HMO fire safety upgrades bring a shared house up to the fire standard its size and layout need. Landlords in Barnes (SW13) 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
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- SW13
- Location
- 6 miles south-west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do HMO fire safety upgrades in Barnes involve?
- Works priced against your fire risk assessment
- Commissioning certificates and a handover pack
- Fire stopping of service holes
- Interlinked smoke and heat detection
- Fire doors with closers and seals
Which rules apply in Barnes?
Here is what usually applies to a Barnes job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- A conversion can be a material change of use under the building regulations, so confirm with building control before work starts.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
How much do HMO fire safety upgrades cost in Barnes?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £1,000 – £2,550 | house |
| Panel alarm system (Grade A type), larger HMO | £1,750 – £4,500 | £2,250 – £5,750 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £380 – £770 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £770 – £1,650 | door |
| Protected route upgrades: fire-resisting linings, fire stopping, lighting (three-storey house, our estimate) | £2,000 – £6,000 | £2,550 – £7,700 | house |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for London, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Barnes follows a site visit.
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 Barnes landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Barnes:
- A fire risk assessment has listed actions
- Converting a house to an HMO
Questions about HMO fire safety upgrades in Barnes
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.
Which postcodes in Barnes do you work in?
All of them, including SW13, and the surrounding parts of Greater London.
Does a shared house in Barnes 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 Barnes?
Our guide ranges for London 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 Barnes
- Chiswick · 1 mi
- Putney · 2 mi
- Fulham · 2 mi
- Shepherds Bush · 2 mi
- Richmond · 3 mi
- Acton · 3 mi
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