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 Clydach, a town of about 19,000 people in Swansea, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Wales and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Swansea, Wales
- Postcodes
- SA6
- Location
- 5 miles north-east of Swansea
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do fire doors in Clydach involve?
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Installation record and photos
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
Which rules apply in Clydach?
Here is what usually applies to a Clydach job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Council HMO standards and the fire risk assessment set detection, fire doors and escape routes.
- Mandatory licence for HMOs with 3 or more storeys and 5 or more people in 2 or more households; Wales did not adopt England’s 2018 change.
- Councils such as Cardiff and Swansea run additional licensing for HMOs outside the mandatory scheme.
- Landlords must register with Rent Smart Wales, and those who manage their own lets need a Rent Smart Wales licence.
How much do fire doors cost in Clydach?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £560 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £560 – £1,200 | door |
Prices in Clydach are shown with our regional adjustment for Wales (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 1–3 working days. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Clydach landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Clydach:
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Clydach
Do you record what was fitted?
Yes. You get a schedule of doors with photos and product details for your records and the council.
Which postcodes in Clydach do you work in?
All of them, including SA6, and the surrounding parts of Swansea.
Does a shared house in Clydach need an HMO licence?
In Wales, mandatory licensing covers HMOs of 3 or more storeys with 5 or more people. Many councils, including Cardiff and Swansea, also run additional licensing for smaller HMOs. Every landlord must register with Rent Smart Wales.
How much do fire doors cost in Clydach?
Our guide ranges for Wales 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 Clydach
- Neath · 4 mi
- Swansea · 5 mi
- Briton Ferry · 5 mi
- Gorseinon · 6 mi
- Ammanford · 8 mi
- Llanelli · 11 mi
- All of Swansea
Other HMO services in Clydach
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Clydach
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Clydach
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Clydach
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Clydach
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Clydach
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Clydach
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Clydach
- Extensions for extra rooms in Clydach