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 Altrincham, a town of around 50,000 people in Greater Manchester, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Greater Manchester, England
- Postcodes
- WA14 and WA15
- Location
- 8 miles south-west of Manchester
- Pricing region
- North West
What do fire doors in Altrincham involve?
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Signage where required
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
Which rules apply in Altrincham?
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 Altrincham before we price.
- 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 Altrincham?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £290 – £580 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £580 – £1,250 | door |
Prices in Altrincham are shown with our regional adjustment for North West (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 1–3 working days. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Altrincham landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Altrincham:
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Altrincham
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 Altrincham do you work in?
All of them, including WA14 and WA15, and the surrounding parts of Greater Manchester.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Altrincham?
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 Altrincham?
Our guide ranges for North West 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 Altrincham
- Sale · 3 mi
- Urmston · 4 mi
- Stretford · 5 mi
- Old Trafford · 5 mi
- Wilmslow · 6 mi
- Cheadle Hulme · 7 mi
- All of Greater Manchester
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