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 Kilburn 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
- NW3 and NW6
- Location
- 4 miles north-west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do fire doors in Kilburn involve?
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Installation record and photos
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
Which rules apply in Kilburn?
Here is what usually applies to a Kilburn job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- 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 Kilburn?
| 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 Kilburn 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 Kilburn, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Kilburn landlords need it?
Landlords in Kilburn most often ask us for this when:
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Kilburn
Can I just add strips to an old door?
Only if the door itself is capable of the rating, which most standard internal doors are not. A certified door set is usually the reliable route.
How far do you travel from Kilburn?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Kilburn the nearest towns on our list are Cricklewood (1 miles), Chalk Farm (2 miles), Camden Town (2 miles).
Does a shared house in Kilburn 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 Kilburn?
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 Kilburn
- Cricklewood · 1 mi
- Chalk Farm · 2 mi
- Camden Town · 2 mi
- Willesden · 2 mi
- Archway · 3 mi
- Holloway · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Kilburn
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Kilburn
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Kilburn
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Kilburn
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Kilburn
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Kilburn
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Kilburn
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Kilburn
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Kilburn