Getting HMO fire doors right in Dudley
Our HMO fire doors service covers Dudley and the wider West Midlands area. Every job starts with a survey of the openings, so the quote reflects your actual doors rather than a guess.
Buildings in and around Dudley range from converted period houses to offices and schools. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
We can price an HMO in Dudley directly from the council's schedule of works and give you evidence to send back. Closers we fit in Dudley 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.
As standard, the work covers:
- Survey of bedroom, kitchen and stair doors
- Photo record for licensing and inspections
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Self-closers set to close without slamming
What the rules say for Dudley
The rules that apply to fire doors in Dudley 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 Dudley 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 Dudley need HMO fire doors?
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Dudley can all commission HMO fire doors from us. The usual settings are converted period houses and student lets, though single doors for bedsit conversions are just as welcome.
How a Dudley job runs
- 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 Dudley?
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 Dudley as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Around Dudley
We also cover towns near Dudley, including Brierley Hill (3.3 km away), Tipton and Kingswinford. If your building is in DY2 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Common questions
Do you cover DY2 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Dudley including DY2, and nearby towns such as Brierley Hill and Tipton. The survey and written quote are free.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Dudley 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 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.
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.