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 Warwick, a town of about 37,000 people, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Warwickshire, England
- Postcodes
- CV32, CV34 and CV35
- Location
- 9 miles south of Coventry
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What do fire doors in Warwick involve?
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
Which rules apply in Warwick?
Here is what usually applies to a Warwick 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.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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 Warwick?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £300 – £600 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £600 – £1,300 | door |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Warwick can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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.
When do Warwick landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Warwick:
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Warwick
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 Warwick do you work in?
All of them, including CV32, CV34 and CV35, and the surrounding parts of Warwickshire.
Does a shared house in Warwick 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 Warwick?
Our guide ranges for West Midlands 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 Warwick
- Royal Leamington Spa · 3 mi
- Kenilworth · 5 mi
- Stratford-upon-Avon · 8 mi
- Coventry · 9 mi
- Solihull · 12 mi
- Shirley · 13 mi
- All of Warwickshire
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