Fire Risk Assessments
Legal requirement for most premises. Fixed fee. Written report within 7 days.
What a Fire Risk Assessment Covers
A systematic review of your premises — as required by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Fully documented, compliant report — ready to show your insurer, landlord or Fire Authority
The Fire Risk Assessment Process
Every Fire Risk Assessment follows the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 framework
Who needs one?
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, a fire risk assessment is a legal requirement for all non-domestic premises — including offices, churches, care homes, schools, and charities. It is also required for any premises where employees work or members of the public visit.
Churches
Places of worship used by the public have a clear legal duty under the Fire Safety Order, regardless of size.
Businesses
Any premises where employees work or customers visit must have a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment in place.
Charities
Charity premises — including halls, offices and community venues — are non-domestic and must comply with fire safety law.
Care Homes
Sleeping risk and vulnerable occupants make fire risk assessments especially critical in care settings, and are required by CQC.
Schools
Schools and academies must carry out regular fire risk assessments to meet their legal duties and satisfy Ofsted requirements.
What’s included in every fire risk assessment
Pricing
Risk Assessment
From
£295
Fire Risk Assessment
From
£495
Combined Package
From
£650
What happens next
Contact us
We give you a fixed quote, usually the same day. No obligation, no pressure.
Jeremy visits
At a time that suits you. Thorough on-site assessment with questions answered on the spot.
Written report within 7 days
Clear action plan with prioritised recommendations, ready for your insurer or regulator.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (and from October 2023, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022), all non-domestic premises must have a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment carried out by a competent person. This includes churches, offices, care homes, schools and charities.
There is no fixed legal interval, but it should be reviewed regularly — typically every 1 to 3 years — and whenever significant changes occur (new layout, new use, new occupants, after a near miss or fire).
The responsible person (usually the employer or building owner) must ensure the assessment is carried out by a competent person — someone with sufficient training, knowledge and experience. For most premises it makes sense to use an independent, qualified assessor.
The responsible person could face a prohibition notice, improvement notice, unlimited fine or prosecution. A fire risk assessment is also typically required by your insurer.
Most assessments take 1–3 hours on-site depending on the size and complexity of the premises. The written report is delivered within 7 days.
A clear written report covering our findings, a prioritised action plan, and confirmation of what you’re doing well. The report is suitable for insurers, the local fire authority, and regulatory bodies such as CQC or Ofsted.
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