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 Totton (SO40) 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
- Hampshire, England
- Postcodes
- SO40
- Location
- 4 miles west of Southampton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do fire doors in Totton involve?
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Installation record and photos
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
Which rules apply in Totton?
Here is what usually applies to a Totton job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
How much do fire doors cost in Totton?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South East, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Totton 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 Totton, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Totton landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
Questions about fire doors in Totton
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.
Which postcodes in Totton do you work in?
All of them, including SO40, and the surrounding parts of Hampshire.
Does a shared house in Totton 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 Totton?
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 Totton
- Southampton · 4 mi
- Hythe · 6 mi
- Eastleigh · 7 mi
- Winchester · 13 mi
- New Milton · 14 mi
- Cowes · 14 mi
- All of Hampshire
Other HMO services in Totton
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Totton
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Totton
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Totton
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Totton
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Totton
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Totton
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Totton
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Totton