Our expert Fire Risk Assessors have been carrying out Fire Risk Assessments and annual reviews for over 20 years.
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, if your building has more than 4 regular occupants, then the findings of your Fire Risk Assessment must be set down in writing.
Our team of Fire Risk Assessors have many years’ experience between them, often with a background in the Fire Brigade.
Our Assessors are either Fire Brigade trained, or carry Fire Protection Industry accreditations, 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 – 0800 157 1113
How we can help
- Fire Risk Assessments available in London, Surrey and the whole South-East
- Fire Brigade trained / industry accredited fire risk assessors
- Full Fire Risk Assessments carried out, as well as annual reviews
- All sizes and types of businesses
- Full audit of premises and procedures
- Easy to understand reports
- Action plan clearly outlined
- All legally required documentation suppliedFRA reworks following building changes, change of use, or change of occupancy
- FRA remediation – we can also help you act on the findings, from fire door upgrades to compartmentation and fire stopping works
- Assessments aligned to PAS 79-1:2020 (commercial) and BS 9792:2025 (which replaced PAS 79-2:2020)
Whether you decide to use a professional fire risk assessor or to go it alone, anyone who carries out an assessment in your business needs to be confident they can: – Correctly identify the potential causes of fire in the business
– Identify the people at risk
– Assess the suitability of fire safety measures in place, such as fire alarm systems and escape routes
– Assess the ongoing management of fire safety in the business, such as fire drills and staff training
– Develop a fire safety action plan if changes are needed
– Record all the significant findings
– Implement the action plan if one is needed
– Keep the assessment updated on an ongoing basis
A thorough fire risk assessment could mean the difference between top quality fire protection and putting your business and employees at risk.
If you operate a very small business our fire risk assessment template (free download) may be suitable for your needs. If not, we’re happy to help.
If you’re in the London area and 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 2 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 0800 157 1113 to discuss your requirements.
Fire Risk Assessment London, Surrey & the South-East
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