A protected escape route is the stair, landing and hall that lets everyone get out if there is a fire. Landlords in Christchurch (BH6 and BH23) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- Dorset, England
- Postcodes
- BH6 and BH23
- Location
- 20 miles south-west of Southampton
- Pricing region
- South West
What do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Christchurch involve?
- Fire-resisting plasterboard to walls and ceilings
- Fire stopping around pipes, cables and voids
- Final exit door with thumb-turn
- Glazing upgrades in doors and fanlights
- Upgrading or boxing in under-stair cupboards
Which rules apply in Christchurch?
Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Christchurch must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
How much do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping cost in Christchurch?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected route upgrades: fire-resisting linings, fire stopping, lighting (three-storey house, our estimate) | £2,000 – £6,000 | £2,100 – £6,250 | house |
| Emergency light fitting, installed (our estimate) | £150 – £350 | £160 – £360 | fitting |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £310 – £620 | door |
Prices in Christchurch are shown with our regional adjustment for South West (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 3–8 working days. If a council deadline applies in Christchurch, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Christchurch landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Christchurch:
- A fire risk assessment action list
- Gaps, holes or old cupboards on the stair
Questions about escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Christchurch
Does every HMO need emergency lighting?
Not every one. Guidance tends to expect it where the escape route is long, complex or has no borrowed light, which is more common in larger houses.
Which postcodes in Christchurch do you work in?
All of them, including BH6 and BH23, and the surrounding parts of Dorset.
Does a shared house in Christchurch need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping cost in Christchurch?
Our guide ranges for South West are in the table on this page, and the guide-price tool gives a figure for your house. A fixed written quote follows a free site visit.
Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping near Christchurch
- Bournemouth · 4 mi
- New Milton · 5 mi
- Poole · 9 mi
- Totton · 18 mi
- Hythe · 19 mi
- Southampton · 20 mi
- All of Dorset
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- Fire alarm and detection systems in Christchurch
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Christchurch
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