Getting HMO fire doors right in Andover
When you book HMO fire doors in Andover, the aim is simple: doors that close, latch and seal as tested, with records that prove it.
Buildings in and around Andover range from schools to light industrial buildings and small blocks of flats. 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 Andover directly from the council's schedule of works and give you evidence to send back. Closers we fit in Andover HMOs are set to close and latch without slamming, so tenants are less tempted to disconnect them.
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:
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Thumb-turn locks within the evidence where needed
- Photo record for licensing and inspections
- Self-closers set to close without slamming
What the rules say for Andover
England's framework applies in Andover. Approved Document B guides the fire performance of new and replacement doors under the Building Regulations 2010. Day-to-day duties sit with the responsible person under the Fire Safety Order 2005, and for multi-occupied residential buildings, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 add duties such as giving residents information about fire doors.
For blocks over 11 metres in Andover, those regulations require communal fire door checks at least every three months and best-endeavours flat entrance door checks each year. In higher-risk buildings, building work is overseen by the Building Safety Regulator, so we check whether approval is needed before starting.
Which buildings in Andover need HMO fire doors?
Typical settings for HMO fire doors include student lets, bedsit conversions and converted period houses. In Andover, as anywhere, the duty holder varies: a responsible person for a workplace, a landlord or managing agent for a block or HMO, or a homeowner after building work. We adjust access, timing and paperwork to suit whoever commissions the work.
Our process in Andover
- 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
Prices for HMO fire doors in Andover
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 Andover as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Around Andover
Nearby towns we cover include Winchester, Newbury and Salisbury. Distance from Andover does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Common questions
Is Andover within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Andover in Hampshire and neighbouring towns such as Winchester. There is no charge for the survey.
How quickly can you survey in Andover?
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.
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.
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.