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 Winchester, a town of around 45,000 people in Hampshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards. Winchester has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Hampshire, England
- Postcodes
- SO21, SO23 and SO25
- Location
- 12 miles north of Southampton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do fire doors in Winchester involve?
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Installation record and photos
- Signage where required
Which rules apply in Winchester?
Fire doors in Winchester 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:
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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 Winchester?
| 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 |
Prices in Winchester are shown with our regional adjustment for South East (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–3 working days. If a council deadline applies in Winchester, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
For student houses in Winchester, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Winchester landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Winchester:
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Winchester
Do bedroom doors need closers?
Doors onto the escape route are usually expected to self-close. The fire risk assessment sets which doors.
Which postcodes in Winchester do you work in?
All of them, including SO21, SO23 and SO25, and the surrounding parts of Hampshire.
Does a shared house in Winchester 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 Winchester?
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 Winchester
- Eastleigh · 7 mi
- Southampton · 12 mi
- Totton · 13 mi
- Andover · 13 mi
- Hythe · 15 mi
- Fareham · 16 mi
- All of Hampshire
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