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 Leeds, a city of around 550,000 people in West Yorkshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards. With students as well as working sharers renting in Leeds, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- West Yorkshire, England
- Postcodes
- LS1, LS2, LS3 and LS4
- Location
- 29 miles north of Sheffield
- Council
- Leeds City Council
- Pricing region
- Yorkshire and the Humber
What do fire doors in Leeds involve?
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Installation record and photos
Which rules apply in Leeds?
Fire doors in Leeds 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:
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- 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.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
Leeds City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Article 4 Direction (C3 to C4) covers parts of 14 neighbourhoods incl. Headingley, Hyde Park & Woodhouse, Kirkstall, Armley, Chapel Allerton, Moortown and Roundhay & Weetwood; in force since 2012. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | No scheme found |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area East, South & West Leeds designation (parts of Armley, Beeston & Holbeck, Burmantofts & Richmond Hill, Gipton & Harehills, Hunslet & Riverside, Farnley & Wortley; c.12,500 homes) in force 9 Feb 2026 to 8 Feb 2031. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Leeds before you buy or start work. Source: Leeds City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do fire doors cost in Leeds?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £570 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £570 – £1,250 | door |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Yorkshire and the Humber, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Leeds 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.
For student houses in Leeds, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Leeds landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Leeds:
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Leeds
Do you record what was fitted?
Yes. You get a schedule of doors with photos and product details for your records and the council.
How far do you travel from Leeds?
We cover the whole of West Yorkshire and work UK-wide. For Leeds the nearest towns on our list are Morley (4 miles), Pudsey (5 miles), Lofthouse (5 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Leeds?
Leeds is covered by Leeds City Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do fire doors cost in Leeds?
Our guide ranges for Yorkshire and the Humber 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 Leeds
- Morley · 4 mi
- Pudsey · 5 mi
- Lofthouse · 5 mi
- Batley · 7 mi
- Yeadon · 7 mi
- Dewsbury · 8 mi
- All of West Yorkshire
Other HMO services in Leeds
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Leeds
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Leeds
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Leeds
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Leeds
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Leeds
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Leeds
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Leeds
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Leeds