An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. Speke is 7 miles south-east of Liverpool. We price fire doors there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Merseyside, England
- Postcodes
- L19, L24 and L26
- Location
- 7 miles south-east of Liverpool
- Pricing region
- North West
What do fire doors in Speke involve?
- Installation record and photos
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Signage where required
Which rules apply in Speke?
Fire doors in Speke 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.
- 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 Speke?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Speke can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–3 working days. If a council deadline applies in Speke, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Speke landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Speke:
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Speke
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.
Do you cover all of Speke?
Yes. We work across Speke and the L19, L24 and L26 postcode areas, plus the rest of Merseyside. Nearby places we also cover include Halewood, Garston, Runcorn.
Does a shared house in Speke 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 Speke?
Our guide ranges for North West 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 Speke
- Halewood · 1 mi
- Garston · 2 mi
- Runcorn · 5 mi
- Widnes · 5 mi
- Huyton · 5 mi
- Ellesmere Port Town · 5 mi
- All of Merseyside
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