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 Tipton, a town of around 45,000 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
- DY4 and WV14
- Location
- 8 miles north-west of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What do fire doors in Tipton involve?
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Signage where required
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
Which rules apply in Tipton?
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 Tipton 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 Tipton?
| 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 Tipton follows a site visit.
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 Tipton landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Tipton
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 Tipton do you work in?
All of them, including DY4 and WV14, and the surrounding parts of West Midlands.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Tipton?
With the local council for the address. Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much do fire doors cost in Tipton?
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 Tipton
- Dudley · 2 mi
- Wednesbury · 2 mi
- West Bromwich · 3 mi
- Willenhall · 4 mi
- Brierley Hill · 4 mi
- Wolverhampton · 5 mi
- All of West Midlands
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- Fire alarm and detection systems in Tipton
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Tipton
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