HMO fire doors in Dover

Getting HMO fire doors fitted in Dover

Looking for HMO fire doors in Dover? Our supply and fit service covers CT17 and the surrounding area, including Folkestone and Deal. We quote complete doorsets — leaf, frame, seals, hinges and closer — because that is what the fire certification actually covers.

Dover is about 36 miles from Maidstone; we cover both, along with Folkestone, Deal and Canterbury.

Which rules apply in Dover?

Fire doors in Dover 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.

Guide prices in Dover

Guide prices for HMO fire doors in Dover run from about £750 to £1,100 per door, supplied and fitted, ex VAT. Size, glazing, finish and ironmongery move the price, and the survey quote is fixed.

Guide prices assume straightforward access; out-of-hours working or difficult access is priced as a separate, visible line.

Where HMO fire doors are used in Dover

Wherever they are in Dover, HMO fire doors are most often specified for student lets and house conversions.

Kent's Medway towns, county town of Maidstone and coastal resorts bring a mix of flats, HMOs, hotels and converted seaside buildings.

Student lets
House conversions
Bedsits and shared houses
Licensed HMOs

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

From enquiry to handover

Request a quote online or call
Survey: sizes, ratings, hardware and condition
Quote with each doorset's certification
Phased fitting and handover records

Your questions answered

Will I get certificates for the doors fitted in Dover?

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

How quickly can you survey in Dover?

We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine Dover visits with other work in Kent. Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire.

Do you remove the old doors?

Yes. Removal and disposal of the old door and frame is included when we replace a doorset in Dover.

Do all HMO doors need to be fire doors?

Usually the doors opening onto the escape route — bedrooms, kitchens, living rooms — but not bathrooms in most layouts. Your licensing conditions and risk assessment set the list.