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 Farnham, a town of about 37,000 people in Surrey, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Surrey, England
- Postcodes
- GU9
- Location
- 18 miles south-east of Reading
- Pricing region
- South East
What do fire doors in Farnham involve?
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Installation record and photos
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
Which rules apply in Farnham?
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 Farnham before we price.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 Farnham?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Farnham can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–3 working days. If a council deadline applies in Farnham, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Farnham landlords need it?
We usually get the call 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 Farnham
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.
Do you cover all of Farnham?
Yes. We work across Farnham and the GU9 postcode areas, plus the rest of Surrey. Nearby places we also cover include Aldershot, Fleet, Farnborough.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Farnham?
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 Farnham?
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 Farnham
- Aldershot · 3 mi
- Fleet · 5 mi
- Farnborough · 6 mi
- Bordon · 7 mi
- Godalming · 8 mi
- Camberley · 9 mi
- All of Surrey
Other HMO services in Farnham
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Farnham
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Farnham
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Farnham
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Farnham
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Farnham
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Farnham
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Farnham
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Farnham