Fire stopping and compartmentation · West Midlands

Fire stopping and compartmentation in Lichfield

If your blocks in Lichfield need fire stopping remedials, we can survey, specify tested systems and complete the work to the manufacturer's details.

Social landlords in Lichfield can appoint us for fire stopping and compartmentation works, from a single home to a programme. Most social homes in Lichfield belong to housing associations after the council transferred its stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

Lichfield at a glance

Council: Lichfield District Council
Region: West Midlands
County: Staffordshire
Council homes: Transferred to housing associations
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 105,637 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 0.97 (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 Lichfield?

Most social homes in Lichfield are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. Lichfield District Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.

What do we cover in Lichfield?

Compartmentation surveys of risers, ceiling voids and roof spaces
Sealing service penetrations with tested systems
Fire-rated boarding and ceiling repairs
Fire dampers coordination with specialists
Penetration logs with photographs and product references

Fire stopping and compartmentation in a social home

How do we deliver it?

Each penetration is numbered, photographed before and after, and logged with the product used, so your building safety case has evidence rather than assurances.

Which rules apply in Lichfield?

Under the Building Safety Act 2022, building work in higher-risk buildings (18 metres or 7 storeys and above, with at least two homes) needs Building Safety Regulator approval before it starts unless it is exempt; most repairs and like-for-like replacements are exempt, but heating systems, fuse boxes and glazing units are not. Approval can take up to eight weeks for existing buildings, so we build it into the programme.

Decent Homes Standard (England) · More about fire stopping and compartmentation works

What do fire stopping and compartmentation works cost in Lichfield?

We price fire stopping and compartmentation works in Lichfield 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 Lichfield

Does Lichfield District Council still own council homes?

Which housing standard applies in Lichfield?

Social homes in England must meet the Decent Homes Standard, enforced through the Regulator of Social Housing's Safety and Quality Standard. A reformed standard, confirmed in January 2026, must be met by 2035 at the latest.

Do you also work near Lichfield?

Yes. We take on fire stopping and compartmentation works across the West Midlands, including Tamworth, Cannock Chase, Walsall and East Staffordshire, and in every other UK nation.