HMO fire doors: our service in Pimlico
We provide HMO fire doors in Pimlico (SW1V and the surrounding postcodes), from the first survey through to a documented handover.
Buildings in and around Pimlico range from shared houses to converted flats and schools. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
We can price an HMO in Pimlico directly from the council's schedule of works and give you evidence to send back. Closers we fit in Pimlico HMOs are set to close and latch without slamming, so tenants are less tempted to disconnect them.
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:
- Self-closers set to close without slamming
- Photo record for licensing and inspections
- Thumb-turn locks within the evidence where needed
- FD30 or FD30S doors or doorsets
The regulations behind fire doors in Pimlico
The rules that apply to fire doors in Pimlico 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. In London, the London Fire Brigade is the enforcing authority for fire safety law.
Where a Pimlico 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.
Where HMO fire doors fit in Pimlico
The need for HMO fire doors usually arises in bedsit conversions or student lets, and sometimes shared houses. 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 Pimlico to keep escape routes protected throughout.
From enquiry to handover in Pimlico
- 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 Pimlico?
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 Pimlico 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.
Pimlico and neighbouring towns
Neighbouring towns such as City of Westminster, Battersea, Chelsea and London are covered too, so clients with several buildings can use one installer and one evidence format.
Common questions
Is Pimlico within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Pimlico in Greater London and neighbouring towns such as City of Westminster. There is no charge for the survey.
How quickly can you survey in Pimlico?
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 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.
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.