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 Atherton 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 Manchester, England
- Postcodes
- M29 and M46
- Location
- 11 miles west of Manchester
- Pricing region
- North West
What do fire doors in Atherton involve?
- Signage where required
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
Which rules apply in Atherton?
Fire doors in Atherton 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 Atherton?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for North West, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Atherton follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–3 working days. If a council deadline applies in Atherton, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Atherton landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Atherton:
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Atherton
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 Atherton?
We cover the whole of Greater Manchester and work UK-wide. For Atherton the nearest towns on our list are Tyldesley (1 miles), Westhoughton (2 miles), Leigh (2 miles).
Does a shared house in Atherton 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 Atherton?
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 Atherton
- Tyldesley · 1 mi
- Westhoughton · 2 mi
- Leigh · 2 mi
- Hindley · 4 mi
- Walkden · 4 mi
- Farnworth · 4 mi
- All of Greater Manchester
Other HMO services in Atherton
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- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Atherton
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Atherton
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Atherton
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Atherton
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- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Atherton
- Full HMO refurbishment in Atherton