Shared routes
Access, circulation and the arrangements supporting escape from the assessed areas.
FIRE RISK ASSESSMENTS
HMO fire risk assessments
For HMO landlords, housing providers and managing agents. An assessment of the actual premises, with a clear record of findings and priorities.
HMO FIRE RISK ASSESSMENTS
From £395 — no VAT added
A site visit, written fire risk assessment and prioritised action plan, with free access to your completed report through your approved client portal.
Starting price for a straightforward HMO. The final fee depends on size, storeys, occupancy, complexity, location and agreed scope. We confirm the full price before you book. Separate surveys and remedial work are not included.
SCOPE COMES FIRST
A useful assessment starts
with the right questions.
SHP HMO assessment work and property-sector clients give the residential service a practical foundation.
We agree the inspection scope, access arrangements and available records before the visit. The report identifies limitations as well as findings, so you know what was assessed.
Request a quoteFire protection
Visible fire door condition, compartmentation and the protection measures within scope.
People and occupancy
The property’s use and the people whose safety needs to be considered.
Management arrangements
Available records, maintenance arrangements and communication of fire safety information.
WHAT YOU GET
A report that makes
the next steps clear.
The value is in understanding the findings and knowing what to address.
- Premises details and an explicit inspection scope
- Significant findings with supporting evidence where relevant
- A prioritised action plan
- Clear explanations of the next steps
1ST AID FIREILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE
Significant findings
& action priorities
How a finding can be presented—not an actual client report.
Priority for action
Keep the escape route clear
Remove stored items from the designated route and include the area in routine management checks.
Further inspection
Review a doorset defect
Arrange competent inspection where the condition of a doorset needs closer examination.
A STRAIGHTFORWARD PROCESS
From first enquiry
to practical priorities.
Understand the scope, the visit and the report before you book.
Tell us about the premises
Share the address, use, size and any concerns. We confirm the scope and quote.
Arrange the assessment
Agree access and gather the available fire safety records for the visit.
Receive clear findings
Your report records what was assessed, significant findings and the recommended actions.
Discuss the next steps
Ask questions about the report and discuss any further inspection or training needs.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Your questions,
answered clearly.
Need to discuss a particular building?
Speak to Darren J Young MIFSMWhat will I receive?
A written fire risk assessment recording the agreed scope, accessible areas, significant findings and a prioritised action plan. We explain the findings so you can understand the next steps.
How much does an assessment cost?
HMO fire risk assessments start from £395, with no VAT added. We confirm the full fee before booking based on the property, location and agreed scope. Commercial and complex premises are quoted individually.
What should I have ready for the visit?
Where available, gather your previous FRA, floor plans, alarm and emergency lighting records, fire door records and emergency arrangements. We will confirm what is useful when agreeing the visit.
How often should an FRA be reviewed?
An FRA needs regular review and updating following significant changes. The appropriate review arrangements depend on the premises and risk; we discuss these with you. See the government’s five-step checklist for the general duty.
Does an FRA replace a fire door survey?
An FRA reviews fire protection within its agreed scope. A dedicated fire door survey provides a more detailed inspection of individual doorsets. We can discuss whether separate inspection work is appropriate.
Can you assess more than one property?
Yes—tell us about the portfolio, locations and property types. We can discuss a coordinated approach while keeping each premises’ findings clearly identified.
Review guidance: GOV.UK fire risk assessment checklist.
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