Getting HMO fire doors fitted in Chelmsford
For landlords, managing agents, businesses and homeowners in Chelmsford, we provide HMO fire doors and self-closers with one fixed quote. A free survey comes first, then a door-by-door schedule, then installation to the manufacturer's instructions and a handover pack for your records.
Our Essex coverage includes Chelmsford and its neighbours Billericay, Witham and Maldon; tell us your postcode and preferred dates and we'll confirm a survey slot.
What the law says in Chelmsford
Fire doors in Chelmsford sit under English rules: Approved Document B sets what goes in, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 covers keeping doors effective in non-domestic premises and shared parts of residential buildings, and the 2022 regulations require regular door checks in residential buildings taller than 11 metres. Higher-risk buildings — 18 metres or seven storeys with two or more homes — also come under the Building Safety Act 2022.
HMO fire doors prices in Chelmsford
Budget around £750 to £1,100 per door for HMO fire doors supplied and fitted in Chelmsford, excluding VAT. We price each opening separately so nothing is hidden in a lump sum.
Each quote covers the certified doorset, standard ironmongery, fitting, removal of the old door and a handover record; anything outside that scope is shown as a separate line before you accept.
Where HMO fire doors are needed
Wherever they are in Chelmsford, HMO fire doors are most often specified for student lets and house conversions.
Essex covers commuter towns, new estates and large town-centre flat developments, from Southend and Basildon to Chelmsford and Colchester.
- Student lets
- House conversions
- Bedsits and shared houses
- Licensed HMOs
What's in the doorset
| 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 Chelmsford
- Share your FRA or inspection findings
- We confirm every door on site
- Fixed quote, certified doorsets only
- Fitted to the manufacturer's instructions, with photos
Questions about HMO fire doors in Chelmsford
Can you fit just one door in Chelmsford?
Yes — from a single door to a full building. Where possible, small jobs are scheduled alongside other visits in Essex.
Do you remove the old doors?
Yes. Removal and disposal of the old door and frame is included when we replace a doorset in Chelmsford.
Is the survey in Chelmsford free?
Yes. We measure and schedule your doors at no cost and send a fixed, itemised quote.
Can I upgrade my existing HMO doors?
Sometimes, if the doors are solid and suitable and a tested upgrade method is used. Often a new doorset is cheaper overall and easier to evidence.
Neighbouring areas
- Billericay (7 miles)
- Witham (9 miles)
- Maldon (9 miles)
- Wickford (9 miles)
- Braintree (11 miles)
- Brentwood (11 miles)
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