An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. In Chorley, a town of about 34,000 people in Lancashire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Lancashire, England
- Postcodes
- PR7
- Location
- 9 miles south-east of Preston
- Pricing region
- North West
What do fire doors in Chorley involve?
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Installation record and photos
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
Which rules apply in Chorley?
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 Chorley 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.
How much do fire doors cost in Chorley?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £290 – £580 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £580 – £1,250 | door |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for North West, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Chorley follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Allow 1–3 working days on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Chorley landlords need it?
Landlords in Chorley 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 Chorley
Do bedroom doors need closers?
Doors onto the escape route are usually expected to self-close. The fire risk assessment sets which doors.
How far do you travel from Chorley?
We cover the whole of Lancashire and work UK-wide. For Chorley the nearest towns on our list are Leyland (4 miles), Darwen (7 miles), Wigan (7 miles).
Does a shared house in Chorley 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 Chorley?
Our guide ranges for North West 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 Chorley
- Leyland · 4 mi
- Darwen · 7 mi
- Wigan · 7 mi
- Westhoughton · 8 mi
- Hindley · 8 mi
- Preston · 9 mi
- All of Lancashire
Other HMO services in Chorley
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- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Chorley
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Chorley
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Chorley
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- EPC and energy upgrades in Chorley
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Chorley