HMO fire safety upgrades bring a shared house up to the fire standard its size and layout need. Frome is 20 miles south-east of Bristol. 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
- Somerset, England
- Postcodes
- BA11
- Location
- 20 miles south-east of Bristol
- Pricing region
- South West
What do HMO fire safety upgrades in Frome involve?
- Emergency lighting where needed
- Commissioning certificates and a handover pack
- Fire doors with closers and seals
- Interlinked smoke and heat detection
- Thumb-turn locks on exit doors
Which rules apply in Frome?
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 Frome 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.
- 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.
- 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 Frome?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £830 – £2,100 | house |
| Panel alarm system (Grade A type), larger HMO | £1,750 – £4,500 | £1,800 – £4,700 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £310 – £620 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £620 – £1,350 | door |
| Protected route upgrades: fire-resisting linings, fire stopping, lighting (three-storey house, our estimate) | £2,000 – £6,000 | £2,100 – £6,250 | house |
Prices in Frome are shown with our regional adjustment for South West (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take 3–10 working days. If a council deadline applies in Frome, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Frome 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 Frome
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.
How far do you travel from Frome?
We cover the whole of Somerset and work UK-wide. For Frome the nearest towns on our list are Trowbridge (8 miles), Bath (10 miles), Mendip (13 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Frome?
With the local council for the address. Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much do HMO fire safety upgrades cost in Frome?
Our guide ranges for South 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 Frome
- Trowbridge · 8 mi
- Bath · 10 mi
- Mendip · 13 mi
- Kingswood · 17 mi
- Chippenham · 18 mi
- Mangotsfield · 20 mi
- All of Somerset
Other HMO services in Frome
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Frome
- Fire doors in Frome
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Frome
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Frome
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Frome
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Frome
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Frome
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Frome