Battersea
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Battersea
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Battersea
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Battersea
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Battersea
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Battersea
- Sound insulation in Battersea
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Battersea