Getting HMO fire doors right in Rotherham
From the S60 postcode district outwards, we take on HMO fire doors across Rotherham for homes, blocks and workplaces.
Buildings in and around Rotherham range from GP surgeries to converted period houses and schools. 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 Rotherham HMOs are set to close and latch without slamming, so tenants are less tempted to disconnect them. For HMO landlords in Rotherham, fire door work often follows a licence application or a council inspection.
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:
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Thumb-turn locks within the evidence where needed
- Photo record for licensing and inspections
- FD30 or FD30S doors or doorsets
What the rules say for Rotherham
Fire doors in Rotherham 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 Rotherham 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 Rotherham need HMO fire doors?
You are most likely to need HMO fire doors if you look after bedsit conversions, converted period houses or shared houses. Whatever the building in Rotherham, we survey each opening and tell you which doors need work and which do not.
The steps on a Rotherham 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 Rotherham
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 Rotherham as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Rotherham and neighbouring towns
Rotherham is about 8.9 km from Sheffield, and we cover both, along with nearby Burngreave and Chapeltown. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Common questions
Do you work in Rotherham?
Yes, we take on HMO fire doors in Rotherham and the surrounding area, including Burngreave and Chapeltown. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Rotherham 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 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.