HMO fire doors in Cheltenham, done to the evidence
Our HMO fire doors service covers Cheltenham and the wider Gloucestershire area. Every job starts with a survey of the openings, so the quote reflects your actual doors rather than a guess.
Around Cheltenham, industrial units, GP surgeries and schools 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.
For HMO landlords in Cheltenham, fire door work often follows a licence application or a council inspection. Closers we fit in Cheltenham HMOs are set to close and latch without slamming, so tenants are less tempted to disconnect them.
What councils typically look for
Licensing and housing officers usually look at bedroom doors, kitchen doors and any doors onto the escape stair. Common requirements include 30-minute doors, self-closers, smoke seals and well-fitted frames. Requirements vary with the size and layout of the HMO and the local authority's approach; our HMO fire door guide sets out the typical expectations.
What you get:
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Thumb-turn locks within the evidence where needed
- Self-closers set to close without slamming
- Photo record for licensing and inspections
Fire door law for Cheltenham properties
Fire doors in Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham 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.
Which buildings in Cheltenham need HMO fire doors?
From converted period houses to bedsit conversions, the requirement for HMO fire doors in Cheltenham comes from the fire strategy or risk assessment for the building. We work from that document, or help you interpret your inspection report, before quoting.
Our process in Cheltenham
- 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 Cheltenham?
If you need a budget figure first, the guide for HMO fire doors is from around £350 per door in a volume HMO job, up to £900 where frames are replaced, ex VAT. We firm that up after a survey, pricing each door separately so you can see where the money goes.
Cheltenham and neighbouring towns
Cheltenham is about 11.8 km from Gloucester, and we cover both, along with nearby Tewkesbury and Stroud. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Common questions
Do you cover GL50 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Cheltenham including GL50, and nearby towns such as Tewkesbury and Gloucester. The survey and written quote are free.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Cheltenham building?
Yes. Send it over and we can often price straight from it, then confirm on site. We report back against the same door references so you can close actions off.
Can you work to a council schedule of works?
Yes. Send us the schedule and we will price each item, carry out the work and give you evidence to send back.
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.