HMO fire doors in Braintree

HMO fire doors in Braintree: how we work

Fire Rated Doors supplies and fits HMO fire doors in Braintree, Essex. Whether it's a single replacement or every door in a block, we start by surveying the openings and end with a handover pack listing each doorset and its certificate reference.

Our Essex coverage includes Braintree and its neighbours Witham, Chelmsford and Maldon; tell us your postcode and preferred dates and we'll confirm a survey slot.

Which rules apply in Braintree?

New and replacement fire doors in Braintree are specified under the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B. In workplaces and the common parts of blocks of flats, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 makes the responsible person keep fire doors in working order, and in residential buildings with a storey above 11 metres regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 adds quarterly checks of communal doors and annual checks of flat entrance doors.

HMO fire doors prices in Braintree

Our guide price for HMO fire doors in Braintree is £750 to £1,100 per door including fitting, ex VAT. Non-standard sizes, veneers, vision panels and access control push towards the top of the range.

The biggest price drivers are leaf size, glazing, finish and ironmongery; upper floors without lifts and restricted parking can also affect fitting cost.

Buildings that need HMO fire doors

Wherever they are in Braintree, HMO fire doors are most often specified for licensed HMOs and student lets.

Essex covers commuter towns, new estates and large town-centre flat developments, from Southend and Basildon to Chelmsford and Colchester.

Licensed HMOs
Student lets
Bedsits and shared houses
House conversions

Doorset specification

Typical rating	FD30 to rooms off the escape route; FD30S where licence conditions require
Closers	Overhead or concealed self-closers
Locks	Thumb-turn locking that opens from inside without a key
Guidance	Licence conditions and fire risk assessment; LACORS guidance in England
Finish	Paint-grade or pre-finished white

See the full specification and options for HMO Fire Doors

How it works in Braintree

Tell us about the doors — photos help
Free measure survey at your Braintree property
Door-by-door schedule and fixed price
Installation and handover pack

HMO fire doors in Braintree: questions

Do you cover Braintree?

Yes. We survey, supply and fit HMO fire doors throughout Braintree and the rest of Essex, including CM7 and nearby Witham.

What does a Braintree quote include?

Survey, certified doorset, ironmongery, installation, removal of old doors and a handover pack. VAT is added at the standard rate.

Will I get certificates for the doors fitted in Braintree?

Every doorset is listed in your handover pack with the manufacturer's certificate reference, plus an installation record and photos.

Can HMO bedroom doors have locks?

Yes, but they must open from inside without a key, typically with a thumb-turn, and be tested with the door.