Getting HMO fire doors right in Lincoln
We provide HMO fire doors in Lincoln (LN6 and the surrounding postcodes), from the first survey through to a documented handover.
Lincoln has a broad mix of buildings, including industrial units, converted period houses and schools, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
We can price an HMO in Lincoln directly from the council's schedule of works and give you evidence to send back. Closers we fit in Lincoln 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.
Each installation includes:
- Self-closers set to close without slamming
- Survey of bedroom, kitchen and stair doors
- Thumb-turn locks within the evidence where needed
- Photo record for licensing and inspections
Which fire door rules apply in Lincoln?
Fire doors in Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln?
From shared houses to student lets, the requirement for HMO fire doors in Lincoln 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 Lincoln
- 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 Lincoln?
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 Lincoln as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Nearby areas we cover from Lincoln
As well as Lincoln, we cover neighbouring towns including Gainsborough, Newark-on-Trent and Retford. The survey and quote are free.
Questions from Lincoln
Do you work in Lincoln?
Yes, we take on HMO fire doors in Lincoln and the surrounding area, including Gainsborough and Newark-on-Trent. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
What happens on a survey in Lincoln?
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.
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.
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.