In short: An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. Across Hampshire, the work is planned around England’s HMO rules and the standards the local council publishes.
- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- South East
- Postcode areas
- SO, RG, GU, SP
- Main towns
- Southampton, Portsmouth, Basingstoke, Gosport, Waterlooville
What do fire doors in Hampshire involve?
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
Which rules apply in Hampshire?
- 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.
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 Hampshire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £340 – £670 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £670 – £1,450 | door |
Typical time on site: 1–3 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Fire doors by town in Hampshire
- Southampton
- Portsmouth
- Basingstoke
- Gosport
- Waterlooville
- Farnborough
- Eastleigh
- Winchester
- Havant
- Andover
- Fareham
- Fleet
- Totton
- New Milton
- Bordon
- Hythe
- Yateley
Questions about fire doors in Hampshire
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.
Do you record what was fitted?
Yes. You get a schedule of doors with photos and product details for your records and the council.
Do you carry out fire doors across Hampshire?
Yes, across the whole of Hampshire, including Southampton, Portsmouth, Basingstoke.
Who licenses HMOs in Hampshire?
HMOs in Hampshire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in Hampshire
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Hampshire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Hampshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Hampshire
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Hampshire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Hampshire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Hampshire
- House to HMO conversion in Hampshire
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Hampshire