Fire safety
Fire risk assessments in Manchester
Daley Inventories arranges fire risk assessments across Greater Manchester for HMOs, blocks of flats and converted houses, from £229 including VAT. Manchester prices are the same as London. Each assessment is done by an accredited assessor, named on your report, with photos and a clear list of actions.
Manchester 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 apply across Manchester, Salford and the rest of Greater Manchester. You get a fixed price before anything is booked.
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 you get
- An accredited fire risk assessor on site
- Checks of escape routes, fire doors, detection, emergency lighting and housekeeping in the shared areas
- Photos of every issue found
- An overall risk rating and a prioritised action plan
- The assessor's name and registration recorded 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.
Student HMOs and city-centre blocks
Greater Manchester has a large number of shared student houses and purpose-built blocks. Every HMO needs a fire risk assessment of its shared areas, and your council can ask to see it, for example when you apply to licence an HMO.
Many city-centre blocks have storeys over 11 metres high. Under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, those buildings need communal fire doors checked every three months and flat entrance doors checked every year on a best-endeavours basis. We can arrange those inspections too.
Areas we cover
We cover all of Greater Manchester: Manchester, Salford, Trafford, Stockport, Bolton, Oldham, Bury, Rochdale, Tameside and Wigan. We also cover every London borough.
Frequently asked questions
Does my Manchester HMO need a fire risk assessment?
Yes. Every HMO needs a fire risk assessment of its shared areas under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, whatever its size. So do the shared areas of blocks of flats and converted houses of flats. A home let to a single household with no shared areas usually doesn't need one. Daley Inventories arranges HMO fire risk assessments across Greater Manchester from £249 including VAT.
How much is a fire risk assessment in Manchester?
Daley Inventories charges from £229 including VAT for a fire risk assessment of the shared areas of a Manchester 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. The prices are the same as in London.
What does a fire risk assessment report include?
Every Daley Inventories fire risk assessment report includes an overall risk rating, photos of the issues found, and a prioritised action plan that tells you what to fix and how soon. It also records the assessor's name and registration, which the law asks you to keep.
Is my fire risk assessment still valid?
There's no fixed expiry date, but it must stay current. Review it at least once a year and after any change to the building or the way it is used. Daley Inventories offers an annual review in Greater Manchester for £129 including VAT.
Do you cover Salford, Stockport and Bolton?
Yes. Daley Inventories covers the whole of Greater Manchester, including Salford, Trafford, Stockport, Bolton, Oldham, Bury, Rochdale, Tameside and Wigan.
Can I get my fire alarm certificate at the same time?
Yes. Daley Inventories can book your fire alarm and emergency lighting certificates alongside the assessment, from £108 each including VAT, so everything is handled in one go.
Why use Daley Inventories for a fire risk assessment in Manchester?
Daley Inventories has served more than 20,000 landlords since 2016 and already carries out inventories and check-outs across Greater Manchester. You get a fixed price with no hidden fees, an accredited assessor named on your report and a clear action plan. Call 0208 935 5492, 7 days a week, 9am to 6pm.
Fixed-price quote
Get your quote
Tell us about the property and we'll send a fixed price within one working day. No obligation.
Prefer to talk? Call 0208 935 5492, 7 days a week, 9am to 6pm.