An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. For a house in Melton Mowbray we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Leicestershire, England
- Postcodes
- LE13 and LE14
- Location
- 14 miles north-east of Leicester
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What do fire doors in Melton Mowbray involve?
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
Which rules apply in Melton Mowbray?
Here is what usually applies to a Melton Mowbray job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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 Melton Mowbray?
| 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 East Midlands, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Melton Mowbray 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 Melton Mowbray landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
Questions about fire doors in Melton Mowbray
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.
Which postcodes in Melton Mowbray do you work in?
All of them, including LE13 and LE14, and the surrounding parts of Leicestershire.
Does a shared house in Melton Mowbray 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 Melton Mowbray?
Our guide ranges for East Midlands 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 Melton Mowbray
- Loughborough · 13 mi
- Leicester · 14 mi
- Oadby · 14 mi
- Grantham · 14 mi
- West Bridgford · 15 mi
- Wigston Magna · 15 mi
- All of Leicestershire
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