HMO fire doors in Sevenoaks

Our Sevenoaks supply and fit service

We cover Sevenoaks and nearby Tonbridge for HMO fire doors, with surveys booked around your building's access and occupancy. Each door is quoted individually, so you can see what every opening costs and why.

Sevenoaks is about 14 miles from Maidstone; we cover both, along with Tonbridge, Swanley and Tunbridge Wells.

Fire door rules in Sevenoaks

In Sevenoaks, as across England, Approved Document B governs new work and the Fire Safety Order 2005 governs existing premises. Note that Approved Document B is removing the BS 476 fire-resistance test references on 2 September 2029, so specifications are moving to EN classifications such as E30 Sa.

HMO fire doors prices in Sevenoaks

Our guide price for HMO fire doors in Sevenoaks 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

In Sevenoaks, HMO fire doors are typically needed in bedsits and shared houses and student lets.

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

Bedsits and shared houses
Student lets
Licensed HMOs
House conversions

HMO Fire Doors: key 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

What happens next

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

HMO fire doors in Sevenoaks: questions

Can you work around tenants or staff in Sevenoaks?

Yes. We phase work in occupied buildings and keep escape routes available. Each door is planned to be removed and replaced the same day; if that isn't possible, the opening is made secure and we tell you in advance.

Do you cover Sevenoaks?

Yes. We survey, supply and fit HMO fire doors throughout Sevenoaks and the rest of Kent, including TN13 and nearby Tonbridge.

Which rules do HMO fire doors in Sevenoaks need to meet?

They are specified to Approved Document B (England) and your fire risk assessment or fire strategy. We confirm the rating of each door at survey.

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.