A protected escape route is the stair, landing and hall that lets everyone get out if there is a fire. Landlords in Solihull (B26, B27 and B28) 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
- West Midlands, England
- Postcodes
- B26, B27 and B28
- Location
- 7 miles south-east of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Solihull involve?
- Fire stopping around pipes, cables and voids
- Upgrading or boxing in under-stair cupboards
- Final exit door with thumb-turn
- Fire-resisting plasterboard to walls and ceilings
- Glazing upgrades in doors and fanlights
Which rules apply in Solihull?
Here is what usually applies to a Solihull 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.
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- 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 Solihull?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected route upgrades: fire-resisting linings, fire stopping, lighting (three-storey house, our estimate) | £2,000 – £6,000 | £2,000 – £6,000 | house |
| Emergency light fitting, installed (our estimate) | £150 – £350 | £150 – £350 | fitting |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £300 – £600 | door |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for West Midlands, where costs run in line with the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Solihull follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 3–8 working days. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Solihull landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Three-storey and larger HMOs
- Gaps, holes or old cupboards on the stair
Questions about escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Solihull
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.
Which postcodes in Solihull do you work in?
All of them, including B26, B27 and B28, and the surrounding parts of West Midlands.
Does a shared house in Solihull 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 Solihull?
Our guide ranges for West 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 Solihull
- Shirley · 2 mi
- Acocks Green · 3 mi
- Washwood Heath · 6 mi
- Birmingham · 7 mi
- Aston · 7 mi
- Bartley Green · 9 mi
- All of West Midlands
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