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 Hitchin we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Hertfordshire, England
- Postcodes
- SG4 and SG5
- Location
- 24 miles south-west of Cambridge
- Pricing region
- East of England
What do fire doors in Hitchin involve?
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Signage where required
- Installation record and photos
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
Which rules apply in Hitchin?
Here is what usually applies to a Hitchin 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.
- 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 Hitchin?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £320 – £640 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £640 – £1,400 | door |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for East of England, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Hitchin 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 Hitchin, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Hitchin landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Hitchin
Do you record what was fitted?
Yes. You get a schedule of doors with photos and product details for your records and the council.
How far do you travel from Hitchin?
We cover the whole of Hertfordshire and work UK-wide. For Hitchin the nearest towns on our list are Letchworth Garden City (3 miles), Stevenage (5 miles), Luton (7 miles).
Does a shared house in Hitchin 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 Hitchin?
Our guide ranges for East of England 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 Hitchin
- Letchworth Garden City · 3 mi
- Stevenage · 5 mi
- Luton · 7 mi
- Harpenden · 10 mi
- Ampthill · 10 mi
- Welwyn Garden City · 11 mi
- All of Hertfordshire
Other HMO services in Hitchin
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Hitchin
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Hitchin
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Hitchin
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Hitchin
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Hitchin
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Hitchin
- House to HMO conversion in Hitchin
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Hitchin