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 Rhondda Cynon Taf, priced against the HMO rules for Wales and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Wales
- Pricing region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- CF
- Main towns
- Rhondda, Tonypandy, Pontypridd, Aberdare, Llantrisant
What do fire doors in Rhondda Cynon Taf involve?
- Installation record and photos
- Signage where required
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
Which rules apply in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
- 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 Rhondda Cynon Taf?
| 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 Rhondda Cynon Taf
Questions about fire doors in Rhondda Cynon Taf
Do you record what was fitted?
Yes. You get a schedule of doors with photos and product details for your records and the council.
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 Rhondda Cynon Taf?
Yes, across the whole of Rhondda Cynon Taf, including Rhondda, Tonypandy, Pontypridd.
Who licenses HMOs in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
Rhondda Cynon Taf council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.
Other HMO services in Rhondda Cynon Taf
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Full HMO refurbishment in Rhondda Cynon Taf
- EPC and energy upgrades in Rhondda Cynon Taf