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 Boston, a town of around 45,000 people in Lincolnshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Lincolnshire, England
- Postcodes
- PE21 and PE22
- Location
- 27 miles south-east of Lincoln
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What do fire doors in Boston involve?
- Signage where required
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Installation record and photos
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
Which rules apply in Boston?
Fire doors in Boston 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:
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- 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 Boston?
| 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 Boston are shown with our regional adjustment for East Midlands (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–3 working days. If a council deadline applies in Boston, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Boston landlords need it?
Landlords in Boston most often ask us for this when:
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Boston
Do you record what was fitted?
Yes. You get a schedule of doors with photos and product details for your records and the council.
Which postcodes in Boston do you work in?
All of them, including PE21 and PE22, and the surrounding parts of Lincolnshire.
Does a shared house in Boston 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 Boston?
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 Boston
- Spalding · 14 mi
- Skegness · 19 mi
- Wisbech · 23 mi
- King's Lynn · 23 mi
- Grantham · 26 mi
- Lincoln · 27 mi
- All of Lincolnshire
Other HMO services in Boston
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Boston
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Boston
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Boston
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Boston
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Boston
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Boston
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Boston
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Boston