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 Dudley (B64, DY1, DY2 and DY5) 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.
- Area
- West Midlands, England
- Postcodes
- B64, DY1, DY2 and DY5
- Location
- 8 miles west of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What do fire doors in Dudley involve?
- Signage where required
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
Which rules apply in Dudley?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Dudley before we price.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- 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 Dudley?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for West Midlands, where costs run in line with the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Dudley 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 Dudley landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Dudley:
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Dudley
Do bedroom doors need closers?
Doors onto the escape route are usually expected to self-close. The fire risk assessment sets which doors.
How far do you travel from Dudley?
We cover the whole of West Midlands and work UK-wide. For Dudley the nearest towns on our list are Brierley Hill (2 miles), Tipton (2 miles), Kingswinford (4 miles).
Does a shared house in Dudley 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 Dudley?
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 Dudley
- Brierley Hill · 2 mi
- Tipton · 2 mi
- Kingswinford · 4 mi
- Halesowen · 4 mi
- Stourbridge · 4 mi
- West Bromwich · 4 mi
- All of West Midlands
Other HMO services in Dudley
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Dudley
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Dudley
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Dudley
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Dudley
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Dudley
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Dudley
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Dudley
- Extensions for extra rooms in Dudley