Getting HMO fire doors right in Canary Wharf
Our HMO fire doors service in Canary Wharf is simple: a survey, a fixed quote, certified products and an installation finished to the manufacturer's evidence.
In and around Canary Wharf, fire door work covers everything from student accommodation to mixed-use office buildings. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
For HMO landlords in Canary Wharf, fire door work often follows a licence application or a council inspection. We can price an HMO in Canary Wharf directly from the council's schedule of works and give you evidence to send back.
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:
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Self-closers set to close without slamming
- FD30 or FD30S doors or doorsets
- Thumb-turn locks within the evidence where needed
Which fire door rules apply in Canary Wharf?
The rules that apply to fire doors in Canary Wharf are England's. The responsible person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 must keep fire doors in non-domestic premises and the common parts of flats in working order; the Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed that this includes flat entrance doors onto common parts. Enforcement of fire safety law in Canary Wharf sits with the London Fire Brigade.
Where a Canary Wharf block is above 11 metres, regulation 10 of the 2022 regulations means communal doors are checked every three months and flat entrance doors annually on a best-endeavours basis. Replacement doors must also satisfy the Building Regulations, with Approved Document B as the guidance most building control bodies work from.
Which buildings in Canary Wharf need HMO fire doors?
The need for HMO fire doors usually arises in shared houses or bedsit conversions, and sometimes student lets. Each has its own pressures, such as residents at home or a building that must stay open, so we plan the sequence of work in Canary Wharf to keep escape routes protected throughout.
What happens after you enquire
- 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
Budgeting for HMO fire doors in Canary Wharf
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 Canary Wharf 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.
Nearby areas we cover from Canary Wharf
Nearby towns we cover include Bow, Canning Town and Greenwich. Distance from Canary Wharf does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Common questions
Do you work in Canary Wharf?
Yes, we take on HMO fire doors in Canary Wharf and the surrounding area, including Bow and Canning Town. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
How quickly can you survey in Canary Wharf?
It depends on the number of doors and access, but we offer survey dates as soon as we reply to your enquiry. If an inspection has found urgent safety issues, tell us and we'll prioritise.
Do all doors in an HMO need to be fire doors?
Not always. Bedroom, kitchen and stair doors are the usual focus. The council's requirements depend on the HMO's size, storeys and layout.
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.