HMO fire safety upgrades bring a shared house up to the fire standard its size and layout need. Landlords in Daventry (NN11) 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
- Northamptonshire, England
- Postcodes
- NN11
- Location
- 18 miles south-east of Coventry
- Council
- West Northamptonshire Council
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What do HMO fire safety upgrades in Daventry involve?
- Interlinked smoke and heat detection
- Commissioning certificates and a handover pack
- Fire doors with closers and seals
- Fire stopping of service holes
- Emergency lighting where needed
Which rules apply in Daventry?
HMO fire safety upgrades in Daventry must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- 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.
- 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.
West Northamptonshire Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force in part of the council area Article 4 directions cover several areas of Northampton (from 2011 onwards). |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force in part of the council area Additional licensing in 20 wards across Northampton and Daventry 24 Feb 2025-23 Feb 2030 (replaced 2020-2025 scheme). |
| Selective licensing | No scheme found |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Daventry before you buy or start work. Source: West Northamptonshire Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much do HMO fire safety upgrades cost in Daventry?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £780 – £1,950 | house |
| Panel alarm system (Grade A type), larger HMO | £1,750 – £4,500 | £1,700 – £4,350 | 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 | £1,950 – £5,800 | house |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for East Midlands, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Daventry 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 Daventry, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Daventry landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- A council inspection or licence condition
- Converting a house to an HMO
Questions about HMO fire safety upgrades in Daventry
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 Daventry do you work in?
All of them, including NN11, and the surrounding parts of Northamptonshire.
Which council covers HMOs in Daventry?
Daventry is covered by West Northamptonshire Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much do HMO fire safety upgrades cost in Daventry?
Our guide ranges for East Midlands 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 Daventry
- Rugby · 9 mi
- Northampton · 12 mi
- Royal Leamington Spa · 15 mi
- Banbury · 15 mi
- Warwick · 18 mi
- Coventry · 18 mi
- All of Northamptonshire
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