In short: 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 Vale of Glamorgan we survey first, price each item separately and hand over the certificates and photos a council asks for.
- Nation
- Wales
- Pricing region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- CF
- Main towns
- Barry, Penarth, Llantwit Major
What do fire doors in Vale of Glamorgan involve?
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Installation record and photos
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Signage where required
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
Which rules apply in Vale of Glamorgan?
- Council HMO standards and the fire risk assessment set detection, fire doors and escape routes.
- Landlords must register with Rent Smart Wales, and those who manage their own lets need a Rent Smart Wales licence.
- Councils such as Cardiff and Swansea run additional licensing for HMOs outside the mandatory scheme.
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 Vale of Glamorgan?
| 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 |
Typical time on site: 1–3 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Fire doors by town in Vale of Glamorgan
Questions about fire doors in Vale of Glamorgan
What is an FD30S door?
A fire door tested to resist fire for about 30 minutes, with smoke seals (the S). It needs the right frame and fitting to work.
Can I just add strips to an old door?
Only if the door itself is capable of the rating, which most standard internal doors are not. A certified door set is usually the reliable route.
Do you carry out fire doors across Vale of Glamorgan?
Yes, across the whole of Vale of Glamorgan, including Barry, Penarth, Llantwit Major.
Who licenses HMOs in Vale of Glamorgan?
Vale of Glamorgan council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.
Other HMO services in Vale of Glamorgan
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Vale of Glamorgan
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Vale of Glamorgan
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Vale of Glamorgan
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Vale of Glamorgan
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Vale of Glamorgan
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Vale of Glamorgan
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Vale of Glamorgan
- Full HMO refurbishment in Vale of Glamorgan