Fire Risk Assessment Cost
A fire risk assessment from Fire Risk Assessment Online costs from £25 + VAT (£30) for a guided online assessment, up to £250 + VAT (£300) for an on-site visit from a fire risk assessor. Every price below is the price you pay at checkout.
Fire risk assessment prices
Online DIY assessment
£25 + VAT (£30 inc. VAT)
Small, straightforward premises: shops, offices, cafés, salons and similar workplaces.
- Guided online questionnaire
- Instant downloadable PDF report
- Risk rating and prioritised action plan
Flat assessment
£45 + VAT (£54 inc. VAT)
Residential blocks, converted houses and apartment buildings.
- Communal areas, stairwells and flat entrance doors
- Topics introduced by the Fire Safety Act 2021
- Detailed PDF report and action plan
HMO assessment
£80 + VAT (£96 inc. VAT)
HMO landlords and managers: shared houses, bedsits and student lets.
- Structured around LACORS housing fire safety guidance
- Covers shared areas, escape routes and detection
- Detailed PDF report and action plan
On-site assessor visit
£250 + VAT (£300 inc. VAT)
Larger, complex or higher-risk premises, or where you would rather have an expert visit.
- Professional on-site inspection
- Detailed property walkthrough
- Comprehensive written report
What affects the cost of a fire risk assessment?
Fire risk assessment costs across the UK depend mainly on the building and how it is used. These are the things that move the price:
Size and layout
More floors, rooms and escape routes mean more to check. Simple single-storey premises are the quickest and cheapest to assess.
Type of use
Offices and shops are usually straightforward. Sleeping accommodation such as HMOs and flats, and premises with vulnerable people, need more detail.
Complexity and risk
Kitchens, flammable stock, industrial processes, shared fire alarm systems or unusual construction can mean a professional visit is the sensible choice.
Online or on site
An online assessment you complete yourself costs far less than a site visit. An assessor visit costs more but puts an expert in the building.
Not sure which you need? Use our which type of assessment guide.
What's in your fire risk assessment report
Every online assessment produces a PDF fire risk assessment report you can keep, print and show to your insurer, landlord or the fire service. Each report covers:
- Premises details: Name, address, responsible person, use of the building and number of occupants.
- Fire hazards: Sources of ignition, fuel and oxygen found in the premises.
- People at risk: Staff, visitors, residents and anyone especially at risk, such as lone workers or people with mobility needs.
- Existing fire safety measures: Escape routes, fire doors, alarms and detection, emergency lighting, extinguishers and signage.
- Risk rating: An overall rating of the fire risk based on your answers.
- Action plan: Prioritised recommendations so you know what to fix first, plus a review date.
See an example: sample HMO fire risk assessment report.
Do I need to pay for a fire risk assessment?
If you are the responsible person for a business, workplace, block of flats or HMO, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment. If you have five or more employees, or a licence requires it, the significant findings must be written down. Read more about UK fire safety law.
Fire risk assessment cost: common questions
How much does a fire risk assessment cost in the UK?
With us, an online fire risk assessment costs £25 + VAT (£30). Flats are £45 + VAT (£54), HMOs are £80 + VAT (£96), and an on-site visit from an assessor is £250 + VAT (£300).
Is a cheaper online assessment legally valid?
The law asks for a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment, not a particular format or price. For small, straightforward premises a guided online assessment is a practical way to meet that duty. Complex or higher-risk buildings may need a professional visit.
Are there any extra fees?
No. The price shown is the price you pay at checkout, including VAT. The online report is delivered as a PDF straight after payment.
How often do I need to pay for a new assessment?
Your assessment should be reviewed regularly, usually once a year, and whenever something significant changes, such as building work, a change of use or more occupants.
Which option should I choose?
Use the online DIY assessment for simple workplaces, the flat or HMO assessment for residential buildings, and book an assessor for large, complex or high-risk premises. Our which-type guide can help you decide.
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