A protected escape route is the stair, landing and hall that lets everyone get out if there is a fire. Landlords in Basingstoke (RG21, RG24 and RG25) 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
- Hampshire, England
- Postcodes
- RG21, RG24 and RG25
- Location
- 14 miles south of Reading
- Pricing region
- South East
What do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Basingstoke involve?
- Emergency lighting to the route
- Glazing upgrades in doors and fanlights
- Fire-resisting plasterboard to walls and ceilings
- Removing fire risks from the route
- Fire stopping around pipes, cables and voids
Which rules apply in Basingstoke?
Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Basingstoke 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:
- 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.
- 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 Basingstoke?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected route upgrades: fire-resisting linings, fire stopping, lighting (three-storey house, our estimate) | £2,000 – £6,000 | £2,250 – £6,700 | house |
| Emergency light fitting, installed (our estimate) | £150 – £350 | £170 – £390 | fitting |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £340 – £670 | door |
Prices in Basingstoke are shown with our regional adjustment for South East (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Allow 3–8 working days on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Basingstoke landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Basingstoke:
- A fire risk assessment action list
- Three-storey and larger HMOs
Questions about escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Basingstoke
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 Basingstoke?
Yes. We work across Basingstoke and the RG21, RG24 and RG25 postcode areas, plus the rest of Hampshire. Nearby places we also cover include Fleet, Thatcham, Yateley.
Does a shared house in Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke?
Our guide ranges for South East 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 Basingstoke
- Fleet · 11 mi
- Thatcham · 12 mi
- Yateley · 12 mi
- Farnham · 13 mi
- Lower Earley · 13 mi
- Aldershot · 14 mi
- All of Hampshire
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