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 Neath Port Talbot, priced against the HMO rules for Wales and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Wales
- Pricing region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- SA
- Main towns
- Neath, Briton Ferry
What do fire doors in Neath Port Talbot involve?
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Signage where required
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Installation record and photos
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
Which rules apply in Neath Port Talbot?
- Council HMO standards and the fire risk assessment set detection, fire doors and escape routes.
- Councils such as Cardiff and Swansea run additional licensing for HMOs outside the mandatory scheme.
- Landlords must register with Rent Smart Wales, and those who manage their own lets need a Rent Smart Wales licence.
Welsh councils set their own HMO standards and may run additional licensing. In Wales, changing a house to a C4 HMO always needs planning permission, so check planning first.
How much do fire doors cost in Neath Port Talbot?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £560 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £560 – £1,200 | 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 Neath Port Talbot
Questions about fire doors in Neath Port Talbot
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 bedroom doors need closers?
Doors onto the escape route are usually expected to self-close. The fire risk assessment sets which doors.
Do you carry out fire doors across Neath Port Talbot?
Yes, across the whole of Neath Port Talbot, including Neath, Briton Ferry.
Who licenses HMOs in Neath Port Talbot?
Neath Port Talbot council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.
Other HMO services in Neath Port Talbot
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Neath Port Talbot
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Neath Port Talbot
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Neath Port Talbot
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Neath Port Talbot
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Neath Port Talbot
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Neath Port Talbot
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Neath Port Talbot
- Communal kitchen refits in Neath Port Talbot