A protected escape route is the stair, landing and hall that lets everyone get out if there is a fire. Landlords in Putney (SW15 and SW18) 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
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- SW15 and SW18
- Location
- 5 miles south-west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Putney involve?
- Removing fire risks from the route
- Final exit door with thumb-turn
- Glazing upgrades in doors and fanlights
- Upgrading or boxing in under-stair cupboards
- Emergency lighting to the route
Which rules apply in Putney?
Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Putney 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:
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- A conversion can be a material change of use under the building regulations, so confirm with building control before work starts.
- 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.
How much do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping cost in Putney?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for London, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Putney follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 3–8 working days. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Putney landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Putney:
- A fire risk assessment action list
- Three-storey and larger HMOs
Questions about escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Putney
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.
Which postcodes in Putney do you work in?
All of them, including SW15 and SW18, and the surrounding parts of Greater London.
Does a shared house in Putney 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 Putney?
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 Putney
- Barnes · 2 mi
- Fulham · 2 mi
- Wimbledon · 3 mi
- Chelsea · 3 mi
- Chiswick · 3 mi
- Battersea · 3 mi
- All of Greater London