Getting HMO fire doors right in Hereford
Looking for HMO fire doors in Hereford? We supply and fit certified fire doors and components across Hereford and the wider Herefordshire area, working from a free survey and a fixed written quote.
Buildings in and around Hereford range from houses with integral garages to industrial estates and care homes. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
Closers we fit in Hereford HMOs are set to close and latch without slamming, so tenants are less tempted to disconnect them. For HMO landlords in Hereford, fire door work often follows a licence application or a council inspection.
Fitting around tenants
HMO work happens in people's homes. We agree access with you and your tenants, work room by room, and leave every bedroom lockable at the end of the day. Where thumb-turn locks are needed so occupants can get out without a key, we fit ones that are covered by the door's evidence.
What you get:
- Photo record for licensing and inspections
- Self-closers set to close without slamming
- Thumb-turn locks within the evidence where needed
- Survey of bedroom, kitchen and stair doors
Rules and responsibilities in Hereford
The rules that apply to fire doors in Hereford 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.
Where a Hereford 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.
Who needs HMO fire doors in Hereford?
You are most likely to need HMO fire doors if you look after converted period houses, bedsit conversions or student lets. Whatever the building in Hereford, we survey each opening and tell you which doors need work and which do not.
From enquiry to handover in Hereford
- 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 Hereford
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 Hereford 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 Hereford
Beyond Hereford itself we also cover nearby towns such as Great Malvern (27.3 km), Worcester and Tewkesbury. The service, pricing and evidence are the same wherever you are.
Common questions
Do you cover HR1 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Hereford including HR1, and nearby towns such as Great Malvern and Worcester. The survey and written quote are free.
What happens on a survey in Hereford?
We look at every door in scope: the leaf, frame, gaps, seals, hinges, closer, glazing and how the frame is fixed. You then get a written quote that prices each door separately.
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.
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.