HMO fire safety upgrades bring a shared house up to the fire standard its size and layout need. For a house in Heavitree we start with a measured survey, check the council’s written HMO standards for the number of sharers, and then price each item separately.
- Area
- Devon, England
- Postcodes
- EX2 and EX4
- Location
- 1 miles east of Exeter
- Pricing region
- South West
What do HMO fire safety upgrades in Heavitree involve?
- Fire doors with closers and seals
- Interlinked smoke and heat detection
- Fire-resisting linings to the escape route
- Thumb-turn locks on exit doors
- Fire stopping of service holes
Which rules apply in Heavitree?
Here is what usually applies to a Heavitree 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.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Building regulations cover structural changes, new partitions, ensuite drainage, fire-resisting construction and notifiable electrical work.
- 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 HMO fire safety upgrades cost in Heavitree?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £830 – £2,100 | house |
| Panel alarm system (Grade A type), larger HMO | £1,750 – £4,500 | £1,800 – £4,700 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £310 – £620 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £620 – £1,350 | door |
| Protected route upgrades: fire-resisting linings, fire stopping, lighting (three-storey house, our estimate) | £2,000 – £6,000 | £2,100 – £6,250 | house |
Prices in Heavitree are shown with our regional adjustment for South West (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Typical time on site: 3–10 working days. We agree the programme with you before starting and send photo updates as the work progresses.
When do Heavitree landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Converting a house to an HMO
- A fire risk assessment has listed actions
Questions about HMO fire safety upgrades in Heavitree
Do all doors need to be fire doors?
Not always. Guidance usually focuses on doors to rooms that open onto the escape route. The assessment sets out which doors need upgrading.
Which postcodes in Heavitree do you work in?
All of them, including EX2 and EX4, and the surrounding parts of Devon.
Does a shared house in Heavitree 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 HMO fire safety upgrades cost in Heavitree?
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.
HMO fire safety upgrades near Heavitree
- Exeter · 1 mi
- Exmouth · 8 mi
- Tiverton · 13 mi
- Newton Abbot · 14 mi
- Torquay · 18 mi
- Paignton · 20 mi
- All of Devon
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