A protected escape route is the stair, landing and hall that lets everyone get out if there is a fire. In Cricklewood, a town of around 65,000 people in Greater London, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- NW2
- Location
- 5 miles north-west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Cricklewood involve?
- Fire stopping around pipes, cables and voids
- Photo record of hidden fire stopping
- Final exit door with thumb-turn
- Removing fire risks from the route
- Fire-resisting plasterboard to walls and ceilings
Which rules apply in Cricklewood?
Here is what usually applies to a Cricklewood job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- A conversion can be a material change of use under the building regulations, so confirm with building control before work starts.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
How much do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping cost in Cricklewood?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected route upgrades: fire-resisting linings, fire stopping, lighting (three-storey house, our estimate) | £2,000 – £6,000 | £2,550 – £7,700 | house |
| Emergency light fitting, installed (our estimate) | £150 – £350 | £190 – £450 | fitting |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £380 – £770 | door |
Prices in Cricklewood are shown with our regional adjustment for London (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 Cricklewood, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Cricklewood landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Cricklewood:
- A fire risk assessment action list
- Three-storey and larger HMOs
Questions about escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Cricklewood
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 Cricklewood?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Cricklewood the nearest towns on our list are Kilburn (1 miles), Willesden (2 miles), Chalk Farm (3 miles).
Does a shared house in Cricklewood 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 Cricklewood?
Our guide ranges for London 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 Cricklewood
- Kilburn · 1 mi
- Willesden · 2 mi
- Chalk Farm · 3 mi
- Notting Hill · 3 mi
- Finchley · 3 mi
- Camden Town · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
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