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 Haverfordwest, a town of about 15,000 people in Pembrokeshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Wales and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Pembrokeshire, Wales
- Postcodes
- SA61
- Location
- 46 miles west of Swansea
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do fire doors in Haverfordwest involve?
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Signage where required
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
Which rules apply in Haverfordwest?
Here is what usually applies to a Haverfordwest job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
- Landlords must register with Rent Smart Wales, and those who manage their own lets need a Rent Smart Wales licence.
- 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.
How much do fire doors cost in Haverfordwest?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Wales, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Haverfordwest 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.
When do Haverfordwest landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Haverfordwest:
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Haverfordwest
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.
How far do you travel from Haverfordwest?
We cover the whole of Pembrokeshire and work UK-wide. For Haverfordwest the nearest towns on our list are Milford Haven (7 miles), Carmarthen (29 miles), Llanelli (36 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Haverfordwest?
With the local council for the address. 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 Haverfordwest?
Our guide ranges for Wales 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 Haverfordwest
- Milford Haven · 7 mi
- Carmarthen · 29 mi
- Llanelli · 36 mi
- Gorseinon · 41 mi
- Ammanford · 42 mi
- Swansea · 46 mi
- All of Pembrokeshire
Other HMO services in Haverfordwest
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Haverfordwest
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Haverfordwest
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Haverfordwest
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Haverfordwest
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Haverfordwest
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Haverfordwest
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Haverfordwest
- Extensions for extra rooms in Haverfordwest