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 Scunthorpe, a town of around 80,000 people in Lincolnshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Lincolnshire, England
- Postcodes
- DN15 and DN16
- Location
- 25 miles north of Lincoln
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What do fire doors in Scunthorpe involve?
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Signage where required
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
Which rules apply in Scunthorpe?
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 Scunthorpe before we price.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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.
How much do fire doors cost in Scunthorpe?
| 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 Scunthorpe follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–3 working days. If a council deadline applies in Scunthorpe, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Scunthorpe landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
Questions about fire doors in Scunthorpe
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 Scunthorpe do you work in?
All of them, including DN15 and DN16, and the surrounding parts of Lincolnshire.
Does a shared house in Scunthorpe 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 Scunthorpe?
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 Scunthorpe
- Goole · 13 mi
- Gainsborough · 14 mi
- Kingston upon Hull · 17 mi
- Doncaster · 20 mi
- Bentley · 21 mi
- Beverley · 21 mi
- All of Lincolnshire
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- Fire alarm and detection systems in Scunthorpe
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