HMO fire doors for Stevenage buildings
Our HMO fire doors service in Stevenage is simple: a survey, a fixed quote, certified products and an installation finished to the manufacturer's evidence.
Around Stevenage, schools, low-rise blocks of flats and HMOs all depend on fire doors that close, latch and seal. We survey each opening and tell you plainly which doors need work and which don't.
For HMO landlords in Stevenage, fire door work often follows a licence application or a council inspection. We can price an HMO in Stevenage 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.
Each installation includes:
- Survey of bedroom, kitchen and stair doors
- FD30 or FD30S doors or doorsets
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Self-closers set to close without slamming
Which fire door rules apply in Stevenage?
Fire doors in Stevenage fall under English rules. New and replacement doors are covered by the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B. In workplaces and the common parts of blocks, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, as clarified by the Fire Safety Act 2021, puts the duty on the responsible person to keep fire doors suitable and maintained.
For residential buildings in Stevenage above 11 metres, regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 adds checks: communal fire doors at least every three months and best-endeavours checks of flat entrance doors at least every twelve months. Higher-risk buildings of at least 18 metres or seven storeys also come under the Building Safety Act 2022, where works may need approval from the Building Safety Regulator.
Who needs HMO fire doors in Stevenage?
The need for HMO fire doors usually arises in converted period houses 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 Stevenage to keep escape routes protected throughout.
How a Stevenage job runs
- 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 Stevenage?
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 Stevenage as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Stevenage and neighbouring towns
Neighbouring towns such as Hitchin, Letchworth Garden City, Welwyn Garden City and Harpenden are covered too, so clients with several buildings can use one installer and one evidence format.
Common questions
Do you cover SG1 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Stevenage including SG1, and nearby towns such as Hitchin and Letchworth Garden City. The survey and written quote are free.
How quickly can you survey in Stevenage?
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.
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.