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 Aberdare, a town of about 31,000 people in Rhondda Cynon Taf, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Wales and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
- Postcodes
- CF44
- Location
- 20 miles north-west of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do fire doors in Aberdare involve?
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Installation record and photos
- Signage where required
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
Which rules apply in Aberdare?
The rules below are the Wales-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Aberdare before we price.
- 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.
How much do fire doors cost in Aberdare?
| 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 |
Prices in Aberdare are shown with our regional adjustment for Wales (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Allow 1–3 working days on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Aberdare landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Aberdare:
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
Questions about fire doors in Aberdare
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 cover all of Aberdare?
Yes. We work across Aberdare and the CF44 postcode areas, plus the rest of Rhondda Cynon Taf. Nearby places we also cover include Rhondda, Merthyr Tydfil, Tonypandy.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Aberdare?
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 Aberdare?
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 Aberdare
- Rhondda · 4 mi
- Merthyr Tydfil · 4 mi
- Tonypandy · 6 mi
- Treharris · 7 mi
- Nelson (Caerphilly) · 8 mi
- Gelligaer · 9 mi
- All of Rhondda Cynon Taf
Other HMO services in Aberdare
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Aberdare
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Aberdare
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Aberdare
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Aberdare
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Aberdare
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Aberdare
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Aberdare
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Aberdare