A protected escape route is the stair, landing and hall that lets everyone get out if there is a fire. For a house in Stretford we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Greater Manchester, England
- Postcodes
- M17, M32, M33 and M41
- Location
- 4 miles south-west of Manchester
- Pricing region
- North West
What do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Stretford involve?
- Photo record of hidden fire stopping
- Glazing upgrades in doors and fanlights
- Final exit door with thumb-turn
- Fire stopping around pipes, cables and voids
- Upgrading or boxing in under-stair cupboards
Which rules apply in Stretford?
Here is what usually applies to a Stretford 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.
- 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.
- 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 Stretford?
| 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 Stretford 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 Stretford, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Stretford landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Stretford:
- Three-storey and larger HMOs
- A fire risk assessment action list
Questions about escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Stretford
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.
Do you cover all of Stretford?
Yes. We work across Stretford and the M17, M32, M33 and M41 postcode areas, plus the rest of Greater Manchester. Nearby places we also cover include Old Trafford, Urmston, Sale.
Does a shared house in Stretford 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 Stretford?
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 Stretford
- Old Trafford · 1 mi
- Urmston · 2 mi
- Sale · 2 mi
- Eccles · 2 mi
- Salford · 3 mi
- Swinton · 4 mi
- All of Greater Manchester
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