Fire safety
Fire risk assessments in London
Daley Inventories arranges fire risk assessments for HMOs and the shared areas of blocks of flats across London, from £229 including VAT. Every assessment is carried out by an accredited fire risk assessor and comes with a photo-evidenced report and a prioritised action plan. We've worked with 20,000 landlords over 10 years.
Prices (including VAT)
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Fire risk assessments | |
| HMO, shared areas (up to 6 bedrooms, up to 3 storeys) | £249 |
| Block of flats, shared areas (up to 4 storeys) | £229 |
| Block of flats, shared areas (5 to 10 storeys) | £329 |
| Annual review of an existing assessment (no major changes) | £129 |
| Larger HMOs, blocks over 10 storeys and commercial premises | Price on request |
| Add-ons | |
| Fire alarm servicing certificate (up to 10 devices) | £108 |
| Emergency lighting certificate (up to 10 fittings) | £108 |
| Fire door inspection, per door (minimum 5 doors) | £25 |
Prices include VAT and are the same across London. We confirm a fixed price before booking, based on the property details you give us.
Which properties need what
| Property | Fire risk assessment | Alarm and lighting certificates | Fire doors |
|---|---|---|---|
| House or flat let to one household, no shared areas | Not usually needed | Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms (no certificate needed) | Not usually needed |
| HMO (house in multiple occupation) | Yes, for the shared areas | Yes, if a fire alarm or emergency lighting is fitted | Checked in the fire risk assessment |
| Block of flats under 11 metres | Yes, for the shared areas | Yes, if fitted | Fire door information for residents |
| Block of flats over 11 metres | Yes, for the shared areas | Yes, if fitted | Quarterly checks of communal fire doors, yearly checks of flat entrance doors |
A general guide for England under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022. Your HMO licence or local council may ask for more.
What's included
- A visit by an accredited fire risk assessor
- Inspection of the shared areas: escape routes, fire doors, alarms, emergency lighting, signs and storage
- A written report with photos and an overall risk rating
- A prioritised action plan: what to fix and by when
- The assessor's name and registration on the report
- Report usually within 3 working days of the visit
Why landlords and agents use Daley
- Accredited assessors only: every assessment is carried out by an independently registered fire risk assessor, named on your report with their registration. The law says you must record who did it.
- 10 years, 20,000 landlords: the same team that handles your inventories, EICRs, gas safety certificates and EPCs.
- Fixed prices, no hidden fees: you get a fixed quote before we book anything.
- Photo-evidenced reports: clear findings and a prioritised action plan you can act on.
What the law asks of London landlords
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the person responsible for an HMO or a block of flats must have a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment of the shared areas and keep it under review.
Since 1 October 2023, the assessment must be recorded in full, along with the name of the person or company who carried it out. Your council can ask to see it, for example when you apply for or renew an HMO licence.
In blocks with storeys over 11 metres high, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 also require checks of communal fire doors every three months and best-endeavours checks of flat entrance doors every year. We can arrange those inspections.
Areas we cover
We cover every London borough, from Tower Hamlets, Hackney and Newham to Ealing, Croydon and Barnet. We also cover all of Greater Manchester.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a fire risk assessment for my rental property?
You need one for an HMO and for the shared areas of a block of flats or a converted house of flats, under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. A house or flat let to one household with no shared areas usually doesn't need a formal fire risk assessment, but you must still fit smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. If you're not sure which applies, Daley Inventories will confirm it when you ask for a quote.
How much does a fire risk assessment cost in London?
Daley Inventories charges £229 including VAT for a fire risk assessment of the shared areas of a London block of flats up to 4 storeys, and £249 for an HMO with up to 6 bedrooms. Blocks of 5 to 10 storeys cost £329, and an annual review of an existing assessment is £129.
Who carries out the fire risk assessment?
Daley Inventories uses accredited fire risk assessors who are independently registered, for example through a BAFE SP205 certified company or on the IFE, IFSM or NFRAR register. The assessor's name and registration appear on your report, because the law asks you to record who carried out the assessment.
How often should a fire risk assessment be reviewed?
The law says it must be kept under review. Most landlords and managing agents review it every year, and straight away after any significant change, such as building work, a new layout or a change in who lives there. Daley Inventories carries out annual reviews of existing assessments for £129 including VAT.
How quickly can I get a fire risk assessment in London?
Daley Inventories usually visits within 5 working days of booking and sends the report within 3 working days of the visit. If you have an HMO licence deadline, tell us and we will prioritise it.
Can I get my EICR and gas safety certificate at the same time?
Yes. Daley Inventories already provides EICRs (electrical safety reports), gas safety certificates, EPCs and inventories, so one call covers your property's compliance and you have one point of contact.
Why use Daley Inventories for a fire risk assessment in London?
Daley Inventories has served more than 20,000 landlords since 2016 and covers every London borough. You get a fixed price before booking with no hidden fees, an accredited assessor named on your report, photos of every issue and a prioritised action plan. Call 0208 935 5492, 7 days a week, 9am to 6pm.
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