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 Gainsborough, a town of about 21,000 people in Lincolnshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Lincolnshire, England
- Postcodes
- DN21
- Location
- 14 miles north-west of Lincoln
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What do fire doors in Gainsborough involve?
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Signage where required
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Installation record and photos
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
Which rules apply in Gainsborough?
Here is what usually applies to a Gainsborough 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.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- 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.
How much do fire doors cost in Gainsborough?
| 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 Gainsborough follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 1–3 working days. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Gainsborough landlords need it?
Landlords in Gainsborough most often ask us for this when:
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Gainsborough
What is an FD30S door?
A fire door tested to resist fire for about 30 minutes, with smoke seals (the S). It needs the right frame and fitting to work.
How far do you travel from Gainsborough?
We cover the whole of Lincolnshire and work UK-wide. For Gainsborough the nearest towns on our list are Retford (8 miles), Scunthorpe (14 miles), Lincoln (14 miles).
Does a shared house in Gainsborough 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 Gainsborough?
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 Gainsborough
- Retford · 8 mi
- Scunthorpe · 14 mi
- Lincoln · 14 mi
- Worksop · 16 mi
- Doncaster · 18 mi
- Bentley · 19 mi
- All of Lincolnshire
Other HMO services in Gainsborough
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Gainsborough
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Gainsborough
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Gainsborough
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Gainsborough
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Gainsborough
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Gainsborough
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Gainsborough
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Gainsborough