An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. Landlords in Sunderland (NE85, SR1, SR6 and SR9) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have. With students as well as working sharers renting in Sunderland, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- Tyne and Wear, England
- Postcodes
- NE85, SR1, SR6 and SR9
- Location
- 10 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne
- Pricing region
- North East
What do fire doors in Sunderland involve?
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Installation record and photos
- Signage where required
Which rules apply in Sunderland?
Here is what usually applies to a Sunderland job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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 Sunderland?
| 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 Sunderland 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?
Allow 1–3 working days on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Sunderland.
When do Sunderland landlords need it?
Landlords in Sunderland most often ask us for this 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 Sunderland
Do bedroom doors need closers?
Doors onto the escape route are usually expected to self-close. The fire risk assessment sets which doors.
Which postcodes in Sunderland do you work in?
All of them, including NE85, SR1, SR6 and SR9, and the surrounding parts of Tyne and Wear.
Does a shared house in Sunderland 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 Sunderland?
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 Sunderland
- Seaham · 5 mi
- Washington · 5 mi
- Houghton-Le-Spring · 6 mi
- Jarrow · 7 mi
- South Shields · 7 mi
- Hebburn · 7 mi
- All of Tyne and Wear
Other HMO services in Sunderland
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Sunderland
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Sunderland
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Sunderland
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Sunderland
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Sunderland
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Sunderland
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Sunderland
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Sunderland