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 Hornchurch, a town of about 25,000 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
- RM11 and RM12
- Location
- 15 miles east of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do fire doors in Hornchurch involve?
- Signage where required
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
Which rules apply in Hornchurch?
Fire doors in Hornchurch 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:
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- 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.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
How much do fire doors cost in Hornchurch?
| 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 Hornchurch 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?
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 Hornchurch landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Hornchurch:
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Hornchurch
Do bedroom doors need closers?
Doors onto the escape route are usually expected to self-close. The fire risk assessment sets which doors.
How far do you travel from Hornchurch?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Hornchurch the nearest towns on our list are Romford (2 miles), Dagenham (2 miles), Becontree (4 miles).
Does a shared house in Hornchurch 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 Hornchurch?
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 Hornchurch
- Romford · 2 mi
- Dagenham · 2 mi
- Becontree · 4 mi
- South Ockendon · 4 mi
- Thamesmead · 6 mi
- Brentwood · 6 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Hornchurch
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Hornchurch
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Hornchurch
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Hornchurch
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Hornchurch
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Hornchurch
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Hornchurch
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Hornchurch
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Hornchurch