Fire stopping and compartmentation · North West
Fire stopping and compartmentation in Bolton
Social landlords in Bolton can use us to close out fire risk assessment actions on compartmentation and fire stopping.
Social landlords in Bolton can appoint us for fire stopping and compartmentation works, from a single home to a programme. Most social homes in Bolton belong to housing associations after the council transferred its stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.
Bolton at a glance
- Council
- Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Region
- North West
- Council homes
- Transferred to housing associations
- Housing standard
- Decent Homes Standard (England)
- Damp and mould timescales
- Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
- Population
- 288,248 (2020 estimate)
- Regional price factor
- 1.01 (VOA 2026)
Council housing status from Housing Revenue Account records (MHCLG and the 2012 HRA list, updated for later transfers) and council publications, checked October 2026. Population: ONS 2020 mid-year estimate.
Who owns the social homes in Bolton?
Most social homes in Bolton are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.
What do we cover in Bolton?
- Compartmentation surveys of risers, ceiling voids and roof spaces
- Sealing service penetrations with tested systems
- Cavity barriers and fire-rated batt systems
- Fire-rated boarding and ceiling repairs
- Fire dampers coordination with specialists
How do we deliver it?
We match the system to the penetration: plastic pipes, metal pipes and cable bundles each need a different tested solution.
Which rules apply in Bolton?
Under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, in residential buildings with storeys over 11 metres high, communal fire doors must be checked every three months and flat entrance doors every year on a best-endeavours basis. The Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed that flat entrance doors fall under the Fire Safety Order.
Decent Homes Standard (England) · More about fire stopping and compartmentation works
What do fire stopping and compartmentation works cost in Bolton?
We price fire stopping and compartmentation works in Bolton after a survey rather than from a guide range, because the number and type of penetrations, access to risers and voids, and building height vary from block to block. Send us the details and we will arrange a visit.
Questions about fire stopping and compartmentation works in Bolton
Does Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council still own council homes?
Most social homes in Bolton are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.
Do you also work near Bolton?
Yes. We take on fire stopping and compartmentation works across the North West, including Wigan, Bury, Salford and Blackburn with Darwen, and in every other UK nation.
Can you take on fire stopping and compartmentation works in Bolton as a subcontractor?
Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Bolton can engage us as a tier-2 subcontractor for fire stopping and compartmentation works, working under their systems and their client's specification.
Other works we carry out in Bolton
- Housing disrepair works
- Loft and cavity wall insulation
- Estate and external works
- Acquisition and temporary accommodation refurbishment
- Damp and mould remediation
- Smoke, heat and CO alarm installation
- Electrical remedial works and rewires
- Aids and adaptations
- Bathroom replacement programmes
- Roofing and rainwater goods
- Window and door replacement
- Void property works