What HMO fire doors in Oadby should include
If you need HMO fire doors in Oadby, we can survey, supply and install, then leave you the evidence your fire risk assessor will ask for.
Buildings in and around Oadby range from houses with integral garages to small blocks of flats and family homes after loft conversions. 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 Oadby HMOs are set to close and latch without slamming, so tenants are less tempted to disconnect them. For HMO landlords in Oadby, fire door work often follows a licence application or a council inspection.
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.
What you get:
- FD30 or FD30S doors or doorsets
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Thumb-turn locks within the evidence where needed
- Survey of bedroom, kitchen and stair doors
Which fire door rules apply in Oadby?
Fire doors in Oadby 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 Oadby 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.
Where HMO fire doors fit in Oadby
From converted period houses to bedsit conversions, the requirement for HMO fire doors in Oadby 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.
The steps on a Oadby 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 Oadby
Guide pricing for HMO fire doors: from around £350 per door in a volume HMO job, up to £900 where frames are replaced, ex VAT. Volume work across several doors in one Oadby building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Nearby areas we cover from Oadby
Nearby towns we cover include Wigston, Leicester and Market Harborough. Distance from Oadby does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Common questions
Do you work in Oadby?
Yes, we take on HMO fire doors in Oadby and the surrounding area, including Wigston and Leicester. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
How quickly can you survey in Oadby?
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.
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.
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.