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 Penarth, a town of about 23,000 people in Vale of Glamorgan, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Wales and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
- Postcodes
- CF64
- Location
- 3 miles south of Cardiff
- Pricing region
- Wales
What do fire doors in Penarth involve?
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Installation record and photos
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
Which rules apply in Penarth?
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 Penarth before we price.
- Council HMO standards and the fire risk assessment set detection, fire doors and escape routes.
- Mandatory licence for HMOs with 3 or more storeys and 5 or more people in 2 or more households; Wales did not adopt England’s 2018 change.
- Councils such as Cardiff and Swansea run additional licensing for HMOs outside the mandatory scheme.
- Landlords must register with Rent Smart Wales, and those who manage their own lets need a Rent Smart Wales licence.
How much do fire doors cost in Penarth?
| 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 Penarth 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 Penarth landlords need it?
Landlords in Penarth 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 Penarth
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.
Do you cover all of Penarth?
Yes. We work across Penarth and the CF64 postcode areas, plus the rest of Vale of Glamorgan. Nearby places we also cover include Cardiff, Whitchurch, Barry.
Does a shared house in Penarth 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 Penarth?
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 Penarth
- Cardiff · 3 mi
- Whitchurch · 5 mi
- Barry · 5 mi
- Caerphilly · 10 mi
- Weston-super-Mare · 11 mi
- Llantrisant · 11 mi
- All of Vale of Glamorgan
Other HMO services in Penarth
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Penarth
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Penarth
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Penarth
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Penarth
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Penarth
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Penarth
- Full HMO refurbishment in Penarth
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Penarth