A protected escape route is the stair, landing and hall that lets everyone get out if there is a fire. For a house in Leicester we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately. Leicester has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Leicestershire, England
- Postcodes
- LE1, LE19, LE21 and LE87
- Location
- 34 miles east of Birmingham
- Council
- Leicester City Council
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Leicester involve?
- Photo record of hidden fire stopping
- Fire-resisting plasterboard to walls and ceilings
- Upgrading or boxing in under-stair cupboards
- Fire stopping around pipes, cables and voids
- Emergency lighting to the route
Which rules apply in Leicester?
Here is what usually applies to a Leicester 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.
Leicester City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Directions in force from 20 Aug 2014 (Westcotes, Clarendon Park, Central) and a 2021 direction for West, East and South sub-areas in effect 28 Nov 2022; further extension 17 Feb 2023. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | No scheme found |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Parts of Braunstone Park & Rowley Fields, Fosse, Saffron, Spinney Hills, Stoneygate and Westcotes, 10 Oct 2022-9 Oct 2027 (supplementary designation for omitted streets from 29 Dec 2022). |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Leicester before you buy or start work. Source: Leicester City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping cost in Leicester?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected route upgrades: fire-resisting linings, fire stopping, lighting (three-storey house, our estimate) | £2,000 – £6,000 | £1,950 – £5,800 | house |
| Emergency light fitting, installed (our estimate) | £150 – £350 | £150 – £340 | fitting |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £290 – £580 | door |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Leicester can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 3–8 working days. If a council deadline applies in Leicester, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
For student houses in Leicester, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Leicester landlords need it?
Landlords in Leicester most often ask us for this when:
- A fire risk assessment action list
- Gaps, holes or old cupboards on the stair
Questions about escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Leicester
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.
How far do you travel from Leicester?
We cover the whole of Leicestershire and work UK-wide. For Leicester the nearest towns on our list are Oadby (3 miles), Wigston Magna (4 miles), Loughborough (9 miles).
Which council covers HMOs in Leicester?
Leicester is covered by Leicester City Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping cost in Leicester?
Our guide ranges for East Midlands 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 Leicester
- Oadby · 3 mi
- Wigston Magna · 4 mi
- Loughborough · 9 mi
- Coalville · 12 mi
- Hinckley · 12 mi
- Melton Mowbray · 14 mi
- All of Leicestershire
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