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 Gosforth, a town of about 24,000 people in Tyne and Wear, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Tyne and Wear, England
- Postcodes
- NE2 and NE3
- Location
- 2 miles north of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Pricing region
- North East
What do fire doors in Gosforth involve?
- Installation record and photos
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
Which rules apply in Gosforth?
Here is what usually applies to a Gosforth job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
How much do fire doors cost in Gosforth?
| 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 |
Prices in Gosforth are shown with our regional adjustment for North East (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–3 working days. If a council deadline applies in Gosforth, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Gosforth landlords need it?
Landlords in Gosforth most often ask us for this when:
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
Questions about fire doors in Gosforth
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 Gosforth do you work in?
All of them, including NE2 and NE3, and the surrounding parts of Tyne and Wear.
Does a shared house in Gosforth 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 Gosforth?
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 Gosforth
- Newcastle upon Tyne · 2 mi
- Gateshead · 3 mi
- Wallsend · 3 mi
- Felling · 4 mi
- Hebburn · 4 mi
- Newburn · 5 mi
- All of Tyne and Wear
Other HMO services in Gosforth
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Gosforth
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Gosforth
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Gosforth
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Gosforth
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Gosforth
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Gosforth
- House to HMO conversion in Gosforth
- Extensions for extra rooms in Gosforth