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. In Powys we survey first, price each item separately and hand over the certificates and photos a council asks for.
- Nation
- Wales
- Pricing region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- LD, SY, NP, SA
What do fire doors in Powys involve?
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Installation record and photos
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
Which rules apply in Powys?
- 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.
- Councils such as Cardiff and Swansea run additional licensing for HMOs outside the mandatory scheme.
- Council HMO standards and the fire risk assessment set detection, fire doors and escape routes.
- 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 Powys?
| 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.
Questions about fire doors in Powys
Do bedroom doors need closers?
Doors onto the escape route are usually expected to self-close. The fire risk assessment sets which doors.
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.
Do you carry out fire doors across Powys?
Yes, across the whole of Powys.
Who licenses HMOs in Powys?
Powys council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.
Other HMO services in Powys
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Powys
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Powys
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Powys
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Powys
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Powys
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Powys
- House to HMO conversion in Powys
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Powys