HMO fire safety upgrades bring a shared house up to the fire standard its size and layout need. Landlords in Warwick (CV32, CV34 and CV35) 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
- Warwickshire, England
- Postcodes
- CV32, CV34 and CV35
- Location
- 9 miles south of Coventry
- Pricing region
- West Midlands
What do HMO fire safety upgrades in Warwick involve?
- Commissioning certificates and a handover pack
- Thumb-turn locks on exit doors
- Interlinked smoke and heat detection
- Works priced against your fire risk assessment
- Fire stopping of service holes
Which rules apply in Warwick?
Here is what usually applies to a Warwick job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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 Warwick?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £800 – £2,000 | house |
| Panel alarm system (Grade A type), larger HMO | £1,750 – £4,500 | £1,750 – £4,500 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £300 – £600 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £600 – £1,300 | door |
| Protected route upgrades: fire-resisting linings, fire stopping, lighting (three-storey house, our estimate) | £2,000 – £6,000 | £2,000 – £6,000 | house |
Prices in Warwick are shown with our regional adjustment for West Midlands (in line with 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 Warwick, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Warwick landlords need it?
Landlords in Warwick most often ask us for this when:
- A fire risk assessment has listed actions
- Converting a house to an HMO
Questions about HMO fire safety upgrades in Warwick
Can you upgrade existing doors?
Sometimes, if the door and frame are sound. Often a certified fire door set is the cheaper and more reliable option.
How far do you travel from Warwick?
We cover the whole of Warwickshire and work UK-wide. For Warwick the nearest towns on our list are Royal Leamington Spa (3 miles), Kenilworth (5 miles), Stratford-upon-Avon (8 miles).
Does a shared house in Warwick 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 Warwick?
Our guide ranges for West 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 Warwick
- Royal Leamington Spa · 3 mi
- Kenilworth · 5 mi
- Stratford-upon-Avon · 8 mi
- Coventry · 9 mi
- Solihull · 12 mi
- Shirley · 13 mi
- All of Warwickshire
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