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 Worcester, a place of roughly 100,000 people, 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 Worcester, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- Worcestershire, England
- Postcodes
- WR1 and WR2
- Location
- 24 miles south-west of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What do fire doors in Worcester involve?
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Installation record and photos
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
Which rules apply in Worcester?
Here is what usually applies to a Worcester job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
How much do fire doors cost in Worcester?
| 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 Worcester 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.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Worcester.
When do Worcester landlords need it?
Landlords in Worcester most often ask us for this when:
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Worcester
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 Worcester?
Yes. We work across Worcester and the WR1 and WR2 postcode areas, plus the rest of Worcestershire. Nearby places we also cover include Droitwich, Great Malvern, Stourport-on-Severn.
Does a shared house in Worcester 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 Worcester?
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 Worcester
- Droitwich · 6 mi
- Great Malvern · 7 mi
- Stourport-on-Severn · 11 mi
- Bromsgrove · 12 mi
- Evesham · 13 mi
- Kidderminster · 14 mi
- All of Worcestershire
Other HMO services in Worcester
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Worcester
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Worcester
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Worcester
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Worcester
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Worcester
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Worcester
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Worcester
- Student HMO refurbishment in Worcester