HMO fire doors in Hayes, done to the evidence
When you book HMO fire doors in Hayes, the aim is simple: doors that close, latch and seal as tested, with records that prove it.
Fire doors in Hayes protect escape routes in restaurants, clinics and schools alike. We adapt the programme to the building and its occupants, never the standard of the installation.
Closers we fit in Hayes HMOs are set to close and latch without slamming, so tenants are less tempted to disconnect them. For HMO landlords in Hayes, fire door work often follows a licence application or a council inspection.
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.
As standard, the work covers:
- Self-closers set to close without slamming
- Photo record for licensing and inspections
- FD30 or FD30S doors or doorsets
- Thumb-turn locks within the evidence where needed
Which fire door rules apply in Hayes?
In Hayes, as elsewhere in England, the starting point is the Fire Safety Order 2005: whoever controls a workplace or the shared parts of a residential block must make sure its fire doors work. When doors are replaced, the Building Regulations and Approved Document B set the standard the new work has to meet. Enforcement of fire safety law in Hayes sits with the London Fire Brigade.
Blocks above 11 metres have a specific routine under regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022: quarterly checks of communal fire doors and annual best-endeavours checks of flat front doors. If your Hayes building is a higher-risk building under the Building Safety Act 2022, we confirm the approval route with the Principal Accountable Person before any work is ordered.
Buildings and duty holders in Hayes
You are most likely to need HMO fire doors if you look after student lets, bedsit conversions or converted period houses. Whatever the building in Hayes, we survey each opening and tell you which doors need work and which do not.
From enquiry to handover in Hayes
- 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 Hayes
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 Hayes as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Nearby areas we cover from Hayes
Nearby towns we cover include Southall, Heston and Greenford. Distance from Hayes does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Questions from Hayes
Is Hayes within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Hayes in Greater London and neighbouring towns such as Southall. There is no charge for the survey.
How quickly can you survey in Hayes?
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.