HMO fire safety upgrades bring a shared house up to the fire standard its size and layout need. Landlords in Fylde (FY6, PR3 and PR4) 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
- Lancashire, England
- Postcodes
- FY6, PR3 and PR4
- Location
- 10 miles north-west of Preston
- Pricing region
- North West
What do HMO fire safety upgrades in Fylde involve?
- Fire-resisting linings to the escape route
- Fire stopping of service holes
- Interlinked smoke and heat detection
- Commissioning certificates and a handover pack
- Emergency lighting where needed
Which rules apply in Fylde?
Here is what usually applies to a Fylde 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.
- 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 Fylde?
| 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 Fylde 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?
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 Fylde landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Fylde:
- A council inspection or licence condition
- A fire risk assessment has listed actions
Questions about HMO fire safety upgrades in Fylde
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.
Do you cover all of Fylde?
Yes. We work across Fylde and the FY6, PR3 and PR4 postcode areas, plus the rest of Lancashire. Nearby places we also cover include Thornton-Cleveleys, Blackpool, Lytham St Annes.
Does a shared house in Fylde 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 Fylde?
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 Fylde
- Thornton-Cleveleys · 5 mi
- Blackpool · 6 mi
- Lytham St Annes · 7 mi
- Fleetwood · 7 mi
- Preston · 10 mi
- Leyland · 13 mi
- All of Lancashire
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- Fire alarm and detection systems in Fylde
- Fire doors in Fylde
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Fylde
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Fylde
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Fylde
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Fylde
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Fylde
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Fylde