An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. For a house in Clevedon we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Somerset, England
- Postcodes
- BS21
- Location
- 11 miles west of Bristol
- Pricing region
- South West
What do fire doors in Clevedon involve?
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Installation record and photos
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Signage where required
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
Which rules apply in Clevedon?
Here is what usually applies to a Clevedon job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
How much do fire doors cost in Clevedon?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £310 – £620 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £620 – £1,350 | door |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Clevedon can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–3 working days. If a council deadline applies in Clevedon, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Clevedon landlords need it?
Landlords in Clevedon most often ask us for this when:
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
Questions about fire doors in Clevedon
Do bedroom doors need closers?
Doors onto the escape route are usually expected to self-close. The fire risk assessment sets which doors.
Do you cover all of Clevedon?
Yes. We work across Clevedon and the BS21 postcode areas, plus the rest of Somerset. Nearby places we also cover include Nailsea, Portishead, Weston-super-Mare.
Does a shared house in Clevedon need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much do fire doors cost in Clevedon?
Our guide ranges for South West 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 Clevedon
- Nailsea · 4 mi
- Portishead · 5 mi
- Weston-super-Mare · 8 mi
- Bristol · 11 mi
- Newport (Newport) · 12 mi
- Penarth · 14 mi
- All of Somerset
Other HMO services in Clevedon
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Clevedon
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Clevedon
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Clevedon
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Clevedon
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Clevedon
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Clevedon
- House to HMO conversion in Clevedon
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Clevedon