An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. Gorseinon is 5 miles north-west of Swansea. We price fire doors there against Wales’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Swansea, Wales
- Postcodes
- SA4
- Location
- 5 miles north-west of Swansea
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do fire doors in Gorseinon involve?
- Signage where required
- Installation record and photos
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
Which rules apply in Gorseinon?
Here is what usually applies to a Gorseinon job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Fitness for human habitation rules require mains-powered, interlinked smoke alarms on every storey and CO alarms where there is a gas, oil or solid-fuel appliance.
- Landlords must register with Rent Smart Wales, and those who manage their own lets need a Rent Smart Wales licence.
- Council HMO standards and the fire risk assessment set detection, fire doors and escape routes.
- Councils such as Cardiff and Swansea run additional licensing for HMOs outside the mandatory scheme.
How much do fire doors cost in Gorseinon?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Wales, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Gorseinon follows a site visit.
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 Gorseinon landlords need it?
Landlords in Gorseinon most often ask us for this when:
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Gorseinon
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 Gorseinon?
Yes. We work across Gorseinon and the SA4 postcode areas, plus the rest of Swansea. Nearby places we also cover include Llanelli, Swansea, Clydach.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Gorseinon?
With the local council for the address. Welsh councils set their own HMO standards and may run additional licensing. In Wales, changing a house to a C4 HMO always needs planning permission, so check planning first.
How much do fire doors cost in Gorseinon?
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 Gorseinon
- Llanelli · 5 mi
- Swansea · 5 mi
- Clydach · 6 mi
- Ammanford · 9 mi
- Briton Ferry · 10 mi
- Neath · 10 mi
- All of Swansea
Other HMO services in Gorseinon
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Gorseinon
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Gorseinon
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Gorseinon
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Gorseinon
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Gorseinon
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Gorseinon
- EPC and energy upgrades in Gorseinon
- Full HMO refurbishment in Gorseinon