HMO fire doors in Redditch, done to the evidence
Our HMO fire doors service in Redditch is simple: a survey, a fixed quote, certified products and an installation finished to the manufacturer's evidence.
Fire doors in Redditch protect escape routes in houses with integral garages, care homes and low-rise blocks of flats alike. We adapt the programme to the building and its occupants, never the standard of the installation.
We can price an HMO in Redditch directly from the council's schedule of works and give you evidence to send back. Closers we fit in Redditch 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:
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Thumb-turn locks within the evidence where needed
- Self-closers set to close without slamming
- FD30 or FD30S doors or doorsets
What the rules say for Redditch
Fire doors in Redditch 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 Redditch 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 Redditch need HMO fire doors?
Typical settings for HMO fire doors include student lets, bedsit conversions and converted period houses. In Redditch, 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.
Our process in Redditch
- 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 Redditch
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 Redditch 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.
Nearby areas we cover from Redditch
Nearby towns we cover include Bromsgrove, Shirley and Droitwich. Distance from Redditch does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Questions from Redditch
Do you work in Redditch?
Yes, we take on HMO fire doors in Redditch and the surrounding area, including Bromsgrove and Shirley. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
How quickly can you survey in Redditch?
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 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.
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.