Getting HMO fire doors right in Holloway
Our HMO fire doors service covers Holloway and the wider Greater London area. Every job starts with a survey of the openings, so the quote reflects your actual doors rather than a guess.
Buildings in and around Holloway range from mixed-use office buildings to restaurants 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 Holloway, fire door work often follows a licence application or a council inspection. We can price an HMO in Holloway 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.
What you get:
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Thumb-turn locks within the evidence where needed
- Self-closers set to close without slamming
- FD30 or FD30S doors or doorsets
Rules and responsibilities in Holloway
The rules that apply to fire doors in Holloway 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 Holloway sits with the London Fire Brigade.
Where a Holloway 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.
Buildings and duty holders in Holloway
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Holloway can all commission HMO fire doors from us. The usual settings are converted period houses and bedsit conversions, though single doors for student lets are just as welcome.
The steps on a Holloway 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 Holloway?
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 Holloway 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.
Around Holloway
We also cover towns near Holloway, including Highbury (1.7 km away), Archway and Camden Town. If your building is in N7 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Common questions
Is Holloway within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Holloway in Greater London and neighbouring towns such as Highbury. There is no charge for the survey.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Holloway 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.
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.