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 Guildford, a town of around 70,000 people in Surrey, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards. Guildford has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Surrey, England
- Postcodes
- GU1, GU2 and GU4
- Location
- 23 miles south-east of Reading
- Pricing region
- South East
What do fire doors in Guildford involve?
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Installation record and photos
- Signage where required
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
Which rules apply in Guildford?
Fire doors in Guildford 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.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- 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 Guildford?
| 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 Guildford follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–3 working days. If a council deadline applies in Guildford, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
For student houses in Guildford, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Guildford landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
Questions about fire doors in Guildford
Do you record what was fitted?
Yes. You get a schedule of doors with photos and product details for your records and the council.
Do you cover all of Guildford?
Yes. We work across Guildford and the GU1, GU2 and GU4 postcode areas, plus the rest of Surrey. Nearby places we also cover include Godalming, Woking, Aldershot.
Does a shared house in Guildford 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 Guildford?
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 Guildford
- Godalming · 4 mi
- Woking · 6 mi
- Aldershot · 8 mi
- Farnborough · 9 mi
- Farnham · 10 mi
- Camberley · 10 mi
- All of Surrey
Other HMO services in Guildford
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Guildford
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Guildford
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Guildford
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Guildford
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Guildford
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Guildford
- Student HMO refurbishment in Guildford
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Guildford