A protected escape route is the stair, landing and hall that lets everyone get out if there is a fire. In Waterlooville, a town of around 65,000 people in Hampshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Hampshire, England
- Postcodes
- PO7 and PO8
- Location
- 16 miles east of Southampton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Waterlooville involve?
- Fire stopping around pipes, cables and voids
- Glazing upgrades in doors and fanlights
- Fire-resisting plasterboard to walls and ceilings
- Emergency lighting to the route
- Removing fire risks from the route
Which rules apply in Waterlooville?
Here is what usually applies to a Waterlooville job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- 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.
- 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 Waterlooville?
| 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 Waterlooville 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 Waterlooville landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Waterlooville:
- Gaps, holes or old cupboards on the stair
- A fire risk assessment action list
Questions about escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Waterlooville
Does every HMO need emergency lighting?
Not every one. Guidance tends to expect it where the escape route is long, complex or has no borrowed light, which is more common in larger houses.
How far do you travel from Waterlooville?
We cover the whole of Hampshire and work UK-wide. For Waterlooville the nearest towns on our list are Havant (3 miles), Portsmouth (6 miles), Fareham (7 miles).
Does a shared house in Waterlooville 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 Waterlooville?
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 Waterlooville
- Havant · 3 mi
- Portsmouth · 6 mi
- Fareham · 7 mi
- Gosport · 7 mi
- Chichester · 11 mi
- Ryde · 12 mi
- All of Hampshire
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