A protected escape route is the stair, landing and hall that lets everyone get out if there is a fire. In Wigston Magna, a town of about 37,000 people in Leicestershire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Leicestershire, England
- Postcodes
- LE2 and LE18
- Location
- 4 miles south-east of Leicester
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Wigston Magna involve?
- Upgrading or boxing in under-stair cupboards
- Emergency lighting to the route
- Photo record of hidden fire stopping
- Fire-resisting plasterboard to walls and ceilings
- Glazing upgrades in doors and fanlights
Which rules apply in Wigston Magna?
Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Wigston Magna 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.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- 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 Wigston Magna?
| 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 |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for East Midlands, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Wigston Magna follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 3–8 working days. If a council deadline applies in Wigston Magna, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Wigston Magna landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Wigston Magna:
- Three-storey and larger HMOs
- A fire risk assessment action list
Questions about escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Wigston Magna
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 Wigston Magna?
Yes. We work across Wigston Magna and the LE2 and LE18 postcode areas, plus the rest of Leicestershire. Nearby places we also cover include Oadby, Leicester, Market Harborough.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Wigston Magna?
With the local council for the address. Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping cost in Wigston Magna?
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 Wigston Magna
- Oadby · 2 mi
- Leicester · 4 mi
- Market Harborough · 10 mi
- Hinckley · 12 mi
- Loughborough · 14 mi
- Coalville · 15 mi
- All of Leicestershire
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