An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. Chiswick is 6 miles west of London. 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.
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- W4
- Location
- 6 miles west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do fire doors in Chiswick involve?
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
Which rules apply in Chiswick?
Fire doors in Chiswick 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 Chiswick?
| 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 Chiswick 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 Chiswick, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Chiswick landlords need it?
Landlords in Chiswick 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 Chiswick
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 Chiswick do you work in?
All of them, including W4, and the surrounding parts of Greater London.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Chiswick?
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 Chiswick?
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 Chiswick
- Acton · 1 mi
- Barnes · 1 mi
- Shepherds Bush · 2 mi
- Notting Hill · 3 mi
- Fulham · 3 mi
- Putney · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
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- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Chiswick
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