An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. Landlords in Wigan (WN1, WN2 and WN3) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- Greater Manchester, England
- Postcodes
- WN1, WN2 and WN3
- Location
- 15 miles south of Preston
- Pricing region
- North West
What do fire doors in Wigan involve?
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Signage where required
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
Which rules apply in Wigan?
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 Wigan before we price.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- 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 Wigan?
| 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 Wigan follows a site visit.
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 Wigan landlords need it?
Landlords in Wigan most often ask us for this when:
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Wigan
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 Wigan?
Yes. We work across Wigan and the WN1, WN2 and WN3 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater Manchester. Nearby places we also cover include Hindley, Ashton in Makerfield, Westhoughton.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Wigan?
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 Wigan?
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 Wigan
- Hindley · 2 mi
- Ashton in Makerfield · 4 mi
- Westhoughton · 5 mi
- Golborne · 5 mi
- Skelmersdale · 6 mi
- Leigh · 6 mi
- All of Greater Manchester
Other HMO services in Wigan
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Wigan
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Wigan
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Wigan
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Wigan
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Wigan
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Wigan
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Wigan
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Wigan