An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. Motherwell is 12 miles south-east of Glasgow. We price fire doors there against Scotland’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- North Lanarkshire, Scotland
- Postcodes
- ML1 and ML4
- Location
- 12 miles south-east of Glasgow
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do fire doors in Motherwell involve?
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Signage where required
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Installation record and photos
Which rules apply in Motherwell?
Fire doors in Motherwell must satisfy national law for Scotland, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
- Landlords must also be on the Scottish landlord register, renewed every 3 years.
How much do fire doors cost in Motherwell?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Motherwell can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Allow 1–3 working days on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Motherwell landlords need it?
Landlords in Motherwell most often ask us for this when:
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Motherwell
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.
Which postcodes in Motherwell do you work in?
All of them, including ML1 and ML4, and the surrounding parts of North Lanarkshire.
Does a shared house in Motherwell need an HMO licence?
Yes, if 3 or more people who are not from one or two families share amenities as their main home: every HMO in Scotland needs a licence from the council, lasting up to 3 years.
How much do fire doors cost in Motherwell?
Our guide ranges for Scotland 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 Motherwell
- Mossend · 2 mi
- Bellshill · 2 mi
- Hamilton · 2 mi
- Meikle Earnock · 3 mi
- Wishaw · 3 mi
- Viewpark · 4 mi
- All of North Lanarkshire
Other HMO services in Motherwell
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Motherwell
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Motherwell
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Motherwell
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Motherwell
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Motherwell
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Motherwell
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Motherwell
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Motherwell