A protected escape route is the stair, landing and hall that lets everyone get out if there is a fire. Landlords in Heywood (M24, OL10 and OL11) 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 Manchester, England
- Postcodes
- M24, OL10 and OL11
- Location
- 8 miles north of Manchester
- Pricing region
- North West
What do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Heywood involve?
- Removing fire risks from the route
- Photo record of hidden fire stopping
- Emergency lighting to the route
- Fire stopping around pipes, cables and voids
- Upgrading or boxing in under-stair cupboards
Which rules apply in Heywood?
Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Heywood 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:
- 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 Heywood?
| 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 Heywood 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 Heywood, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Heywood landlords need it?
Landlords in Heywood most often ask us for this when:
- Gaps, holes or old cupboards on the stair
- Three-storey and larger HMOs
Questions about escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Heywood
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.
Which postcodes in Heywood do you work in?
All of them, including M24, OL10 and OL11, and the surrounding parts of Greater Manchester.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Heywood?
With the local council for the address. Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping cost in Heywood?
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.
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