A protected escape route is the stair, landing and hall that lets everyone get out if there is a fire. In Golborne, a town of about 24,000 people in Greater Manchester, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Greater Manchester, England
- Postcodes
- WA3 and WA12
- Location
- 15 miles west of Manchester
- Pricing region
- North West
What do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Golborne involve?
- Removing fire risks from the route
- Emergency lighting to the route
- Fire-resisting plasterboard to walls and ceilings
- Glazing upgrades in doors and fanlights
- Fire stopping around pipes, cables and voids
Which rules apply in Golborne?
Here is what usually applies to a Golborne job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- Building regulations cover structural changes, new partitions, ensuite drainage, fire-resisting construction and notifiable electrical work.
- 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 Golborne?
| 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 – £5,750 | house |
| Emergency light fitting, installed (our estimate) | £150 – £350 | £140 – £340 | fitting |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £290 – £580 | door |
Prices in Golborne are shown with our regional adjustment for North West (below 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 Golborne, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Golborne landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Golborne:
- Three-storey and larger HMOs
- A fire risk assessment action list
Questions about escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Golborne
Why do you photograph the fire stopping?
Because it is hidden once the work is finished. Photos are evidence for you, the council and future surveys.
Do you cover all of Golborne?
Yes. We work across Golborne and the WA3 and WA12 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater Manchester. Nearby places we also cover include Newton-le-Willows, Ashton in Makerfield, Leigh.
Does a shared house in Golborne 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 Golborne?
Our guide ranges for North 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 Golborne
- Newton-le-Willows · 2 mi
- Ashton in Makerfield · 2 mi
- Leigh · 3 mi
- Hindley · 4 mi
- Wigan · 5 mi
- Atherton · 5 mi
- All of Greater Manchester
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