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 Stoke-on-Trent (ST4) 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. Stoke-on-Trent has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Staffordshire, England
- Postcodes
- ST4
- Location
- 33 miles south of Manchester
- Council
- Stoke-on-Trent City Council
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What do fire doors in Stoke-on-Trent involve?
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Installation record and photos
Which rules apply in Stoke-on-Trent?
Fire doors in Stoke-on-Trent 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.
- 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 Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Stoke-on-Trent 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.
For student houses in Stoke-on-Trent, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Stoke-on-Trent landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Stoke-on-Trent
Do bedroom doors need closers?
Doors onto the escape route are usually expected to self-close. The fire risk assessment sets which doors.
Which postcodes in Stoke-on-Trent do you work in?
All of them, including ST4, and the surrounding parts of Staffordshire.
Which council covers HMOs in Stoke-on-Trent?
Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent?
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 Stoke-on-Trent
- Newcastle under Lyme · 2 mi
- Longton · 3 mi
- Kidsgrove · 6 mi
- Congleton · 11 mi
- Crewe · 12 mi
- Stafford · 14 mi
- All of Staffordshire
Other HMO services in Stoke-on-Trent
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Stoke-on-Trent
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Stoke-on-Trent
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Stoke-on-Trent
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Stoke-on-Trent
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Stoke-on-Trent
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Stoke-on-Trent
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Stoke-on-Trent
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