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 Croydon 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
- CR0, CR7 and SE25
- Location
- 9 miles south of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do fire doors in Croydon involve?
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Signage where required
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
Which rules apply in Croydon?
Here is what usually applies to a Croydon job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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 Croydon?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Croydon can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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 Croydon landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Croydon:
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Croydon
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 Croydon do you work in?
All of them, including CR0, CR7 and SE25, and the surrounding parts of Greater London.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Croydon?
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 Croydon?
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 Croydon
- South Croydon · 1 mi
- Wallington · 3 mi
- Carshalton · 3 mi
- Mitcham · 3 mi
- Purley · 3 mi
- Streatham · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
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- HMO fire safety upgrades in Croydon
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Croydon
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Croydon
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Croydon
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Croydon
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Croydon
- Sound insulation in Croydon
- House to HMO conversion in Croydon