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 Halesowen, a town of around 60,000 people in West Midlands, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- West Midlands, England
- Postcodes
- B62 and B63
- Location
- 7 miles west of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What do fire doors in Halesowen involve?
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Installation record and photos
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
Which rules apply in Halesowen?
Fire doors in Halesowen must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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 Halesowen?
| 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 Halesowen can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 1–3 working days. If a council deadline applies in Halesowen, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Halesowen landlords need it?
We usually get the call 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 Halesowen
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.
Which postcodes in Halesowen do you work in?
All of them, including B62 and B63, and the surrounding parts of West Midlands.
Does a shared house in Halesowen 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 Halesowen?
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 Halesowen
- Bartley Green · 2 mi
- Brierley Hill · 4 mi
- Dudley · 4 mi
- Stourbridge · 4 mi
- Smethwick · 5 mi
- West Bromwich · 5 mi
- All of West Midlands
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