HMO fire safety upgrades bring a shared house up to the fire standard its size and layout need. In Tewkesbury, a town of about 20,000 people in Gloucestershire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- Gloucestershire, England
- Postcodes
- GL19 and GL20
- Location
- 36 miles south of Birmingham
- Pricing region
- South West
What do HMO fire safety upgrades in Tewkesbury involve?
- Works priced against your fire risk assessment
- Fire stopping of service holes
- Commissioning certificates and a handover pack
- Fire doors with closers and seals
- Fire-resisting linings to the escape route
Which rules apply in Tewkesbury?
HMO fire safety upgrades in Tewkesbury 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:
- 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.
- A conversion can be a material change of use under the building regulations, so confirm with building control before work starts.
- 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 Tewkesbury?
| 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 Tewkesbury 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?
Most jobs of this kind take 3–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Tewkesbury, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Tewkesbury landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Tewkesbury:
- A fire risk assessment has listed actions
- A council inspection or licence condition
Questions about HMO fire safety upgrades in Tewkesbury
Who writes the fire risk assessment?
You arrange it, through a competent assessor. We price and carry out the works it recommends and give you the evidence.
Do you cover all of Tewkesbury?
Yes. We work across Tewkesbury and the GL19 and GL20 postcode areas, plus the rest of Gloucestershire. Nearby places we also cover include Cheltenham, Gloucester, Great Malvern.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Tewkesbury?
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 HMO fire safety upgrades cost in Tewkesbury?
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 Tewkesbury
- Cheltenham · 7 mi
- Gloucester · 9 mi
- Great Malvern · 11 mi
- Evesham · 11 mi
- Worcester · 14 mi
- Stroud · 17 mi
- All of Gloucestershire
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