Getting HMO fire doors right in Oxford
We provide HMO fire doors in Oxford (OX1 and the surrounding postcodes), from the first survey through to a documented handover.
Buildings in and around Oxford range from industrial units to GP surgeries and converted period houses. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
For HMO landlords in Oxford, fire door work often follows a licence application or a council inspection. We can price an HMO in Oxford directly from the council's schedule of works and give you evidence to send back.
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
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Photo record for licensing and inspections
- Survey of bedroom, kitchen and stair doors
Rules and responsibilities in Oxford
The rules that apply to fire doors in Oxford are England's. The responsible person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 must keep fire doors in non-domestic premises and the common parts of flats in working order; the Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed that this includes flat entrance doors onto common parts.
Where a Oxford block is above 11 metres, regulation 10 of the 2022 regulations means communal doors are checked every three months and flat entrance doors annually on a best-endeavours basis. Replacement doors must also satisfy the Building Regulations, with Approved Document B as the guidance most building control bodies work from.
Buildings and duty holders in Oxford
Typical settings for HMO fire doors include shared houses, converted period houses and student lets. In Oxford, as anywhere, the duty holder varies: a responsible person for a workplace, a landlord or managing agent for a block or HMO, or a homeowner after building work. We adjust access, timing and paperwork to suit whoever commissions the work.
The steps on a Oxford 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
What does HMO fire doors cost in Oxford?
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 Oxford 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.
Oxford and neighbouring towns
As well as Oxford, we cover neighbouring towns including Abingdon, Didcot and Witney. The survey and quote are free.
Questions from Oxford
Do you work in Oxford?
Yes, we take on HMO fire doors in Oxford and the surrounding area, including Abingdon and Didcot. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
How quickly can you survey in Oxford?
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.
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.