HMO fire doors in Greenford: what's involved
If you need HMO fire doors in Greenford, we can survey, supply and install, then leave you the evidence your fire risk assessor will ask for.
Buildings in and around Greenford range from schools to hotels and converted flats. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
For HMO landlords in Greenford, fire door work often follows a licence application or a council inspection. We can price an HMO in Greenford directly from the council's schedule of works and give you evidence to send back.
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.
On a typical job that means:
- Self-closers set to close without slamming
- FD30 or FD30S doors or doorsets
- Photo record for licensing and inspections
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
Rules and responsibilities in Greenford
The rules that apply to fire doors in Greenford 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 Greenford sits with the London Fire Brigade.
Where a Greenford 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 Greenford need HMO fire doors?
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Greenford can all commission HMO fire doors from us. The usual settings are student lets and converted period houses, though single doors for shared houses are just as welcome.
From enquiry to handover in Greenford
- 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 Greenford?
Budget around from around £350 per door in a volume HMO job, up to £900 where frames are replaced, ex VAT for HMO fire doors. Our guide prices are the same in Greenford as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Greenford and neighbouring towns
We also cover towns near Greenford, including Northolt (2.4 km away), Southall and Wembley. If your building is in UB6 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Questions from Greenford
Is Greenford within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Greenford in Greater London and neighbouring towns such as Northolt. There is no charge for the survey.
How quickly can you survey in Greenford?
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 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.