An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. In Egham, a town of about 30,000 people in Surrey, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards. With students as well as working sharers renting in Egham, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- Surrey, England
- Postcodes
- TW20
- Location
- 18 miles east of Reading
- Pricing region
- South East
What do fire doors in Egham involve?
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Signage where required
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Installation record and photos
Which rules apply in Egham?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Egham before we price.
- 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.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
How much do fire doors cost in Egham?
| 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 |
Prices in Egham are shown with our regional adjustment for South East (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–3 working days. If a council deadline applies in Egham, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
For student houses in Egham, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Egham landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Egham:
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Egham
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.
How far do you travel from Egham?
We cover the whole of Surrey and work UK-wide. For Egham the nearest towns on our list are Staines (2 miles), Ashford (Surrey) (4 miles), Windsor (4 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Egham?
With the local council for the address. 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 Egham?
Our guide ranges for South East 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 Egham
- Staines · 2 mi
- Ashford (Surrey) · 4 mi
- Windsor · 4 mi
- Slough · 6 mi
- Feltham · 6 mi
- Sunbury-on-Thames · 6 mi
- All of Surrey
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- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Egham
- EPC and energy upgrades in Egham
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Egham