How Much Does a Fire Risk Assessment Cost in the UK?
If you’re a landlord, property manager, or business owner, you’ve probably asked yourself: “How much does a fire risk assessment cost?” It’s one of the most common questions we’re asked at Southern Fire Risk Assessments.
The truth is, there’s no single fixed price for a fire risk assessment in the UK. Costs vary depending on several important factors:
Factors That Affect Fire Risk Assessment Cost
Size of the building – Larger properties naturally take more time to assess. A small shop will be very different from a multi-storey block of flats or a church.
Type of premises – HMOs, commercial buildings, heritage or listed properties, and residential blocks all present unique challenges.
Risk level – Higher-risk environments, such as HMOs or buildings with vulnerable occupants, may need more detailed assessments.
Complexity of layout and systems – Multiple stairwells, basements, or specialist fire safety systems (alarms, fire doors, AOVs, etc.) can increase the time and expertise required.
Why “Cheapest” Doesn’t Mean “Best”
It can be tempting to choose the lowest price you’re quoted, but fire risk assessments are not all the same. A cheaper assessment might be quicker, but it could also miss key issues, leaving you exposed to fire safety breaches, enforcement action, or — most importantly — increased risk to life safety.
A professional fire risk assessment should give you clear, practical recommendations, not just tick-box answers. It’s about protecting people as well as meeting your legal obligations under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Fire Safety Act 2022.
Building a Relationship With Your Fire Risk Assessor
The best value comes from working with a qualified assessor who understands your building and your responsibilities. By building an ongoing relationship, you’ll benefit from advice that’s tailored to your property, not just generic recommendations. This partnership also makes it easier to stay compliant year after year, with someone you can trust to give reliable guidance.
Why Choose Southern Fire Risk Assessments?
At
Southern Fire Risk Assessments, we pride ourselves on delivering clear, professional reports that help property owners and managers across Sussex and the South East stay compliant and safe.
We aren’t salespeople, our role is to provide honest, independent fire safety advice, not to upsell you products or services you don’t need. When you work with us, what you see is what you get: a transparent service, no hidden extras, and straightforward recommendations you can trust.
Every report is written in plain language, with practical actions tailored to your property, so you know exactly where you stand. Our focus is on building long-term relationships with our clients, based on trust, reliability, and expertise. That way, you have a fire risk assessor you can call on year after year, confident that your building and its occupants remain protected.
