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 East Kilbride 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
- South Lanarkshire, Scotland
- Postcodes
- G74 and G75
- Location
- 8 miles south-east of Glasgow
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do fire doors in East Kilbride involve?
- Signage where required
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
Which rules apply in East Kilbride?
Here is what usually applies to a East Kilbride job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
- Every HMO needs a council licence: 3 or more people who are not all from one or two families, sharing basic amenities. Licences last up to 3 years.
- Landlords must also be on the Scottish landlord register, renewed every 3 years.
How much do fire doors cost in East Kilbride?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Scotland, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in East Kilbride follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 1–3 working days. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do East Kilbride landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
Questions about fire doors in East Kilbride
Do you record what was fitted?
Yes. You get a schedule of doors with photos and product details for your records and the council.
Which postcodes in East Kilbride do you work in?
All of them, including G74 and G75, and the surrounding parts of South Lanarkshire.
Does a shared house in East Kilbride need an HMO licence?
Yes, if 3 or more people who are not from one or two families share amenities as their main home: every HMO in Scotland needs a licence from the council, lasting up to 3 years.
How much do fire doors cost in East Kilbride?
Our guide ranges for Scotland 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 East Kilbride
- Cambuslang · 3 mi
- High Blantyre · 3 mi
- Blantyre · 4 mi
- Rutherglen · 5 mi
- Giffnock · 5 mi
- Hamilton · 6 mi
- All of South Lanarkshire
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- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in East Kilbride
- Fire alarm and detection systems in East Kilbride
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in East Kilbride
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