HMO fire safety upgrades bring a shared house up to the fire standard its size and layout need. For a house in Bonnyrigg 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
- Midlothian, Scotland
- Postcodes
- EH18, EH19, EH22 and EH24
- Location
- 6 miles south-east of Edinburgh
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What do HMO fire safety upgrades in Bonnyrigg involve?
- Commissioning certificates and a handover pack
- Interlinked smoke and heat detection
- Fire-resisting linings to the escape route
- Fire stopping of service holes
- Works priced against your fire risk assessment
Which rules apply in Bonnyrigg?
The rules below are the Scotland-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Bonnyrigg before we price.
- The tolerable standard requires interlinked smoke alarms in the main living room and circulation spaces and a heat alarm in the kitchen; licensed HMOs must meet the council’s higher standard.
- Every HMO needs a council licence: 3 or more people who are not all from one or two families, sharing basic amenities. Licences last up to 3 years.
- A building warrant may be needed for a change of use or for installing a fire alarm system; check with the council’s building standards service.
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
How much do HMO fire safety upgrades cost in Bonnyrigg?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £760 – £1,900 | house |
| Panel alarm system (Grade A type), larger HMO | £1,750 – £4,500 | £1,650 – £4,300 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £570 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £570 – £1,250 | door |
| Protected route upgrades: fire-resisting linings, fire stopping, lighting (three-storey house, our estimate) | £2,000 – £6,000 | £1,900 – £5,700 | house |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Bonnyrigg can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 3–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Bonnyrigg, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Bonnyrigg landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Converting a house to an HMO
- A council inspection or licence condition
Questions about HMO fire safety upgrades in Bonnyrigg
Who writes the fire risk assessment?
You arrange it, through a competent assessor. We price and carry out the works it recommends and give you the evidence.
Do you cover all of Bonnyrigg?
Yes. We work across Bonnyrigg and the EH18, EH19, EH22 and EH24 postcode areas, plus the rest of Midlothian. Nearby places we also cover include Dalkeith, Mayfield, Musselburgh.
Does a shared house in Bonnyrigg need an HMO licence?
Yes, if 3 or more people who are not from one or two families share amenities as their main home: every HMO in Scotland needs a licence from the council, lasting up to 3 years.
How much do HMO fire safety upgrades cost in Bonnyrigg?
Our guide ranges for Scotland 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 Bonnyrigg
- Dalkeith · 2 mi
- Mayfield · 3 mi
- Musselburgh · 5 mi
- Penicuik · 6 mi
- Edinburgh · 6 mi
- Broxburn · 15 mi
- All of Midlothian
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- Fire doors in Bonnyrigg
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Bonnyrigg
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Bonnyrigg
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Bonnyrigg
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Bonnyrigg
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in Bonnyrigg
- Extensions for extra rooms in Bonnyrigg