In short: An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. We carry this out across Pembrokeshire, priced against the HMO rules for Wales and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Wales
- Pricing region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- SA
- Main towns
- Haverfordwest, Milford Haven
What do fire doors in Pembrokeshire involve?
- Signage where required
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
Which rules apply in Pembrokeshire?
- Fitness for human habitation rules require mains-powered, interlinked smoke alarms on every storey and CO alarms where there is a gas, oil or solid-fuel appliance.
- Mandatory licence for HMOs with 3 or more storeys and 5 or more people in 2 or more households; Wales did not adopt England’s 2018 change.
- Council HMO standards and the fire risk assessment set detection, fire doors and escape routes.
- Councils such as Cardiff and Swansea run additional licensing for HMOs outside the mandatory scheme.
- Landlords must register with Rent Smart Wales, and those who manage their own lets need a Rent Smart Wales licence.
Welsh councils set their own HMO standards and may run additional licensing. In Wales, changing a house to a C4 HMO always needs planning permission, so check planning first.
How much do fire doors cost in Pembrokeshire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £560 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £560 – £1,200 | door |
Typical time on site: 1–3 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Fire doors by town in Pembrokeshire
Questions about fire doors in Pembrokeshire
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 record what was fitted?
Yes. You get a schedule of doors with photos and product details for your records and the council.
Do you carry out fire doors across Pembrokeshire?
Yes, across the whole of Pembrokeshire, including Haverfordwest, Milford Haven.
Who licenses HMOs in Pembrokeshire?
Pembrokeshire council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.
Other HMO services in Pembrokeshire
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Pembrokeshire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Pembrokeshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Pembrokeshire
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Pembrokeshire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Pembrokeshire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Pembrokeshire
- Student HMO refurbishment in Pembrokeshire
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Pembrokeshire