An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. St Helens is 10 miles 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
- WA9 and WA10
- Location
- 10 miles east of Liverpool
- Pricing region
- North West
What do fire doors in St Helens involve?
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Installation record and photos
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
Which rules apply in St Helens?
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 St Helens before we price.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- 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.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
How much do fire doors cost in St Helens?
| 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 St Helens 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 St Helens, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do St Helens landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in St Helens:
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
Questions about fire doors in St Helens
Do bedroom doors need closers?
Doors onto the escape route are usually expected to self-close. The fire risk assessment sets which doors.
How far do you travel from St Helens?
We cover the whole of Merseyside and work UK-wide. For St Helens the nearest towns on our list are Prescot (3 miles), Ashton in Makerfield (4 miles), Huyton (5 miles).
Does a shared house in St Helens 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 St Helens?
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 St Helens
- Prescot · 3 mi
- Ashton in Makerfield · 4 mi
- Huyton · 5 mi
- Newton-le-Willows · 5 mi
- Great Sankey · 6 mi
- Golborne · 6 mi
- All of Merseyside
Other HMO services in St Helens
- HMO fire safety upgrades in St Helens
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in St Helens
- Fire alarm and detection systems in St Helens
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in St Helens
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in St Helens
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in St Helens
- Communal kitchen refits in St Helens
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in St Helens