HMO fire safety upgrades bring a shared house up to the fire standard its size and layout need. Blackpool is 15 miles west of Preston. We price HMO fire safety upgrades there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- Lancashire, England
- Postcodes
- FY1 and FY3
- Location
- 15 miles west of Preston
- Pricing region
- North West
What do HMO fire safety upgrades in Blackpool involve?
- Fire-resisting linings to the escape route
- Emergency lighting where needed
- Thumb-turn locks on exit doors
- Fire stopping of service holes
- Fire doors with closers and seals
Which rules apply in Blackpool?
Here is what usually applies to a Blackpool job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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 Blackpool?
| 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 |
Prices in Blackpool are shown with our regional adjustment for North West (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
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 Blackpool landlords need it?
Landlords in Blackpool most often ask us for this when:
- Converting a house to an HMO
- A fire risk assessment has listed actions
Questions about HMO fire safety upgrades in Blackpool
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 Blackpool do you work in?
All of them, including FY1 and FY3, and the surrounding parts of Lancashire.
Does a shared house in Blackpool 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 Blackpool?
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 Blackpool
- Thornton-Cleveleys · 4 mi
- Fylde · 6 mi
- Lytham St Annes · 6 mi
- Fleetwood · 8 mi
- Southport · 12 mi
- Preston · 15 mi
- All of Lancashire
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