A protected escape route is the stair, landing and hall that lets everyone get out if there is a fire. Landlords in Loughborough (LE11 and LE12) 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. With students as well as working sharers renting in Loughborough, we plan bigger jobs for the gap between academic-year tenancies where we can.
- Area
- Leicestershire, England
- Postcodes
- LE11 and LE12
- Location
- 9 miles north of Leicester
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Loughborough involve?
- Emergency lighting to the route
- Final exit door with thumb-turn
- Removing fire risks from the route
- Fire stopping around pipes, cables and voids
- Photo record of hidden fire stopping
Which rules apply in Loughborough?
Here is what usually applies to a Loughborough 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 Loughborough?
| 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 Loughborough 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 Loughborough, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
For student houses in Loughborough, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Loughborough landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Gaps, holes or old cupboards on the stair
- Three-storey and larger HMOs
Questions about escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Loughborough
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 Loughborough do you work in?
All of them, including LE11 and LE12, and the surrounding parts of Leicestershire.
Does a shared house in Loughborough 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 Loughborough?
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 Loughborough
- Coalville · 8 mi
- Leicester · 9 mi
- Long Eaton · 10 mi
- West Bridgford · 12 mi
- Oadby · 12 mi
- Nottingham · 13 mi
- All of Leicestershire
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- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Loughborough
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Loughborough
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