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 Longton (ST3) 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.
- Area
- Staffordshire, England
- Postcodes
- ST3
- Location
- 3 miles south-east of Stoke-on-Trent
- Council
- Stoke-on-Trent City Council
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What do fire doors in Longton involve?
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Installation record and photos
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
Which rules apply in Longton?
Here is what usually applies to a Longton job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- 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.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | Proposed City-wide Article 4 Direction proposed (cabinet package announced 4 Aug 2026); not yet in force. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | Proposed City-wide additional HMO licensing proposed, subject to statutory consultation (Aug 2026). |
| Selective licensing | No scheme found |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Longton before you buy or start work. Source: Stoke-on-Trent City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do fire doors cost in Longton?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £300 – £600 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £600 – £1,300 | door |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for West Midlands, where costs run in line with the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Longton follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–3 working days. If a council deadline applies in Longton, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Longton landlords need it?
Landlords in Longton most often ask us for this when:
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Longton
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 Longton?
Yes. We work across Longton and the ST3 postcode areas, plus the rest of Staffordshire. Nearby places we also cover include Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle under Lyme, Kidsgrove.
Which council covers HMOs in Longton?
Longton is covered by Stoke-on-Trent 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 Longton?
Our guide ranges for West Midlands 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 Longton
- Stoke-on-Trent · 3 mi
- Newcastle under Lyme · 4 mi
- Kidsgrove · 8 mi
- Stafford · 12 mi
- Congleton · 13 mi
- Crewe · 15 mi
- All of Staffordshire
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