Professional fire risk assessments from £200. NEBOSH-qualified assessor covering all Bristol postcodes for commercial and residential properties.
A fire risk assessment is a systematic evaluation of your premises to identify potential fire hazards, assess who might be at risk, and determine whether your existing fire safety measures are adequate. It is a legal requirement for most non-domestic buildings and many residential properties with shared areas.
The assessment results in a detailed written report covering fire hazards found, people at risk, existing safety measures, and a prioritised action plan with recommendations to reduce or eliminate risk.
Our NEBOSH-qualified fire risk assessor carries out thorough assessments across all Bristol postcodes, from commercial premises in the city centre (BS1) to residential HMOs in Fishponds (BS16) and everywhere in between.
All employers and building owners must ensure a fire risk assessment is in place. This applies to offices, co-working spaces and any workplace across Bristol.
Retail premises, restaurants, pubs, hotels and other hospitality venues are required to have a current fire risk assessment under the Fire Safety Order.
Storage, manufacturing and industrial premises in areas like Kingswood (BS15) and Avonmouth often carry additional fire risks that require specialist assessment.
Premises where vulnerable people sleep or gather require particularly thorough fire risk assessments due to the higher risk to occupants.
Landlords of HMOs in Bristol are legally required to carry out a fire risk assessment of the communal areas. This is a licensing condition in many cases.
The responsible person for any building with communal hallways, stairwells or shared areas must ensure a fire risk assessment is carried out and kept up to date.
The Fire Safety Order (FSO 2005) requires the “responsible person” for any non-domestic premises — and the communal areas of domestic premises — to carry out a fire risk assessment and take reasonable steps to reduce or eliminate fire risk. Failure to comply can result in enforcement notices, fines of up to £10,000, or imprisonment for serious breaches.
The responsible person is typically the employer, building owner, landlord, managing agent, or anyone with control over the premises. If you are responsible for a building in Bristol, the fire risk assessment is your legal obligation.
The assessment must be “suitable and sufficient” and should be carried out by a competent person. While the law does not mandate a specific qualification, the fire service and courts expect assessments to be conducted by someone with appropriate training and experience.
Fire risk assessments should be reviewed regularly and updated whenever there are significant changes to the building, its layout, its use, or the people who use it.
Sources of ignition, fuel and oxygen are identified throughout the premises, including electrical equipment, heating systems, storage of flammable materials and housekeeping practices.
The assessment considers everyone who uses the building, with particular attention to vulnerable people such as the elderly, disabled, children, or anyone who may have difficulty escaping.
Current fire detection, alarm systems, escape routes, emergency lighting, signage, fire doors and firefighting equipment are all assessed for adequacy and condition.
You receive a comprehensive written report detailing findings, risk ratings and a prioritised action plan with clear recommendations to improve fire safety.
Our fire risk assessor holds the NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety — a gold-standard qualification recognised by the fire service, insurers and enforcing authorities.
Our assessor is a directly employed member of our team — not a subcontractor. This means consistent quality, accountability and a single point of contact throughout.
Serving all Bristol postcodes from BS1 to BS16. Fast response times and local knowledge of building types common across Central, South, North and East Bristol.
From £200
Prices depend on the size, type and complexity of your premises. We provide individual quotes with no hidden fees. HMOs, commercial buildings and multi-occupancy residential blocks all covered.
Fire risk assessment prices in Bristol start from £200. The exact cost depends on the size, type and complexity of your property. We provide individual quotes tailored to your premises. Call 0117 304 8347 for a free quote.
Yes, if you are the “responsible person” for a commercial premises, workplace, HMO or building with communal areas in Bristol, you are legally required to have a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Failure to comply can result in fines or imprisonment.
There is no fixed legal interval, but fire risk assessments should be reviewed regularly — typically annually — or sooner if there are significant changes to the building, its use, or the people using it. Many insurers and fire authorities recommend annual reviews.
A fire risk assessment identifies potential fire hazards, evaluates who is at risk, assesses existing fire safety measures (detection, alarms, escape routes, signage, extinguishers), and provides recommendations to reduce or eliminate risk. You receive a detailed written report with an action plan.
Landlords of HMOs (houses in multiple occupation) and buildings with communal areas such as shared hallways and stairwells are legally required to carry out a fire risk assessment. This applies to purpose-built flats and converted properties across all Bristol postcodes. See our Bristol landlord compliance checklist for the full picture of what Bristol landlords need.
We cover all Bristol postcodes including BS1, BS2, BS3, BS4, BS5, BS6, BS7, BS9, BS10, BS13, BS14, BS15 and BS16. Our NEBOSH-qualified assessor serves Central, South, North and East Bristol.
Many of our fire risk assessment clients also need electrical and gas safety inspections. We can bundle services to save you time and hassle.
Electrical installation condition reports for landlords and property managers. From £120.
Gas safety checks and CP12 certificates for landlords. From £60.
Energy performance certificates for commercial and non-domestic properties. From £150.
Get in touch for a free, no-obligation quote from our NEBOSH-qualified assessor.
