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 Rushden, a town of about 38,000 people in Northamptonshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Northamptonshire, England
- Postcodes
- NN10 and NN29
- Location
- 25 miles south-west of Peterborough
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What do fire doors in Rushden involve?
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Signage where required
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
Which rules apply in Rushden?
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 Rushden 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 Rushden?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £290 – £580 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £580 – £1,250 | door |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Rushden can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–3 working days. If a council deadline applies in Rushden, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Rushden landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Rushden:
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Rushden
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 cover all of Rushden?
Yes. We work across Rushden and the NN10 and NN29 postcode areas, plus the rest of Northamptonshire. Nearby places we also cover include Wellingborough, Kettering, Bedford.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Rushden?
With the local council for the address. Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much do fire doors cost in Rushden?
Our guide ranges for East Midlands 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 Rushden
- Wellingborough · 4 mi
- Kettering · 9 mi
- Bedford · 12 mi
- Northampton · 12 mi
- Kempston Hardwick · 14 mi
- Corby · 15 mi
- All of Northamptonshire
Other HMO services in Rushden
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Rushden
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Rushden
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Rushden
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Rushden
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Rushden
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Rushden
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Rushden
- Communal kitchen refits in Rushden