HMO fire doors in Stafford, done to the evidence
Looking for HMO fire doors in Stafford? We supply and fit certified fire doors and components across Stafford and the wider Staffordshire area, working from a free survey and a fixed written quote.
In and around Stafford, fire door work covers everything from industrial estates to low-rise blocks of flats. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
For HMO landlords in Stafford, fire door work often follows a licence application or a council inspection. Closers we fit in Stafford 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.
On a typical job that means:
- Survey of bedroom, kitchen and stair doors
- Photo record for licensing and inspections
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Thumb-turn locks within the evidence where needed
Rules and responsibilities in Stafford
The rules that apply to fire doors in Stafford 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 Stafford 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.
Which buildings in Stafford need HMO fire doors?
The need for HMO fire doors usually arises in shared houses or bedsit conversions, and sometimes converted period houses. Each has its own pressures, such as residents at home or a building that must stay open, so we plan the sequence of work in Stafford to keep escape routes protected throughout.
Our process in Stafford
- 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
Budgeting for HMO fire doors in Stafford
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 Stafford 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.
Stafford and neighbouring towns
Nearby towns we cover include Rugeley, Cannock and Burntwood. Distance from Stafford does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Questions
Is Stafford within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Stafford in Staffordshire and neighbouring towns such as Rugeley. There is no charge for the survey.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Stafford 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.
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.
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.