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 Chelsea, a town of around 60,000 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
- SW3 and SW10
- Location
- 2 miles south-west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do fire doors in Chelsea involve?
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Signage where required
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
Which rules apply in Chelsea?
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 Chelsea before we price.
- 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 Chelsea?
| 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 Chelsea 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?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–3 working days. If a council deadline applies in Chelsea, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Chelsea landlords need it?
Landlords in Chelsea most often ask us for this when:
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
Questions about fire doors in Chelsea
Do bedroom doors need closers?
Doors onto the escape route are usually expected to self-close. The fire risk assessment sets which doors.
Do you cover all of Chelsea?
Yes. We work across Chelsea and the SW3 and SW10 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater London. Nearby places we also cover include Battersea, Fulham, Pimlico.
Does a shared house in Chelsea 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 Chelsea?
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 Chelsea
- Battersea · 1 mi
- Fulham · 1 mi
- Pimlico · 1 mi
- City of Westminster · 2 mi
- Notting Hill · 2 mi
- London · 2 mi
- All of Greater London
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