- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- South East
- Postcode areas
- GU, RH, KT, TW
- Main towns
- Woking, Guildford, Esher, Redhill, Staines
What do fire doors in Surrey involve?
- Installation record and photos
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Signage where required
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
Which rules apply in Surrey?
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- 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.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much do fire doors cost in Surrey?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £340 – £670 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £670 – £1,450 | door |
Typical time on site: 1–3 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Fire doors by town in Surrey
- Woking
- Guildford
- Esher
- Redhill
- Staines
- Banstead
- Leatherhead
- Aldershot
- Ewell
- Farnham
- Epsom
- Camberley
- Egham
- Sunbury-on-Thames
- Ashford (Surrey)
- Walton-on-Thames
- Godalming
- Reigate
- Horley
- Caterham
Questions about fire doors in Surrey
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.
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 carry out fire doors across Surrey?
Yes, across the whole of Surrey, including Woking, Guildford, Esher.
Who licenses HMOs in Surrey?
HMOs in Surrey are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in Surrey
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Surrey
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Surrey
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Surrey
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Surrey
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Surrey
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Surrey
- House to HMO conversion in Surrey
- EPC and energy upgrades in Surrey