An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. Rhondda is 17 miles north-west of Cardiff. We price fire doors there against Wales’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
- Postcodes
- CF42 and CF43
- Location
- 17 miles north-west of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do fire doors in Rhondda involve?
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Signage where required
Which rules apply in Rhondda?
Fire doors in Rhondda must satisfy national law for Wales, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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.
- Councils such as Cardiff and Swansea run additional licensing for HMOs outside the mandatory scheme.
How much do fire doors cost in Rhondda?
| 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 Rhondda follows a site visit.
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 Rhondda landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Rhondda:
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
Questions about fire doors in Rhondda
Do bedroom doors need closers?
Doors onto the escape route are usually expected to self-close. The fire risk assessment sets which doors.
How far do you travel from Rhondda?
We cover the whole of Rhondda Cynon Taf and work UK-wide. For Rhondda the nearest towns on our list are Tonypandy (3 miles), Aberdare (4 miles), Pontypridd (6 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Rhondda?
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 Rhondda?
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 Rhondda
- Tonypandy · 3 mi
- Aberdare · 4 mi
- Pontypridd · 6 mi
- Treharris · 6 mi
- Merthyr Tydfil · 7 mi
- Nelson (Caerphilly) · 7 mi
- All of Rhondda Cynon Taf
Other HMO services in Rhondda
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Rhondda
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Rhondda
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Rhondda
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Rhondda
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Rhondda
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Rhondda
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Rhondda
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Rhondda