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 Lytham St Annes, a town of around 45,000 people in Lancashire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Lancashire, England
- Postcodes
- FY8
- Location
- 12 miles west of Preston
- Pricing region
- North West
What do fire doors in Lytham St Annes involve?
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Signage where required
- Installation record and photos
Which rules apply in Lytham St Annes?
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 Lytham St Annes 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 Lytham St Annes?
| 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 |
Prices in Lytham St Annes are shown with our regional adjustment for North West (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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 Lytham St Annes landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Lytham St Annes:
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Lytham St Annes
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 Lytham St Annes?
We cover the whole of Lancashire and work UK-wide. For Lytham St Annes the nearest towns on our list are Blackpool (6 miles), Southport (7 miles), Fylde (7 miles).
Does a shared house in Lytham St Annes 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 Lytham St Annes?
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 Lytham St Annes
- Blackpool · 6 mi
- Southport · 7 mi
- Fylde · 7 mi
- Thornton-Cleveleys · 9 mi
- Preston · 12 mi
- Fleetwood · 13 mi
- All of Lancashire
Other HMO services in Lytham St Annes
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- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Lytham St Annes
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Lytham St Annes
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Lytham St Annes
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Lytham St Annes
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Lytham St Annes
- Extensions for extra rooms in Lytham St Annes
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Lytham St Annes