A fire risk assessment for your building, done on a video call
For flats in England that share a hallway or stairs. See an instant price guide from £149 and request a quote. We confirm the assessment method, price and availability before any booking.
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- Price guide
- Shown before you send a request
- Assessment
- Video-led where suitable for the building
- Next step
- Request a quote with no payment
- Booking
- Confirmed separately if available
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How a request works
- 1
Tell us about the building
Answer a few questions and see an instant price guide.
- 2
Send a quote request
Leave your contact details and any deadline. There is nothing to pay.
- 3
Confirm the scope
If we can help, we’ll confirm the method, price and availability before any booking.
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Arrange the assessment
A suitable assessment and report are agreed only after the scope is confirmed.
What a video assessment may need to cover
The right scope depends on the building. These are examples of shared areas and records an assessor may ask to see. Video is used only when it can support a suitable assessment.
| Area | What may need checking |
|---|---|
| Way in and out | Escape routes, exit doors and access from shared areas to the street. |
| Flat front doors | Door condition, closers, seals and gaps where access is available. The government’s small-block guide explains why these matter. |
| Other shared doors | Doors onto stairs, lobbies and cupboards: their closers, seals and any glass. |
| Alarms and lighting | Every smoke detector, alarm panel and emergency light, and the last test record if there is one. |
| Meter cupboards | Access, visible condition and storage near electrical intakes. Electrical equipment stays closed. |
| Landings and bin store | Shared landings, stair areas and bin storage. |
| Walls and ceilings | Loft hatches, and anywhere pipes or cables pass between a flat and the shared areas. |
| Outside | Visible external features and whether a specialist check may be needed. |
What an assessment report can cover
The contents and delivery date depend on the agreed scope. A report should help the responsible person act on the findings.
- Scope
- Shared areas assessed and any limitations
- Findings
- Observations and supporting images where available
- Action plan
- What to fix, who is responsible, how urgent
- For other owners
- A one-page plain-English summary
- Review
- A recommended review date
Price guide
Indicative prices for small buildings up to three storeys. We confirm scope, price and availability before a booking.
How pricing works| 2 flats | £149 |
|---|---|
| 3–4 flats | £189 |
| 5–6 flats | £229 |
| 7+ flats, 4+ storeys, or a shop or business below | Price on request |
Questions people ask
Can a fire risk assessment be done by video?
It depends on the building and what needs to be inspected. A competent assessor must decide whether a video walk-round can support a suitable and sufficient assessment. If it cannot, a site visit or further inspection may be needed. We confirm the proposed method before a booking.
Do I need a fire risk assessment for a building with two flats?
Yes, if the flats share any common parts, such as an entrance hall, stairs or landing. The person responsible for the building (usually the freeholder, a residents’ management company or the managing agent) must have a suitable and sufficient assessment of those shared areas.
Is there such a thing as a fire safety certificate?
For flats, the relevant document is normally a current fire risk assessment of the shared areas, rather than an official fire safety certificate. Ask the person requesting it which document they need.
How much does it cost?
The guide starts at £149 for a two-flat building. The final scope and price are confirmed before any booking. Larger or mixed-use buildings need an individual quote.
How quickly can I get a report?
Timing depends on the building, the assessment method and availability. Tell us your deadline in the request so it can be considered when quoting.
What happens if the assessment finds problems?
A completed report should identify findings and actions for the responsible person to consider. The exact scope is agreed before an assessment.
Do you assess HMOs, offices or shops?
The price guide covers flats with shared common parts. Send a request for a mixed-use building and we can assess whether a quote is possible.