Getting HMO fire doors right in Deal
Our HMO fire doors service covers Deal and the wider Kent area. Every job starts with a survey of the openings, so the quote reflects your actual doors rather than a guess.
Fire doors in Deal protect escape routes in care homes, family homes after loft conversions and schools alike. We adapt the programme to the building and its occupants, never the standard of the installation.
We can price an HMO in Deal directly from the council's schedule of works and give you evidence to send back. Closers we fit in Deal 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:
- Thumb-turn locks within the evidence where needed
- Photo record for licensing and inspections
- Survey of bedroom, kitchen and stair doors
- Self-closers set to close without slamming
Fire door law for Deal properties
Fire doors in Deal 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 Deal 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.
Buildings and duty holders in Deal
From converted period houses to bedsit conversions, the requirement for HMO fire doors in Deal comes from the fire strategy or risk assessment for the building. We work from that document, or help you interpret your inspection report, before quoting.
From enquiry to handover in Deal
- 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 Deal
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 Deal as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Nearby areas we cover from Deal
We also cover towns near Deal, including Dover (12.5 km away), Ramsgate and Broadstairs. If your building is in CT14 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Common questions
Do you work in Deal?
Yes, we take on HMO fire doors in Deal and the surrounding area, including Dover and Ramsgate. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
How quickly can you survey in Deal?
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 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.
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.