HMO fire doors in Shirley, done to the evidence
Our HMO fire doors service in Shirley is simple: a survey, a fixed quote, certified products and an installation finished to the manufacturer's evidence.
Around Shirley, family homes after loft conversions, care homes and schools all depend on fire doors that close, latch and seal. We survey each opening and tell you plainly which doors need work and which don't.
For HMO landlords in Shirley, fire door work often follows a licence application or a council inspection. We can price an HMO in Shirley 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:
- Survey of bedroom, kitchen and stair doors
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- FD30 or FD30S doors or doorsets
- Photo record for licensing and inspections
What the rules say for Shirley
Fire doors in Shirley 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 Shirley 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.
Where HMO fire doors fit in Shirley
The need for HMO fire doors usually arises in converted period houses or bedsit conversions, and sometimes student lets. 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 Shirley to keep escape routes protected throughout.
From enquiry to handover in Shirley
- 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
Prices for HMO fire doors in Shirley
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 Shirley as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Around Shirley
Shirley is about 9.6 km from Birmingham, and we cover both, along with nearby Solihull and Acocks Green. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Common questions
Is Shirley within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Shirley in West Midlands and neighbouring towns such as Solihull. There is no charge for the survey.
How quickly can you survey in Shirley?
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.
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.
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.