An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. Sandown is 20 miles south-east of Southampton. We price fire doors there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Isle of Wight, England
- Postcodes
- PO36
- Location
- 20 miles south-east of Southampton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do fire doors in Sandown involve?
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Installation record and photos
- Signage where required
Which rules apply in Sandown?
Here is what usually applies to a Sandown 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.
- 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 Sandown?
| 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 Sandown 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 Sandown, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Sandown landlords need it?
Landlords in Sandown most often ask us for this when:
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Sandown
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 Sandown do you work in?
All of them, including PO36, and the surrounding parts of Isle of Wight.
Does a shared house in Sandown 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 Sandown?
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 Sandown
- Ryde · 5 mi
- Newport (Isle of Wight) · 7 mi
- Cowes · 10 mi
- Gosport · 10 mi
- Portsmouth · 11 mi
- Fareham · 14 mi
- All of Isle of Wight
Other HMO services in Sandown
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Sandown
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Sandown
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Sandown
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Sandown
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Sandown
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Sandown
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Sandown
- Student HMO refurbishment in Sandown