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 South Lanarkshire, priced against the HMO rules for Scotland and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- ML, G, EH
- Main towns
- East Kilbride, Meikle Earnock, Hamilton, Rutherglen, Cambuslang
What do fire doors in South Lanarkshire involve?
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Signage where required
Which rules apply in South Lanarkshire?
- The tolerable standard requires interlinked smoke alarms in the main living room and circulation spaces and a heat alarm in the kitchen; licensed HMOs must meet the council’s higher standard.
- Landlords must also be on the Scottish landlord register, renewed every 3 years.
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
Scottish councils set their own HMO licence standards and planning policies. Every HMO needs a licence, so check the council’s standards before you design the layout.
How much do fire doors cost in South Lanarkshire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £570 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £570 – £1,250 | 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 South Lanarkshire
Questions about fire doors in South Lanarkshire
Do you record what was fitted?
Yes. You get a schedule of doors with photos and product details for your records and the council.
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 carry out fire doors across South Lanarkshire?
Yes, across the whole of South Lanarkshire, including East Kilbride, Meikle Earnock, Hamilton.
Who licenses HMOs in South Lanarkshire?
South Lanarkshire council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in South Lanarkshire
- HMO fire safety upgrades in South Lanarkshire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in South Lanarkshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in South Lanarkshire
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in South Lanarkshire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in South Lanarkshire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in South Lanarkshire
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in South Lanarkshire
- Extensions for extra rooms in South Lanarkshire