HMO fire doors: our service in Sevenoaks
Our HMO fire doors service in Sevenoaks is simple: a survey, a fixed quote, certified products and an installation finished to the manufacturer's evidence.
In and around Sevenoaks, fire door work covers everything from small blocks of flats to small offices. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
We can price an HMO in Sevenoaks directly from the council's schedule of works and give you evidence to send back. Closers we fit in Sevenoaks 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.
As standard, the work covers:
- Photo record for licensing and inspections
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- FD30 or FD30S doors or doorsets
- Thumb-turn locks within the evidence where needed
The regulations behind fire doors in Sevenoaks
Fire doors in Sevenoaks 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 Sevenoaks 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.
Which buildings in Sevenoaks need HMO fire doors?
You are most likely to need HMO fire doors if you look after converted period houses, bedsit conversions or shared houses. Whatever the building in Sevenoaks, we survey each opening and tell you which doors need work and which do not.
The steps on a Sevenoaks installation
- 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
Guide prices in Sevenoaks
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 Sevenoaks 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.
Nearby areas we cover from Sevenoaks
We also cover towns near Sevenoaks, including Tonbridge (10.4 km away), Swanley and Royal Tunbridge Wells. If your building is in TN13 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Questions
Is Sevenoaks within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Sevenoaks in Kent and neighbouring towns such as Tonbridge. There is no charge for the survey.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Sevenoaks building?
Yes. Send it over and we can often price straight from it, then confirm on site. We report back against the same door references so you can close actions off.
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.
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.