A protected escape route is the stair, landing and hall that lets everyone get out if there is a fire. For a house in Dundee we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately. With students as well as working sharers renting in Dundee, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- Dundee City, Scotland
- Postcodes
- DD1 and DD4
- Location
- 37 miles north of Edinburgh
- Council
- Dundee City Council
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Dundee involve?
- Photo record of hidden fire stopping
- Final exit door with thumb-turn
- Emergency lighting to the route
- Removing fire risks from the route
- Glazing upgrades in doors and fanlights
Which rules apply in Dundee?
Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Dundee must satisfy national law for Scotland, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
- A building warrant may be needed for a change of use or for installing a fire alarm system; check with the council’s building standards service.
- Landlords must also be on the Scottish landlord register, renewed every 3 years.
How much do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping cost in Dundee?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected route upgrades: fire-resisting linings, fire stopping, lighting (three-storey house, our estimate) | £2,000 – £6,000 | £1,900 – £5,700 | house |
| Emergency light fitting, installed (our estimate) | £150 – £350 | £140 – £330 | fitting |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £570 | door |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Dundee can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Allow 3–8 working days on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
For student houses in Dundee, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Dundee landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Gaps, holes or old cupboards on the stair
- Three-storey and larger HMOs
Questions about escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Dundee
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.
How far do you travel from Dundee?
We cover the whole of Dundee City and work UK-wide. For Dundee the nearest towns on our list are Saint Andrews (11 miles), Forfar (12 miles), Arbroath (16 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Dundee?
Dundee is covered by Dundee City Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping cost in Dundee?
Our guide ranges for Scotland 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 Dundee
- Saint Andrews · 11 mi
- Forfar · 12 mi
- Arbroath · 16 mi
- Perth · 18 mi
- Glenrothes · 20 mi
- Kirkcaldy · 25 mi
- All of Dundee City
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- Communal kitchen refits in Dundee
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Dundee