- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- North West
- Postcode areas
- L, CH, WA, PR
- Main towns
- Liverpool, Birkenhead, St Helens, Southport, Wallasey
What do fire doors in Merseyside involve?
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Signage where required
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
Which rules apply in Merseyside?
- 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.
Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much do fire doors cost in Merseyside?
| 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 |
Typical time on site: 1–3 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Fire doors by town in Merseyside
- Liverpool
- Birkenhead
- St Helens
- Southport
- Wallasey
- Bootle
- Bebington
- Huyton
- Kirkby
- Prescot
- Heswall
- Maghull
- Ashton in Makerfield
- Newton-le-Willows
- Formby
- Litherland
- Speke
- Garston
- Halewood
Questions about fire doors in Merseyside
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.
Do you record what was fitted?
Yes. You get a schedule of doors with photos and product details for your records and the council.
Do you carry out fire doors across Merseyside?
Yes, across the whole of Merseyside, including Liverpool, Birkenhead, St Helens.
Who licenses HMOs in Merseyside?
HMOs in Merseyside are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in Merseyside
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Merseyside
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Merseyside
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Merseyside
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Merseyside
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Merseyside
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Merseyside
- Communal kitchen refits in Merseyside
- House to HMO conversion in Merseyside