A protected escape route is the stair, landing and hall that lets everyone get out if there is a fire. Salisbury is 20 miles north-west of Southampton. We price escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Wiltshire, England
- Postcodes
- SP1 and SP5
- Location
- 20 miles north-west of Southampton
- Pricing region
- South West
What do escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Salisbury involve?
- Upgrading or boxing in under-stair cupboards
- Photo record of hidden fire stopping
- Fire-resisting plasterboard to walls and ceilings
- Removing fire risks from the route
- Fire stopping around pipes, cables and voids
Which rules apply in Salisbury?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Salisbury before we price.
- 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 Salisbury?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected route upgrades: fire-resisting linings, fire stopping, lighting (three-storey house, our estimate) | £2,000 – £6,000 | £2,100 – £6,250 | house |
| Emergency light fitting, installed (our estimate) | £150 – £350 | £160 – £360 | fitting |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £310 – £620 | door |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South West, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Salisbury 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 Salisbury landlords need it?
We usually get the call 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 Salisbury
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.
Do you cover all of Salisbury?
Yes. We work across Salisbury and the SP1 and SP5 postcode areas, plus the rest of Wiltshire. Nearby places we also cover include Andover, Totton, Southampton.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Salisbury?
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 Salisbury?
Our guide ranges for South West 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 Salisbury
- Andover · 16 mi
- Totton · 17 mi
- Southampton · 20 mi
- Eastleigh · 21 mi
- Winchester · 21 mi
- New Milton · 22 mi
- All of Wiltshire
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