An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. Landlords in York (YO1, YO10, YO24 and YO31) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have. York has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- North Yorkshire, England
- Postcodes
- YO1, YO10, YO24 and YO31
- Location
- 22 miles north-east of Leeds
- Council
- City of York Council
- Pricing region
- Yorkshire and the Humber
What do fire doors in York involve?
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Signage where required
- Installation record and photos
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
Which rules apply in York?
Here is what usually applies to a York job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
City of York Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Article 4 Direction (C3 to C4) for the area shown on the council's boundary map; in force since 2012. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force in part of the council area Additional licensing in eight wards (Clifton, Fishergate, Fulford & Heslington, Guildhall, Heworth, Hull Road, Micklegate, Osbaldwick & Derwent) 1 Apr 2023-31 Mar 2028. |
| Selective licensing | No scheme found |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in York before you buy or start work. Source: City of York Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do fire doors cost in York?
| 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 |
Prices in York are shown with our regional adjustment for Yorkshire and the Humber (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in York.
When do York landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
Questions about fire doors in York
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.
Which postcodes in York do you work in?
All of them, including YO1, YO10, YO24 and YO31, and the surrounding parts of North Yorkshire.
Which council covers HMOs in York?
York is covered by City of York Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do fire doors cost in York?
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 York
- Selby · 12 mi
- Harrogate · 19 mi
- Goole · 19 mi
- Castleford · 20 mi
- Pontefract · 21 mi
- Leeds · 22 mi
- All of North Yorkshire
Other HMO services in York
- HMO fire safety upgrades in York
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in York
- Fire alarm and detection systems in York
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in York
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in York
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in York
- Communal kitchen refits in York
- EPC and energy upgrades in York