From £249 no VAT · no travel charge

Fire risk assessments in Portsmouth

Matt McAllen Independent fire risk assessor in Portsmouth — Matt McAllen, AIFSM, in person.

Rated 5.0 on Google by landlords and business owners across Hampshire and Dorset.

Fixed prices

Fire risk assessment cost in Portsmouth: fixed from £249, no VAT, no travel charge.

£249
HMO — Up to 4 rented rooms
£269
HMO — 5–7 rented rooms
£249
Holiday let — Up to 3 bedrooms
£269
Holiday let — 4–5 bedrooms
from £249
Business, one level — shop, office, salon, studio
from £289
Business with your own staircase — café, pub, practice, offices over two floors
£249
2 flats
£269
3–4 flats

How it works

  1. 1

    Book online or call — pick a slot, get instant confirmation, no deposit needed.

  2. 2

    Matt visits Portsmouth in person — walks the building, no subcontractor, ever.

  3. 3

    Draft report first — you approve, then invoice, then the signed final copy.

Why fire risk in Portsmouth is what it is

Portsmouth is the only island city in the UK, built on Portsea Island, and the most densely populated city in the country outside London. That density is the whole story for fire safety here: tightly packed Victorian and Edwardian terraces, a very high proportion of flat conversions and HMOs, and escape routes that share party walls with their neighbours.

Areas we cover

Where Portsmouth sits in our coverage area Portsmouth marked within Hampshire — the area Clear Fire Compliance covers. Shows coverage, not a precise address. Portsmouth HAMPSHIREDORSET
Searching "fire risk assessment near me" in Portsmouth? Matt covers every PO postcode himself.

What Hampshire clients say

5 out of 5 stars Google review
“The resulting report was crystal clear, remarkably thorough, and exceptionally professional.”
Lin Queripel HMO landlord · Portsmouth
5 out of 5 stars Google review
“Matt was friendly and approachable and the process was much more responsive and less stressful than I have found with other companies in recent years.”
Frances Stanley Student HMO Landlord · Southsea, Portsmouth
5 out of 5 stars Google review
“Matt offers a genuinely first class service. He was available at short notice, communicated clearly and explained everything in very straightforward terms. He went above and beyond in tailoring the service to our needs and providing additional material as required. Highly recommended.”
Jake Garner Freeholder of converted house · Winchester
Common questions

Portsmouth — your questions

Do you cover Portsmouth?

Yes — both business and HMO assessments, carried out personally across Portsmouth and the surrounding area, within the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service area.

Is there a mileage charge?

No — pricing is fixed by internal staircases and what's on site (business), rented rooms (HMO), bedrooms (holiday let) or flats served (communal areas), with no mileage charges anywhere in Hampshire and Dorset.

Which fire service covers Portsmouth?

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service.

Do I need a fire risk assessment for my Portsmouth HMO?

Yes — every licensed HMO needs one, assessed against BS 9792:2025. It's a legal duty under the Fire Safety Order, not optional, and Portsmouth's licensing team can ask to see it at any time.

How much does a fire risk assessment cost in Portsmouth?

Fixed by size, not negotiation. HMOs from £249 for up to four rented rooms; holiday lets the same bands; business premises from £249, set by your internal staircases plus fixed add-ons. No VAT, no travel charge, no deposit.

“There was no up front payment which was reassuring to know he'd complete the work.” 5 out of 5 stars Sophie Fribbens · Holiday let, Bournemouth
“The resulting report was crystal clear, remarkably thorough, and exceptionally professional.” 5 out of 5 stars Lin Queripel · HMO landlord, Portsmouth
“Matt was friendly and approachable and the process was much more responsive and less stressful than I have found with other companies in recent years.” 5 out of 5 stars Frances Stanley · Student HMO Landlord, Southsea, Portsmouth
“He was a pleasure to deal with being professional and responsive at every stage … Highly recommended and I would not hesitate to use his services again.” 5 out of 5 stars Piers Barnes-Sherwood · Holiday let, Bournemouth
“Matt offers a genuinely first class service. He was available at short notice, communicated clearly and explained everything in very straightforward terms.” 5 out of 5 stars Jake Garner · Freeholder of converted house, Winchester
“He also didn't ask for any payment until the draft report was ready… he turned the whole thing around in just five days.” 5 out of 5 stars Natasha Cozier · High-street shop, Totton
“…clear and honest advice, no hard sell and clearly an expert in his trade. Can not recommend highly enough” 5 out of 5 stars Jon Charman · Physiotherapy clinic, Eastergate
“Took so much stress away, explained everything wish I needed to know … he is truly a very, very good professional competent person. I would recommend this guy 100%” 5 out of 5 stars Steven Hardy · Freeholder of a small converted house, Yeovil

From £249

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5 out of 5 stars 5.0 from 13 Google reviews