HMO Fire Doors for Harwich buildings
Need HMO fire doors in Harwich? We supply and fit complete certified doorsets across Essex, starting with a free measure survey in and around CO12. Every quote lists each door, its rating and the manufacturer's certificate reference, so you know exactly what is going in before anything is ordered.
Where possible we combine Harwich surveys with other visits in Essex, such as Felixstowe and Ipswich, which helps keep survey dates flexible.
Which rules apply in Harwich?
New and replacement fire doors in Harwich 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.
Guide prices in Harwich
Budget around £750 to £1,100 per door for HMO fire doors supplied and fitted in Harwich, excluding VAT. We price each opening separately so nothing is hidden in a lump sum.
Made-to-measure sizes for older openings, vision panels and upgraded hardware are the usual reasons a door sits towards the top of the range.
Buildings that need HMO fire doors
Typical uses for HMO fire doors in Harwich include student lets and licensed HMOs.
Essex covers commuter towns, new estates and large town-centre flat developments, from Southend and Basildon to Chelmsford and Colchester.
- Student lets
- Licensed HMOs
- Bedsits and shared houses
- House conversions
What you get with each 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
Four steps to compliant doors
- Send your postcode, door count and any fire risk assessment notes
- We survey and measure each opening for free
- You get a fixed, itemised quote with certificate references
- We fit, test operation and hand over the paperwork
Your questions answered
What does a Harwich quote include?
Survey, certified doorset, ironmongery, installation, removal of old doors and a handover pack. VAT is added at the standard rate.
Can you fit just one door in Harwich?
Yes — from a single door to a full building. Where possible, small jobs are scheduled alongside other visits in Essex.
Will I get certificates for the doors fitted in Harwich?
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.
Nearby towns we cover
- Felixstowe (3 miles)
- Ipswich (10 miles)
- Clacton-on-Sea (12 miles)
- Colchester (17 miles)
- Stowmarket (21 miles)
- Sudbury (24 miles)