An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. Landlords in Sheffield (S1, S2, S3 and S4) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have. With students as well as working sharers renting in Sheffield, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- South Yorkshire, England
- Postcodes
- S1, S2, S3 and S4
- Location
- 32 miles east of Manchester
- Council
- Sheffield City Council
- Pricing region
- Yorkshire and the Humber
What do fire doors in Sheffield involve?
- Installation record and photos
- Signage where required
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
Which rules apply in Sheffield?
Fire doors in Sheffield must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
Sheffield City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Article 4 Direction (C3 to C4) for a defined area shown on the council's map; confirmed and in force 10 Dec 2011. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | No scheme found |
| Selective licensing | No scheme found |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Sheffield before you buy or start work. Source: Sheffield City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do fire doors cost in Sheffield?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Sheffield can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Allow 1–3 working days on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Sheffield.
When do Sheffield landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Sheffield:
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
Questions about fire doors in Sheffield
Can I just add strips to an old door?
Only if the door itself is capable of the rating, which most standard internal doors are not. A certified door set is usually the reliable route.
Which postcodes in Sheffield do you work in?
All of them, including S1, S2, S3 and S4, and the surrounding parts of South Yorkshire.
Which council covers HMOs in Sheffield?
Sheffield is covered by Sheffield City Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do fire doors cost in Sheffield?
Our guide ranges for Yorkshire and the Humber 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 Sheffield
- Burngreave · 1 mi
- Rotherham · 6 mi
- Dronfield · 6 mi
- Chapeltown · 6 mi
- Staveley · 9 mi
- Chesterfield · 9 mi
- All of South Yorkshire
Other HMO services in Sheffield
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Sheffield
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Sheffield
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Sheffield
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Sheffield
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Sheffield
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Sheffield
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Sheffield
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Sheffield