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 Oxford (OX1 and OX2) 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. Oxford has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Oxfordshire, England
- Postcodes
- OX1 and OX2
- Location
- 24 miles north-west of Reading
- Council
- Oxford City Council
- Pricing region
- South East
What do fire doors in Oxford involve?
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Installation record and photos
- Signage where required
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
Which rules apply in Oxford?
Fire doors in Oxford must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
Oxford City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force across the council area City-wide Article 4 Direction (C3 to C4) in effect since 25 Feb 2012. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force across the council area City-wide additional licensing; new designation in force 25 Jun 2026 for five years (previous scheme 10 Jun 2021-9 Jun 2026). |
| Selective licensing | In force across the council area City-wide selective licensing 1 Sep 2022-31 Aug 2027. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Oxford before you buy or start work. Source: Oxford City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do fire doors cost in Oxford?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £340 – £670 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £670 – £1,450 | door |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South East, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Oxford follows a site visit.
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.
For student houses in Oxford, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Oxford landlords need it?
Landlords in Oxford most often ask us for this when:
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
Questions about fire doors in Oxford
Do bedroom doors need closers?
Doors onto the escape route are usually expected to self-close. The fire risk assessment sets which doors.
Which postcodes in Oxford do you work in?
All of them, including OX1 and OX2, and the surrounding parts of Oxfordshire.
Which council covers HMOs in Oxford?
Oxford is covered by Oxford City 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 Oxford?
Our guide ranges for South East 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 Oxford
- Abingdon · 6 mi
- Didcot · 10 mi
- Witney · 10 mi
- Bicester · 11 mi
- Aylesbury · 19 mi
- Banbury · 22 mi
- All of Oxfordshire
Other HMO services in Oxford
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Oxford
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Oxford
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Oxford
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Oxford
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Oxford
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Oxford
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Oxford
- Student HMO refurbishment in Oxford