An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. Esher is 14 miles south-west of London. We price fire doors there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Surrey, England
- Postcodes
- KT10
- Location
- 14 miles south-west of London
- Pricing region
- South East
What do fire doors in Esher involve?
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Installation record and photos
Which rules apply in Esher?
Here is what usually applies to a Esher 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.
How much do fire doors cost in Esher?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South East, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Esher follows a site visit.
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.
When do Esher landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Esher:
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Esher
Do bedroom doors need closers?
Doors onto the escape route are usually expected to self-close. The fire risk assessment sets which doors.
How far do you travel from Esher?
We cover the whole of Surrey and work UK-wide. For Esher the nearest towns on our list are Walton-on-Thames (2 miles), Hampton (3 miles), Sunbury-on-Thames (3 miles).
Does a shared house in Esher need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much do fire doors cost in Esher?
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 Esher
- Walton-on-Thames · 2 mi
- Hampton · 3 mi
- Sunbury-on-Thames · 3 mi
- Surbiton · 3 mi
- Hanworth · 4 mi
- Epsom · 5 mi
- All of Surrey
Other HMO services in Esher
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Esher
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Esher
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Esher
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Esher
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Esher
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Esher
- Student HMO refurbishment in Esher
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Esher