In short: An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. We carry this out across Inverclyde, priced against the HMO rules for Scotland and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- PA
- Main towns
- Greenock, Port Glasgow
What do fire doors in Inverclyde involve?
- Signage where required
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
Which rules apply in Inverclyde?
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
- Landlords must also be on the Scottish landlord register, renewed every 3 years.
Scottish councils set their own HMO licence standards and planning policies. Every HMO needs a licence, so check the council’s standards before you design the layout.
How much do fire doors cost in Inverclyde?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £570 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £570 – £1,250 | door |
Typical time on site: 1–3 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Fire doors by town in Inverclyde
Questions about fire doors in Inverclyde
Do bedroom doors need closers?
Doors onto the escape route are usually expected to self-close. The fire risk assessment sets which doors.
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.
Do you carry out fire doors across Inverclyde?
Yes, across the whole of Inverclyde, including Greenock, Port Glasgow.
Who licenses HMOs in Inverclyde?
Inverclyde council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in Inverclyde
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Inverclyde
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Inverclyde
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Inverclyde
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Inverclyde
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Inverclyde
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Inverclyde
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Inverclyde
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Inverclyde