In short: An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. We carry this out across Na h-Eileanan Siar, priced against the HMO rules for Scotland and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- HS, PA
- Main towns
- Isle of Lewis
What do fire doors in Na h-Eileanan Siar involve?
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
Which rules apply in Na h-Eileanan Siar?
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
- Every HMO needs a council licence: 3 or more people who are not all from one or two families, sharing basic amenities. Licences last up to 3 years.
- Landlords must also be on the Scottish landlord register, renewed every 3 years.
Scottish councils set their own HMO licence standards and planning policies. Every HMO needs a licence, so check the council’s standards before you design the layout.
How much do fire doors cost in Na h-Eileanan Siar?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £570 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £570 – £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 Na h-Eileanan Siar
Questions about fire doors in Na h-Eileanan Siar
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 Na h-Eileanan Siar?
Yes, across the whole of Na h-Eileanan Siar, including Isle of Lewis.
Who licenses HMOs in Na h-Eileanan Siar?
Na h-Eileanan Siar council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in Na h-Eileanan Siar
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Na h-Eileanan Siar