Getting HMO fire doors right in Newmarket
For property owners, landlords and managing agents in Newmarket, we offer HMO fire doors with one team for the survey, the product and the installation.
Around Newmarket, small offices, small blocks of flats and care homes all depend on fire doors that close, latch and seal. We survey each opening and tell you plainly which doors need work and which don't.
Closers we fit in Newmarket HMOs are set to close and latch without slamming, so tenants are less tempted to disconnect them. For HMO landlords in Newmarket, fire door work often follows a licence application or a council inspection.
Doors that keep working
HMO doors take hard use: closers get disconnected, doors get wedged and seals get painted. We set closers so they close and latch without slamming, which makes tenants less likely to defeat them, and leave you photographs and product details you can show the council.
Each installation includes:
- Photo record for licensing and inspections
- Survey of bedroom, kitchen and stair doors
- FD30 or FD30S doors or doorsets
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
Fire door law for Newmarket properties
Fire doors in Newmarket fall under English rules. New and replacement doors are covered by the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B. In workplaces and the common parts of blocks, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, as clarified by the Fire Safety Act 2021, puts the duty on the responsible person to keep fire doors suitable and maintained.
For residential buildings in Newmarket above 11 metres, regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 adds checks: communal fire doors at least every three months and best-endeavours checks of flat entrance doors at least every twelve months. Higher-risk buildings of at least 18 metres or seven storeys also come under the Building Safety Act 2022, where works may need approval from the Building Safety Regulator.
Where HMO fire doors fit in Newmarket
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Newmarket can all commission HMO fire doors from us. The usual settings are bedsit conversions and shared houses, though single doors for converted period houses are just as welcome.
The steps on a Newmarket installation
- Review the council's requirements or schedule of works
- Survey each door and frame
- Agree specification and tenant access
- Fit doors, seals, closers and locks
- Test every door closes and latches
- Hand over evidence for the council
What does HMO fire doors cost in Newmarket?
As a guide, budget from around £350 per door in a volume HMO job, up to £900 where frames are replaced, ex VAT for HMO fire doors. The figure for your Newmarket building depends on the number of doors, the rating, the condition of the frames, finishes, hardware and access. We confirm a fixed price after the free survey.
Covering Newmarket and nearby
Newmarket is about 57.4 km from Peterborough, and we cover both, along with nearby Haverhill and Ely. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Common questions
Do you cover CB8 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Newmarket including CB8, and nearby towns such as Haverhill and Ely. The survey and written quote are free.
Do I need to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to give us access to the doors. For blocks and commercial buildings, a caretaker or site contact is fine; for HMOs and homes, we agree a time with you or your tenants.
Do HMO fire doors need closers?
In many HMOs, yes, especially on bedroom and kitchen doors. Your council's schedule of works will say which doors need them.
Can tenants lock their bedroom doors?
Yes, but they must be able to get out without a key, so thumb-turn locks on the inside are common. The lock must be covered by the door's evidence.