Fire Risk Assessments for Flats
In the wake of Grenfell Tower and heightened regulatory scrutiny, fire risk assessment flats, fire risk assessment block of flats, and communal areas fire risk assessment are now among the highest-volume Google searches for landlords, freeholders, managing agents, and residents’ management companies across the UK.
If you’re searching for fire risk assessment near me, fire risk assessor England, fire risk assessor Scotland, or simply want to know the fire risk assessment cost for your building, you’ve landed in the right place.
We are fully accredited fire risk assessors delivering compliant, high-quality Type 1, Type 2, Type 3, and Type 4 fire risk assessments for purpose-built blocks of flats, converted flats, HMOs, and mixed-use buildings throughout England and Scotland.
Why Your Block of Flats Needs an Up-to-Date Fire Risk Assessment Right Now
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (England & Wales) and the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 (as amended), the Responsible Person – usually the freeholder, RMC, or managing agent – MUST ensure a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is carried out for all common parts and, where required, individual flats.
Failure to comply can result in:
- Unlimited fines
- Prohibition notices
- Personal prosecution
- Invalid building insurance
- Inability to obtain EWS1 forms (England)
The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 and the Building Safety Act 2022 have made quarterly checks and annual assessments mandatory for buildings over 11m/18m, but best practice now applies the same rigorous standards to ALL blocks of flats, regardless of height.
The 4 Types of Fire Risk Assessment for Flats Explained
| Type | Scope | When Required | Most Common Choice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | Common parts only – non-destructive | Majority of low-rise & medium-rise purpose-built blocks of flats | YES |
| Type 2 | Common parts + destructive inspection in sample flats | Where construction type is unknown or previous concerns exist | Increasingly requested |
| Type 3 | Common parts + external wall systems | Required for buildings with cladding or balconies (England 18m+, recommended all) | Essential post-Grenfell |
| Type 4 | Common parts + destructive in sample flats | Most intrusive – required when serious compartmentation concerns exist | High-rise or legacy conversions |
We provide all four types, carried out to PAS 79:2020 standard by IFE-registered and IFPO-certified assessors.
Fire Safety Legislation – England & Wales vs Scotland
England & Wales
- Fire Safety Order 2005 (as amended)
- Fire Safety Act 2021
- Building Safety Act 2022
- Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 → Responsible Person duties now include:
- Annual fire risk assessments for high-rise (18m+)
- Quarterly checks of fire doors (flat entrance & communal)
- Annual checks of communal fire doors
- Secure information box & floor plans for fire service
- Wayfinding signage in high-rise buildings
Scotland
- Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 (Part 3)
- Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 – Tolerable Standard (smoke/heat alarms)
- Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006
- Practical Fire Safety Guidance for Existing High-Rise Domestic Buildings (2021) → Scotland led the way with mandatory interlinked smoke/heat/CO alarms in EVERY home since February 2022, and the new 2024 guidance strongly recommends the same rigorous fire risk assessment standards as England for all blocks over 11m.
Whether you manage a building in London, Manchester, Cardiff, Glasgow, Edinburgh, or anywhere in-between, the requirements are now virtually identical in rigour.
What Our Fire Risk Assessment Service Includes:
Full site survey of all communal areas, roof voids, risers, bin stores, bike stores, plant rooms
✓ Inspection of all flat entrance doors (FD30S/FD60S as required)
✓ Review of fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, AOVs, dry/wet risers
✓ External wall appraisal (cladding, balconies, spandrel panels)
✓ Compartmentation survey (non-destructive or intrusive as required)
✓ Evacuation strategy review – stay-put or simultaneous evacuation
✓ Detailed report with prioritised action plan (high/medium/low risk)
✓ Photographic evidence
✓ Free follow-up support and quotation for any remedial works identified
Common Failings We Find in Blocks of Flats
- Flat entrance doors without intumescent strips or self-closers (most common issue)
- Missing or defective fire-stopping in service risers
- Combustible items in escape routes (bikes, prams, doormats)
- Inadequate emergency lighting
- No records of fire door inspections
- Out-of-date or missing EWS1 / FRAEW
We regularly help clients achieve clean EWS1 B1/A2 ratings and remove prohibition notices.
Fire Risk Assessment Cost – Transparent Pricing 2025
- Small block (up to 6 flats) – from £395 + VAT
- Medium block (7–20 flats) – from £595 + VAT
- Large/high-rise – priced after free desktop review
All prices include travel within mainland UK, full report within 5 working days, and 12 months of follow-up support.
Ready to Make Your Block of Flats Fire-Safe and Fully Compliant?
Don’t wait for the fire service to knock – be proactive.
Contact us today for your no-obligation quotation:
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