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 Farnborough, a town of around 60,000 people in Hampshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Hampshire, England
- Postcodes
- GU11, GU14 and GU16
- Location
- 15 miles south-east of Reading
- Pricing region
- South East
What do fire doors in Farnborough involve?
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Signage where required
- Installation record and photos
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
Which rules apply in Farnborough?
Fire doors in Farnborough 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 Farnborough?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Farnborough can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–3 working days. If a council deadline applies in Farnborough, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Farnborough landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Farnborough
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.
Which postcodes in Farnborough do you work in?
All of them, including GU11, GU14 and GU16, and the surrounding parts of Hampshire.
Does a shared house in Farnborough 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 Farnborough?
Our guide ranges for South East 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 Farnborough
- Camberley · 3 mi
- Aldershot · 3 mi
- Fleet · 3 mi
- Sandhurst · 4 mi
- Yateley · 5 mi
- Crowthorne · 5 mi
- All of Hampshire
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