HMO fire doors in South Shields: how we work
Fire Rated Doors supplies and fits HMO fire doors in South Shields, Tyne and Wear. 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.
Where possible we combine South Shields surveys with other visits in Tyne and Wear, such as Tynemouth and North Shields, which helps keep survey dates flexible.
Regulations for HMO fire doors in Tyne and Wear
Fire doors in South Shields 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 South Shields
Expect roughly £750–£1,100 per door for HMO fire doors, fitted, ex VAT. Your South Shields quote is fixed after survey and itemised door by door.
If your fire risk assessment lists specific doors, send it with your enquiry and we'll price exactly those openings.
Where HMO fire doors are needed
Student lets and bedsits and shared houses are among the most common settings for HMO fire doors, in South Shields as elsewhere.
Newcastle and Sunderland combine city-centre apartments and student housing with a large stock of post-war council blocks and terraces.
- Student lets
- Bedsits and shared houses
- 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 South Shields property
- Door-by-door schedule and fixed price
- Installation and handover pack
Common questions in Tyne and Wear
Do you remove the old doors?
Yes. Removal and disposal of the old door and frame is included when we replace a doorset in South Shields.
Is the survey in South Shields free?
Yes. We measure and schedule your doors at no cost and send a fixed, itemised quote.
Which rules do HMO fire doors in South Shields 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.
Do HMO fire doors need intumescent strips and smoke seals?
Fire doors always have intumescent seals. Some councils also require smoke seals in HMOs; your licence conditions will say.
HMO Fire Doors near South Shields
- Tynemouth (1 mile)
- North Shields (1 mile)
- Jarrow (2 miles)
- Whitley Bay (3 miles)
- Hebburn (4 miles)
- Wallsend (4 miles)
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