An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. Landlords in Rochester (ME1, ME2 and ME4) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- Kent, England
- Postcodes
- ME1, ME2 and ME4
- Location
- 28 miles east of London
- Council
- Medway Council
- Pricing region
- South East
What do fire doors in Rochester involve?
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Signage where required
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
Which rules apply in Rochester?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Rochester before we price.
- 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.
Medway Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Article 4 Direction for seven wards (Chatham Central & Brompton, Fort Pitt, Gillingham North/South, Luton, Strood North & Frindsbury, Watling), approved 16 Dec 2025, in force Jan 2026. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | Approved, starts 4 Jan 2027 Six wards (Chatham Central & Brompton, Fort Pitt, Gillingham North and South, Luton, Watling), 4 Jan 2027 to 3 Jan 2032. |
| Selective licensing | Approved, starts 4 Jan 2027 Seven wards (as additional licensing plus Strood North & Frindsbury), 4 Jan 2027 to 3 Jan 2032. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Rochester before you buy or start work. Source: Medway Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do fire doors cost in Rochester?
| 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 Rochester 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 Rochester, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Rochester landlords need it?
Landlords in Rochester most often ask us for this when:
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
Questions about fire doors in Rochester
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.
How far do you travel from Rochester?
We cover the whole of Kent and work UK-wide. For Rochester the nearest towns on our list are Chatham (1 miles), Strood (1 miles), Gillingham (2 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Rochester?
Rochester is covered by Medway Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do fire doors cost in Rochester?
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 Rochester
- Chatham · 1 mi
- Strood · 1 mi
- Gillingham · 2 mi
- Gravesend · 7 mi
- Maidstone · 8 mi
- Stanford-le-Hope · 10 mi
- All of Kent
Other HMO services in Rochester
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Rochester
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Rochester
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Rochester
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Rochester
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Rochester
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Rochester
- House to HMO conversion in Rochester
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Rochester