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 Cwmbran, a town of around 50,000 people in Torfaen, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Wales and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Torfaen, Wales
- Postcodes
- NP44
- Location
- 14 miles north-east of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do fire doors in Cwmbran involve?
- Installation record and photos
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
Which rules apply in Cwmbran?
The rules below are the Wales-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Cwmbran before we price.
- 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 Cwmbran?
| 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 Cwmbran 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 Cwmbran landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Cwmbran
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 Cwmbran do you work in?
All of them, including NP44, and the surrounding parts of Torfaen.
Does a shared house in Cwmbran 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 Cwmbran?
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 Cwmbran
- Pontypool · 3 mi
- Risca · 5 mi
- Newport (Newport) · 5 mi
- Blackwood · 8 mi
- Bargoed · 9 mi
- Gelligaer · 10 mi
- All of Torfaen
Other HMO services in Cwmbran
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Cwmbran
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Cwmbran
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Cwmbran
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Cwmbran
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Cwmbran
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Cwmbran
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Cwmbran
- Communal kitchen refits in Cwmbran