Our expert Fire Risk Assessors have been carrying out Fire Risk Assessments and annual reviews for over 20 years in all types of business in London, Surrey and the South-East.
All businesses and blocks of flats must have a valid Fire Risk Assessment to comply with regulations – in fact, it’s the cornerstone of your fire safety plans.
Most importantly, regardless of the number of occupants, the findings of your Fire Risk Assessment must now be recorded in writing
Our team of Fire Risk Assessors have many years’ experience between them, so you can be confident they are adhering to the latest regulatory guidelines when they give you advice.
We will carry out a thorough assessment of your premises and provide a detailed report, including recommendations and a prioritised action plan.
As well as carrying fire industry accreditations, we are SafeContractor and CHAS approved and certified to ISO9001, so you can be confident that you will receive the best possible service and advice.
Book a Fire Risk Assessment from one of our expert assessors today – 01276 684473
How We Can Help
- Fire Risk Assessments available throughout London, Surrey and the South East.
- Extensive portfolio of industry accreditations, third-party certifications and professional memberships, demonstrating our commitment to quality, technical competence and industry best practice.
- NFRAR-registered Fire Risk Assessors.
- Comprehensive Fire Risk Assessments, including annual reviews and reassessments.
- Fire Risk Assessment services for organisations of all sizes, across all sectors and building types.
- Thorough audit of fire safety arrangements, management procedures and premises.
- Clear, concise and easy-to-understand reports.
- Prioritised action plans with practical recommendations.
- All legally required documentation provided, including assessment updates following building alterations, changes of use or changes in occupancy.
- Remedial works support, helping clients address assessment findings, including fire door upgrades, compartmentation improvements and fire stopping works
- Assessments aligned to PAS 79-1:2020 (commercial) and BS 9792:2025 (which replaced PAS 79-2:2020)
If your fire risk assessment is due, or you’re concerned your current one may need refreshing, we can complete a full new assessment and provide the supporting documentation within two weeks, so that your business is kept fully up to date.
What a Fire Risk Assessment Involves
A properly conducted Fire Risk Assessment follows five structured steps, as set out in PAS 79-1:2020:
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Step 1 |
Identify fire hazards |
Sources of ignition, fuel, and oxygen across your premises. |
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Step 2 |
Identify people at risk |
Employees, visitors, residents, lone workers, and those with reduced mobility. |
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Step 3 |
Evaluate, remove, and reduce risks |
Improve housekeeping, repair unsafe electrics, clear escape routes, improve signage. |
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Step 4 |
Record, plan, and train |
Document all findings, create your emergency plan, and train staff — mandatory if you have 5 or more people. |
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Step 5 |
Review regularly |
Update after building changes, incidents, or at the intervals recommended for your building type. |
Our assessors work through each of these stages methodically, producing a clear written report and prioritised action plan on completion.
Fire Risk Assessments Across Different Building Types
We carry out Fire Risk Assessments for all types of premises across London, Surrey and the South-East.
The assessment approach – and the recommended review frequency – varies by building type and risk level:
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Building Type |
Key Considerations |
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Offices & commercial premises |
Annual review recommended; full reassessment every 3 years or on layout change. |
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Blocks of flats & HMOs |
Responsible Person (landlord or managing agent) accountable for communal areas. PAS 79-2:2020 applies. |
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Care homes |
High-risk premises: full FRA recommended annually under PAS 79-1:2020 guidelines. |
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Schools & educational buildings |
Must account for vulnerable occupants and varying occupancy patterns. |
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Hotels & hospitality |
High occupant turnover and sleeping risk – annual full assessment recommended. |
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Warehouses & industrial |
Storage of combustible materials and heavy plant requires specialist assessment. |
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Places of worship |
Often older buildings with complex layouts and volunteer management of fire safety. |
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Holiday lets & short-term rentals |
Landlord obligations apply; written FRA required where 5+ regular occupants. |
FRA Reworks and FRA Remediation
When is an FRA rework needed?
A Fire Risk Assessment should not be treated as a one-off exercise. A full FRA rework is required when:
- The layout or structure of the building has changed
- The use of the building has altered substantially
- The nature or number of occupants has changed significantly
- A fire or near-miss has occurred on the premises
- New equipment, processes, or hazardous materials have been introduced
- The original assessment is more than three years old (or one year for high-risk premises)
We carry out FRA reworks to the same standard as a full new assessment, with complete documentation provided.
FRA Remediation — Acting on the Findings
An FRA report is only valuable if the action plan is implemented. FRA remediation means carrying out the physical fire safety improvements identified in your assessment. Common remediation works include:
- Fire door installation, upgrade, or replacement
- Fire compartmentation works: sealing fire spread pathways between floors and rooms
- Fire stopping: closing penetrations around pipes, cables and ducts that pass through fire-resistant elements
- Intumescent seal installation around door frames and service penetrations
- Emergency lighting installation or upgrade
- Fire safety signage ensuring correct signs are in place at all required locations
Surrey Fire & Safety can advise on and coordinate remediation works as a natural next step after your assessment, meaning your fire safety action plan is not just documented, but delivered.
Call us on 01276 to discuss your requirements.
Fire Risk Assessment London, Surrey & the South-East