HMO fire safety upgrades bring a shared house up to the fire standard its size and layout need. For a house in Feltham 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
- Greater London, England
- Postcodes
- TW13 and TW14
- Location
- 13 miles west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do HMO fire safety upgrades in Feltham involve?
- Fire doors with closers and seals
- Fire-resisting linings to the escape route
- Interlinked smoke and heat detection
- Emergency lighting where needed
- Works priced against your fire risk assessment
Which rules apply in Feltham?
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 Feltham before we price.
- The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
- Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
- 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 Feltham?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Feltham can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Allow 3–10 working days on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Feltham landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A fire risk assessment has listed actions
- A council inspection or licence condition
Questions about HMO fire safety upgrades in Feltham
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.
How far do you travel from Feltham?
We cover the whole of Greater London and work UK-wide. For Feltham the nearest towns on our list are Hanworth (2 miles), Ashford (Surrey) (2 miles), Hounslow (3 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Feltham?
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 Feltham?
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 Feltham
- Hanworth · 2 mi
- Ashford (Surrey) · 2 mi
- Hounslow · 3 mi
- Sunbury-on-Thames · 3 mi
- Hampton · 3 mi
- Heston · 3 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Feltham
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Feltham
- Fire doors in Feltham
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Feltham
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Feltham
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Feltham
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Feltham
- Sound insulation in Feltham
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Feltham