HMO fire doors in St Albans, done to the evidence
We provide HMO fire doors in St Albans (AL1 and the surrounding postcodes), from the first survey through to a documented handover.
Buildings in and around St Albans range from houses with integral garages to schools and industrial estates. 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 St Albans, fire door work often follows a licence application or a council inspection. Closers we fit in St Albans HMOs are set to close and latch without slamming, so tenants are less tempted to disconnect them.
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.
On a typical job that means:
- Thumb-turn locks within the evidence where needed
- Photo record for licensing and inspections
- FD30 or FD30S doors or doorsets
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
What the rules say for St Albans
The rules that apply to fire doors in St Albans 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 St Albans 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 St Albans
The need for HMO fire doors usually arises in bedsit conversions or shared houses, and sometimes student lets. 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 St Albans to keep escape routes protected throughout.
From enquiry to handover in St Albans
- 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 St Albans
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 St Albans 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 St Albans
We also cover towns near St Albans, including Harpenden (7.6 km away), Hatfield and Hemel Hempstead. If your building is in AL1 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Common questions
Do you cover AL1 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover St Albans including AL1, and nearby towns such as Harpenden and Hatfield. The survey and written quote are free.
What happens on a survey in St Albans?
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 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.
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.