An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. In Redcar, a town of about 37,000 people in North Yorkshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- North Yorkshire, England
- Postcodes
- TS10
- Location
- 33 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Pricing region
- Yorkshire and the Humber
What do fire doors in Redcar involve?
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
Which rules apply in Redcar?
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 Redcar before we price.
- 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 Redcar?
| 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 Redcar can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 1–3 working days. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Redcar landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Redcar:
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Redcar
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 Redcar?
Yes. We work across Redcar and the TS10 postcode areas, plus the rest of North Yorkshire. Nearby places we also cover include Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Billingham.
Does a shared house in Redcar 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 Redcar?
Our guide ranges for Yorkshire and the Humber 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 Redcar
- Middlesbrough · 8 mi
- Hartlepool · 8 mi
- Billingham · 9 mi
- Stockton-on-Tees · 11 mi
- Thornaby-on-Tees · 11 mi
- Peterlee · 15 mi
- All of North Yorkshire
Other HMO services in Redcar
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Redcar
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Redcar
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Redcar
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Redcar
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Redcar
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Redcar
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Redcar
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Redcar