HMO fire safety upgrades bring a shared house up to the fire standard its size and layout need. Landlords in Wigan (WN1, WN2 and WN3) 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 Manchester, England
- Postcodes
- WN1, WN2 and WN3
- Location
- 15 miles south of Preston
- Pricing region
- North West
What do HMO fire safety upgrades in Wigan involve?
- Emergency lighting where needed
- Fire stopping of service holes
- Commissioning certificates and a handover pack
- Thumb-turn locks on exit doors
- Works priced against your fire risk assessment
Which rules apply in Wigan?
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 Wigan before we price.
- 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 Wigan?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £770 – £1,900 | house |
| Panel alarm system (Grade A type), larger HMO | £1,750 – £4,500 | £1,700 – £4,300 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £290 – £580 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £580 – £1,250 | door |
| Protected route upgrades: fire-resisting linings, fire stopping, lighting (three-storey house, our estimate) | £2,000 – £6,000 | £1,900 – £5,750 | house |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for North West, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Wigan follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 3–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Wigan, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Wigan landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Wigan:
- A council inspection or licence condition
- Converting a house to an HMO
Questions about HMO fire safety upgrades in Wigan
What fire safety does an HMO legally need?
The law asks for the house to be reasonably safe, with suitable fire precautions for its size and layout. The detail usually comes from a fire risk assessment and council guidance, so the right answer for a three-storey seven-bed house is very different from a two-storey three-bed one.
How far do you travel from Wigan?
We cover the whole of Greater Manchester and work UK-wide. For Wigan the nearest towns on our list are Hindley (2 miles), Ashton in Makerfield (4 miles), Westhoughton (5 miles).
Does a shared house in Wigan 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 Wigan?
Our guide ranges for North 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 Wigan
- Hindley · 2 mi
- Ashton in Makerfield · 4 mi
- Westhoughton · 5 mi
- Golborne · 5 mi
- Skelmersdale · 6 mi
- Leigh · 6 mi
- All of Greater Manchester
Other HMO services in Wigan
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Wigan
- Fire doors in Wigan
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Wigan
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Wigan
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Wigan
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Wigan
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Wigan
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Wigan