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 Rutherglen 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
- G40, G42, G45 and G73
- Location
- 3 miles south-east of Glasgow
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do fire doors in Rutherglen involve?
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Signage where required
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
Which rules apply in Rutherglen?
The rules below are the Scotland-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Rutherglen before we price.
- 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.
How much do fire doors cost in Rutherglen?
| 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 Rutherglen 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 Rutherglen landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
Questions about fire doors in Rutherglen
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.
Do you cover all of Rutherglen?
Yes. We work across Rutherglen and the G40, G42, G45 and G73 postcode areas, plus the rest of South Lanarkshire. Nearby places we also cover include Cambuslang, Glasgow, Giffnock.
Does a shared house in Rutherglen 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 Rutherglen?
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 Rutherglen
- Cambuslang · 2 mi
- Glasgow · 3 mi
- Giffnock · 4 mi
- East Kilbride · 5 mi
- Blantyre · 5 mi
- Bishopbriggs · 5 mi
- All of South Lanarkshire
Other HMO services in Rutherglen
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Rutherglen
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Rutherglen
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Rutherglen
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Rutherglen
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Rutherglen
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Rutherglen
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Rutherglen
- Ensuite installation in Rutherglen