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 Stourbridge, a town of around 55,000 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
- DY8
- Location
- 10 miles west of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What do fire doors in Stourbridge involve?
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Signage where required
- Installation record and photos
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
Which rules apply in Stourbridge?
Fire doors in Stourbridge 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:
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- 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 Stourbridge?
| 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 |
Prices in Stourbridge are shown with our regional adjustment for West Midlands (in line with the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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 Stourbridge landlords need it?
Landlords in Stourbridge most often ask us for this when:
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
Questions about fire doors in Stourbridge
Do bedroom doors need closers?
Doors onto the escape route are usually expected to self-close. The fire risk assessment sets which doors.
Do you cover all of Stourbridge?
Yes. We work across Stourbridge and the DY8 postcode areas, plus the rest of West Midlands. Nearby places we also cover include Brierley Hill, Kingswinford, Dudley.
Does a shared house in Stourbridge 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 Stourbridge?
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 Stourbridge
- Brierley Hill · 2 mi
- Kingswinford · 3 mi
- Dudley · 4 mi
- Halesowen · 4 mi
- Tipton · 6 mi
- Bartley Green · 6 mi
- All of West Midlands
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- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Stourbridge