Guide · Fire safety
How Much Does a Fire Risk Assessment Cost in London?
What drives the price of a fire risk assessment, what to send for an accurate quote, and what you should receive.
Why there is no single price
Fire risk assessment costs vary because buildings vary. The main factors are:
- Size and number of floors – more floor area and more storeys mean more time on site.
- Number of units or rooms – HMOs and blocks with many flats or lettings take longer to assess.
- Building use and complexity – sleeping accommodation, mixed use, basements, plant rooms and unusual layouts add detail.
- Access – keys, tenant access, parking and restricted visiting hours affect scheduling.
- Existing records – previous assessments, alarm and emergency lighting logs and fire door records speed up the review.
- Number of buildings – a portfolio can often be planned more efficiently than separate one-off visits.
What to send for an accurate quote
Provide the full postcode, building type, number of floors, number of flats or lettings, whether the premises are occupied, any previous fire risk assessment and your deadline. You can use our quote form, or discuss a portfolio if you have several buildings.
What a proper assessment should include
Be cautious of very low-priced offers that do not describe scope. A suitable assessment should be carried out by a competent assessor and result in a written report that records hazards, people at risk, existing precautions, significant findings and a prioritised action plan. See our fire risk assessment service and fire risk assessment guide for what is covered, and HMO and block assessments for residential buildings.
Remedial work is separate
The assessment identifies actions; the cost of carrying them out, such as fire door repairs, emergency lighting or alarm work, is separate and depends on the findings. We can coordinate that follow-up through the same route.
Get a London fire risk assessment quote
Send the postcode and building details and we will confirm scope and next steps.
Frequently asked questions
Is the cheapest fire risk assessment the best option?
Not necessarily. Check what is covered, who carries it out and whether you receive a written report with a prioritised action plan. Responsibility for the assessment stays with you as the responsible person.
Does the quote include fire door or alarm repairs?
No. The assessment identifies actions. Remedial work is quoted separately once the findings are known.
Do portfolios get a different price?
Multiple buildings can often be planned together, which may help with scheduling. Send the addresses together so the scope can be considered as a whole.