In short: An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. We carry this out across Wrexham, priced against the HMO rules for Wales and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Wales
- Pricing region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- LL, SY
- Main towns
- Wrexham, Rhosllannerchrugog, Brymbo
What do fire doors in Wrexham involve?
- Installation record and photos
- Signage where required
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
Which rules apply in Wrexham?
- Council HMO standards and the fire risk assessment set detection, fire doors and escape routes.
- Landlords must register with Rent Smart Wales, and those who manage their own lets need a Rent Smart Wales licence.
- Councils such as Cardiff and Swansea run additional licensing for HMOs outside the mandatory scheme.
Welsh councils set their own HMO standards and may run additional licensing. In Wales, changing a house to a C4 HMO always needs planning permission, so check planning first.
How much do fire doors cost in Wrexham?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £560 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £560 – £1,200 | door |
Typical time on site: 1–3 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Fire doors by town in Wrexham
Questions about fire doors in Wrexham
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.
Do you record what was fitted?
Yes. You get a schedule of doors with photos and product details for your records and the council.
Do you carry out fire doors across Wrexham?
Yes, across the whole of Wrexham, including Wrexham, Rhosllannerchrugog, Brymbo.
Who licenses HMOs in Wrexham?
Wrexham council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.
Other HMO services in Wrexham
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Wrexham
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Wrexham
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Wrexham
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Wrexham
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Wrexham
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Wrexham
- Extensions for extra rooms in Wrexham
- House to HMO conversion in Wrexham