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Fire & Security for HMOs and Flats
We provide complete fire safety and security solutions for private landlords, property managers, and social housing providers with HMOs (Houses in Multiple Occupation) and blocks of flats across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and North London. From LD1/LD2 compliant fire alarm systems and fire door installations to emergency lighting, access control, and CCTV — we help you meet your legal obligations under HMO licensing requirements and the Housing Act 2004.
Who is this for?
For private landlords, HMO licence holders, property management companies, letting agents, and social housing providers who need to meet HMO licensing conditions, protect tenants, and satisfy local authority requirements.
- Private landlords with HMO-licensed properties
- Property management companies managing multiple HMOs
- Letting agents responsible for compliance
- Social housing providers and housing associations
- Freeholders and leaseholders in blocks of flats
- Landlords of shared houses and student accommodation
- Owners of bedsits and multi-occupied buildings
- Property investors with multi-unit portfolios
Common fire and security challenges for HMO landlords
- Your local authority has requested evidence of fire safety compliance for HMO licence renewal and your documentation is incomplete, outdated, or missing
- Fire alarm systems don't meet the required LD1 or LD2 category for HMO licensing, putting your licence and tenants at risk
- Fire doors are damaged, incorrectly fitted, or missing intumescent seals — common reasons for HMO licence conditions not being met
- Emergency lighting in communal areas and escape routes hasn't been tested or isn't adequate for the building layout
- No access control or intercom system, meaning uncontrolled access to the building and difficulty managing multiple tenants
- CCTV coverage of common areas is non-existent or inadequate, leaving you with no evidence of anti-social behaviour or security incidents
- Fire risk assessments are overdue, not carried out by competent persons, or don't cover all areas required under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- Insurance providers are refusing claims or increasing premiums due to inadequate fire safety measures
Our fire and security services for HMOs and flats
Fire Alarm Systems (LD1/LD2 Category)
BS 5839-6 compliant fire alarm systems designed specifically for HMOs. LD2 systems with detectors in all circulation spaces and high-risk rooms, or LD1 systems for maximum protection throughout all areas. We install addressable systems for larger blocks and conventional systems for smaller HMOs, with full commissioning and certification for HMO licence evidence.
Emergency Lighting Installation
BS 5266-1 compliant emergency lighting for communal areas, stairwells, corridors, and escape routes. Illuminated escape route signage, maintained and non-maintained luminaires, and full testing with documented results for your compliance file.
Fire Doors and Compartmentation
FD30 and FD60 fire door installation and remediation to maintain fire compartmentation between flats and communal areas. Fire door inspections with calibrated gap measurements, replacement of fire seals, closers, hinges, and signage. Essential for meeting HMO licensing conditions.
Smoke and Heat Detection
Interlinked smoke and heat detectors across all floors and individual units. Mains-powered with battery backup, integrated with the building's fire alarm system. Designed to meet BS 5839-6 requirements for HMOs and ensure early warning for all occupants.
Integrated Alarm Systems Across Multiple Floors
Multi-zone fire alarm systems that ensure simultaneous evacuation or phased evacuation depending on your building's fire strategy. Addressable systems with zone indication, fault monitoring, and integration with access control to release doors on alarm.
Access Control for Multiple Occupancy
Fob, card, and keypad access control systems for main entrances and internal doors. Manage access for individual tenants, create audit trails, set time-based permissions, and easily revoke access when tenants leave. Ideal for HMOs and blocks of flats.
Intercom and Door Entry Systems
Video and audio intercom systems for visitor management and secure entry. Multi-call stations for each flat or bedsit, smartphone app integration, and integration with access control for seamless operation. Essential for managing access in multi-occupied buildings.
CCTV for Common Areas
HD and 4K CCTV systems covering entrances, stairwells, corridors, car parks, and bin stores. Remote viewing for landlords and property managers, evidence-grade recording for incidents, and clear signage. Deters anti-social behaviour and provides tenant security.
Scope of works
Our qualified engineers carry out the following as standard:
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Fire Risk Assessments for Landlords
Comprehensive PAS 79:2020 fire risk assessments carried out by competent assessors. Identifies hazards, assesses risks, and provides prioritised action plans to meet your legal obligations under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and HMO licensing requirements.
Annual Compliance Package
All inspections, servicing, and documentation managed under a single predictable annual payment. Includes fire alarm servicing, emergency lighting tests, fire door re-inspections, and updated compliance documentation. Never miss a deadline or scramble for HMO licence renewal evidence.
Monitored Intruder Alarms
Monitored intruder alarm systems to protect vacant periods and communal areas. Keyholder notification and police response options available. Ideal for student accommodation and properties with changing tenancies.
24/7 Remote CCTV Monitoring
Connect your CCTV to a monitoring centre for live alarm verification and rapid response to incidents in common areas and perimeters. Reduces false alarms and ensures immediate action on genuine security events.
Tenant Fire Safety Information Packs
Branded fire safety information for your tenants, including evacuation procedures, fire action notices, and guidance on preventing fires. Helps meet your duty to provide information to tenants under HMO licensing conditions.
Multi-Property Portfolio Management
Consolidated fire and security management across multiple HMO and flat portfolio properties. Standardised reporting, portfolio-level overview, and coordinated scheduling for property managers and landlords with multiple properties.
Typical project timeframes
Key benefits
Ongoing support & maintenance
HMO Licence Renewal Support
We track your HMO licence expiry dates and ensure all fire safety documentation and certificates are current and ready for local authority renewal applications.
Compliance Tracking
We track every inspection date, certificate expiry, and servicing deadline — alerting you before anything lapses. Essential for landlords managing multiple HMO properties.
Emergency Attendance
Priority call-out for urgent fire safety and security issues. We aim to attend within 24 hours for HMO clients to protect your tenants and your licence.
Tenant Changeover Support
Access control fobs reprogrammed, intercom systems updated, and fire safety information provided for new tenants as part of our ongoing support.
How it works
Initial Consultation
We discuss your HMO or flat portfolio, current licensing conditions, any local authority requirements, and specific concerns about fire safety or security compliance.
Site Survey & Review
A competent assessor visits your property to survey all areas, review existing systems and documentation, and identify compliance gaps against HMO licensing requirements.
Detailed Proposal
You receive a clear, itemised proposal covering all recommended works with fixed prices and realistic timescales — prioritised by what's required for licensing and what's recommended for best practice.
Installation & Works
Our engineers carry out installations and remedial works, coordinated to minimise disruption to tenants. We work around tenancies and provide clear communication throughout.
Documentation & Handover
You receive a complete HMO licence-ready compliance pack with all certificates, reports, and user guides — ready for local authority submission or licence renewal.
Ongoing Support
We schedule future inspections, servicing, and compliance reviews to keep your HMO compliant year after year, with reminders before licence expiry dates.
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Frequently asked questions
Request a Free Site Survey
One of our qualified engineers will visit your site, assess your requirements, and provide a detailed quotation - completely free.
Book a free site survey
Pick the service you need - we tailor the questions, then come back to you within 24 hours.
What happens after you contact us
We review your enquiry
A member of our team reviews your requirements and gets back to you within 24 hours.
We arrange a site survey
We schedule a convenient time to visit your site and assess your needs in person.
We prepare a quotation
You receive a clear, detailed quote with no hidden costs or obligations.
We schedule the work
Once approved, we agree a start date that works around your operations.
We provide documentation & support
On completion, you receive all certificates, reports, and ongoing support details.
Trusted by schools, care homes, warehouses, and construction sites
We work with commercial and public sector clients across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and London.
Schools & Academies
Primary schools, secondary schools, multi-academy trusts, and nurseries
Construction Sites
Active building sites, developments, and temporary site compounds
Warehouses & Industrial
Warehouses, distribution centres, factories, and industrial units
Care Homes & Healthcare
Care homes, nursing facilities, clinics, and GP surgeries
Car Garages & Workshops
MOT centres, car dealerships, vehicle workshops, and body shops
Commercial Offices
Offices, business parks, co-working spaces, and corporate HQs
Public Sector
Local authority buildings, NHS facilities, and community centres
Retail & Hospitality
Shops, restaurants, pubs, hotels, and leisure venues
Areas we cover
Get your HMO fire and security compliant
Request a free site survey and compliance review. We'll assess your fire risk assessments, alarm systems, fire doors, emergency lighting, access control, and CCTV — and give you a clear, prioritised plan with realistic costs to meet your HMO licensing obligations.
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