An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. For a house in Gateshead we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Tyne and Wear, England
- Postcodes
- NE8, NE82, NE83 and NE88
- Location
- 1 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Pricing region
- North East
What do fire doors in Gateshead involve?
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Signage where required
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
Which rules apply in Gateshead?
Fire doors in Gateshead 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 Gateshead?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £550 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £550 – £1,200 | door |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for North East, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Gateshead 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 Gateshead, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Gateshead landlords need it?
Landlords in Gateshead most often ask us for this 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 Gateshead
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 Gateshead?
Yes. We work across Gateshead and the NE8, NE82, NE83 and NE88 postcode areas, plus the rest of Tyne and Wear. Nearby places we also cover include Newcastle upon Tyne, Felling, Gosforth.
Does a shared house in Gateshead 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 Gateshead?
Our guide ranges for North 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 Gateshead
- Newcastle upon Tyne · 1 mi
- Felling · 1 mi
- Gosforth · 3 mi
- Wallsend · 3 mi
- Hebburn · 4 mi
- Jarrow · 5 mi
- All of Tyne and Wear
Other HMO services in Gateshead
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Gateshead
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Gateshead
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Gateshead
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Gateshead
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Gateshead
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Gateshead
- Extensions for extra rooms in Gateshead
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Gateshead