How much do fire doors cost?
Fire doors are priced per door, supplied and fitted with the correct ironmongery. Estimate your HMO's requirement below.
What compliant fire doors need
- 1Rated door and frame
An FD30 door provides 30 minutes' fire resistance, hung in a compatible frame.
- 2Intumescent strips and seals
Strips (and cold-smoke seals) that expand in heat to seal the gap around the door.
- 3Self-closers and ironmongery
Compliant hinges, latch and a self-closing device — required on HMO bedroom and escape-route doors.
Fire doors are a core HMO compliance cost and a common licensing sticking point. Cost them per door against your room count, and always confirm the exact requirement with a fire risk assessment.
Fire door costs (indicative, supply & fit)
| Item | Per door | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| FD30 door + fit | £250 – £500 | Door, strips, closer, hinges |
| FD60 door + fit | £350 – £650 | Higher rating |
| Upgrade existing door | £120 – £220 | Where permissible |
| Typical 5-bed HMO | 6–8 doors | £1,800 – £4,000 |
Every bedroom and riser typically needs an FD30 with self-closer in a licensable HMO.
Frequently asked questions
How much do fire doors cost for an HMO?+
A compliant FD30 fire door supplied and fitted with strips, closer and ironmongery typically costs £250–£500 per door. A 5-bed HMO usually needs 6–8, so budget £1,800–£4,000.
Do all HMO doors need to be fire doors?+
Generally bedroom doors and doors onto protected escape routes need to be FD30 self-closing. Your council or a fire risk assessment confirms exactly which doors — standards vary.
Related tools & guides
Want to know how these figures are calculated? See our cost methodology.
Cost figures shown are indicative estimates, not quotations. You are responsible for verifying all costs (obtain contractor quotes) and any figures submitted to a lender. ScopeWise is a documentation tool, not financial, tax, structural or planning advice. HMO compliance prompts are guidance only — confirm requirements with your local council, as standards and licensing vary by authority.