- Nation
- England
- Pricing region
- South East
- Postcode areas
- RG, SL, OX, GU
- Main towns
- Reading, Slough, Bracknell, Maidenhead, Wokingham
What do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Berkshire involve?
- Photo record of hidden fire stopping
- Upgrading or boxing in under-stair cupboards
- Glazing upgrades in doors and fanlights
- Removing fire risks from the route
- Fire-resisting plasterboard to walls and ceilings
- Fire stopping around pipes, cables and voids
Which rules apply in Berkshire?
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- Building regulations cover structural changes, new partitions, ensuite drainage, fire-resisting construction and notifiable electrical work.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- A conversion can be a material change of use under the building regulations, so confirm with building control before work starts.
Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping cost in Berkshire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected route upgrades: fire-resisting linings, fire stopping, lighting (three-storey house, our estimate) | £2,000 – £6,000 | £2,250 – £6,700 | house |
| Emergency light fitting, installed (our estimate) | £150 – £350 | £170 – £390 | fitting |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £340 – £670 | door |
Typical time on site: 3–8 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping by town in Berkshire
Questions about escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Berkshire
What is fire stopping?
Sealing gaps where pipes, cables and ducts pass through fire-resisting walls and floors, so smoke and fire cannot get through.
Can a lounge open onto the stair?
It depends on the layout and the risk assessment. Often the door needs to be a fire door, or the layout needs changing.
Do you carry out escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping across Berkshire?
Yes, across the whole of Berkshire, including Reading, Slough, Bracknell.
Who licenses HMOs in Berkshire?
HMOs in Berkshire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.
Other HMO services in Berkshire
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Berkshire
- Fire doors in Berkshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Berkshire
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Berkshire
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Berkshire
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Berkshire
- House to HMO conversion in Berkshire
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Berkshire