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 Hamilton 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
- ML3
- Location
- 11 miles south-east of Glasgow
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do fire doors in Hamilton involve?
- Installation record and photos
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
Which rules apply in Hamilton?
Fire doors in Hamilton must satisfy national law for Scotland, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
- Landlords must also be on the Scottish landlord register, renewed every 3 years.
How much do fire doors cost in Hamilton?
| 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 |
Prices in Hamilton are shown with our regional adjustment for Scotland (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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 Hamilton landlords need it?
Landlords in Hamilton most often ask us for this when:
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Hamilton
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.
How far do you travel from Hamilton?
We cover the whole of South Lanarkshire and work UK-wide. For Hamilton the nearest towns on our list are Meikle Earnock (1 miles), Motherwell (2 miles), High Blantyre (3 miles).
Does a shared house in Hamilton 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 Hamilton?
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 Hamilton
- Meikle Earnock · 1 mi
- Motherwell · 2 mi
- High Blantyre · 3 mi
- Blantyre · 3 mi
- Larkhall · 3 mi
- Bellshill · 4 mi
- All of South Lanarkshire
Other HMO services in Hamilton
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Hamilton
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Hamilton
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Hamilton
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Hamilton
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Hamilton
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Hamilton
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Hamilton
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Hamilton