HMO fire safety upgrades bring a shared house up to the fire standard its size and layout need. Landlords in Fulham (SW6) 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
- SW6
- Location
- 4 miles south-west of London
- Pricing region
- London
What do HMO fire safety upgrades in Fulham involve?
- Fire stopping of service holes
- Thumb-turn locks on exit doors
- Fire-resisting linings to the escape route
- Works priced against your fire risk assessment
- Interlinked smoke and heat detection
Which rules apply in Fulham?
Here is what usually applies to a Fulham 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.
- 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.
- 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 Fulham?
| 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 Fulham 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 Fulham landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A council inspection or licence condition
- A fire risk assessment has listed actions
Questions about HMO fire safety upgrades in Fulham
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 Fulham do you work in?
All of them, including SW6, and the surrounding parts of Greater London.
Does a shared house in Fulham 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 Fulham?
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 Fulham
- Chelsea · 1 mi
- Putney · 2 mi
- Battersea · 2 mi
- Shepherds Bush · 2 mi
- Barnes · 2 mi
- Notting Hill · 2 mi
- All of Greater London
Other HMO services in Fulham
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Fulham
- Fire doors in Fulham
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Fulham
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Fulham
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Fulham
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Fulham
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Fulham
- Ensuite installation in Fulham