An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. For a house in Hereford we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately. Hereford has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Herefordshire, England
- Postcodes
- HR1 and HR2
- Location
- 42 miles north of Bristol
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What do fire doors in Hereford involve?
- Signage where required
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
Which rules apply in Hereford?
Here is what usually applies to a Hereford job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- 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 Hereford?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £300 – £600 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £600 – £1,300 | door |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for West Midlands, where costs run in line with the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Hereford 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 Hereford, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
For student houses in Hereford, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Hereford landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Hereford:
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
Questions about fire doors in Hereford
Do you record what was fitted?
Yes. You get a schedule of doors with photos and product details for your records and the council.
Which postcodes in Hereford do you work in?
All of them, including HR1 and HR2, and the surrounding parts of Herefordshire.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Hereford?
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 Hereford?
Our guide ranges for West Midlands 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 Hereford
- Great Malvern · 17 mi
- Abergavenny · 21 mi
- Worcester · 23 mi
- Tewkesbury · 24 mi
- Gloucester · 24 mi
- Brynmawr · 27 mi
- All of Herefordshire
Other HMO services in Hereford
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- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Hereford
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Hereford
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Hereford
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Hereford
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Hereford
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Hereford
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Hereford