An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. Deal is in Kent. 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
- Kent, England
- Postcodes
- CT14
- Pricing region
- South East
What do fire doors in Deal involve?
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Installation record and photos
- Signage where required
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
Which rules apply in Deal?
Fire doors in Deal 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:
- 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.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
How much do fire doors cost in Deal?
| 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 Deal follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 1–3 working days. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Deal landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Deal:
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Deal
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 Deal do you work in?
All of them, including CT14, and the surrounding parts of Kent.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Deal?
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 Deal?
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 Deal
- Dover · 8 mi
- Ramsgate · 8 mi
- Broadstairs · 9 mi
- Saint Peters · 10 mi
- Margate · 11 mi
- Folkestone · 14 mi
- All of Kent
Other HMO services in Deal
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Deal
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Deal
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Deal
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Deal
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Deal
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Deal
- Ensuite installation in Deal
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Deal