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 Swinton, a town of about 23,000 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
- M27, M28 and M30
- Location
- 5 miles west of Manchester
- Pricing region
- North West
What do fire doors in Swinton involve?
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Installation record and photos
- Signage where required
Which rules apply in Swinton?
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 Swinton before we price.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- 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.
- 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 Swinton?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Swinton 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 Swinton landlords need it?
Landlords in Swinton most often ask us for this when:
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
Questions about fire doors in Swinton
Do bedroom doors need closers?
Doors onto the escape route are usually expected to self-close. The fire risk assessment sets which doors.
Do you cover all of Swinton?
Yes. We work across Swinton and the M27, M28 and M30 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater Manchester. Nearby places we also cover include Eccles, Walkden, Salford.
Does a shared house in Swinton 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 Swinton?
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 Swinton
- Eccles · 1 mi
- Walkden · 2 mi
- Salford · 3 mi
- Urmston · 4 mi
- Prestwich · 4 mi
- Stretford · 4 mi
- All of Greater Manchester
Other HMO services in Swinton
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Swinton
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Swinton
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Swinton
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Swinton
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Swinton
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Swinton
- Communal kitchen refits in Swinton
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Swinton