From £249 no VAT · no travel charge
Fire risk assessments for flats and communal areas
A flat's being sold and the buyer's solicitor wants the block's assessment? A converted house or a purpose-built block — priced here, booked online.
AIFSM independent fire risk assessor and chartered safety professional — Matt McAllen, in person.
- Your report within 48 hours of the visit, or it's free.
- No upfront payment
- 100% approval guarantee
- Fully independent
When is a fire risk assessment required for flats?
If two or more flats share an entrance, hall, stairs or landing, the Fire Safety Order applies to those communal areas, no matter how small. That covers purpose-built blocks, converted houses and maisonettes. The freeholder or management company is responsible. Buyers' solicitors, lenders and insurers ask for a copy as standard, so the request arrives when a flat is sold.
Fixed prices
Priced by the building, its floors and its staircases. Fixed, no VAT, no travel charge.
- 1 or 2 floors £249
- 3 floors £299
- 4 floors £349
- 1 or 2 floors £279
- 3 floors £329
- 4 floors £379
A basement or attic counts as a floor if the shared stairs or hall reach it. I assess buildings up to four floors. Four or more staircases, or more than one building: ask for a quote.
More than one building? Call or email for a quote. Up to 20% off when they're assessed together.
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More than one site?
Two shops, a run of lets or a whole portfolio — book them all with me and we'll sort it together on one call.
or call 07448 609 427
Which type do you need?
Type 1
Communal areas only, non-destructive. What solicitors, lenders and insurers ask for.
Type 3
Communal areas plus inside the flats. Call or message and we'll talk it through.
Type 2 & 4
Destructive — opening up walls and ceilings. I'll point you to someone who does.
How it works
- 1
Book online or call — pick a slot, instant confirmation, no deposit needed.
- 2
Matt walks the communal areas himself — entrance, stairs, landings, doors, cupboards. Non-destructive: nothing opened.
- 3
Draft report first — you approve, then invoice, then the signed copy for your solicitor.
What clients say
“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.”
“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%”
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Flats and communal areas — your questions
Do two flats in a converted house need a fire risk assessment?
Yes, if they share any communal space — a hallway, porch or stairs. The Fire Safety Order covers the shared parts of any house converted into flats, however small. Your buyer's solicitor will ask for it.
What is a Type 1 fire risk assessment?
A non-destructive assessment of the communal areas only: entrance, stairs, landings, cupboards and the flat entrance doors from the outside. It's what solicitors, lenders and insurers mean by the block's fire risk assessment, and what this page prices.
Do you do Type 2, 3 or 4 assessments?
Type 3 yes — communal areas plus inside the flats. Call or message and we'll talk it through. Types 2 and 4 open up walls and ceilings; I don't do those, but I'll tell you who does.
Who pays for the fire risk assessment when a flat is sold?
Usually the freeholder or management company, recharged through the service charge. In a small converted house the owners often split it. It's the building's assessment, not the seller's — every flat in the block benefits.
How much does a fire risk assessment for a block of flats cost?
A converted house is £249 on two floors, £299 on three and £349 on four. A purpose-built block is £279, £329 and £379. Each extra staircase adds £100. More than one building I quote individually, with up to 20% off when they're assessed together. No VAT, no travel charge.
How quickly can my solicitor have the report?
Book a slot online today. The visit takes up to an hour and the draft follows shortly after. You approve it, settle the invoice, and the signed copy goes straight to whoever asked for it.
From £249
Fixed price before you book. Report ready for your solicitor.
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