How much does a fire risk assessment cost?
In 2026, a fire risk assessment for a small business, a simple HMO or a small block of flats usually costs £200 to £400 in the UK, and £400 to £700 for larger or more complex buildings. Mine are a fixed price from £249, no VAT, no travel charge, and nothing to pay until the report is in your hands.
Updated November 2026
How much should I pay for a fire risk assessment?
For most small premises, £200 to £400 is a fair price. A proper assessment is five or six hours of work once you include travel, the inspection and writing it up, so a £45 one is usually a template with generic findings. I've been called in to replace these after fire service audits and licensing officers rejected them.
What changes the price of a fire risk assessment?
How complex the building is, not how big it is. Two premises of the same size can be very different jobs. What really moves the price is the layout, how the building is divided into fire-resisting zones, whether people sleep there, how many people use it, and specialist features such as kitchen ductwork, battery charging or flammable storage.
| Premises | Fixed price from | What moves it |
|---|---|---|
| Business | £249 | Floors, staircases, kitchen |
| HMO | £249 | Number of rooms |
| Holiday let | £249 | Number of bedrooms |
| Block of flats | £249 | Floors and staircases |
Can I get a fire risk assessment for free?
Only if you do it yourself, and the law allows that if you're competent to. The free home safety visits fire and rescue services offer are for people's own homes; they aren't fire risk assessments and don't cover a business, an HMO, a holiday let or a block's shared parts.
Do I need to ask for a quote?
No. No quote request, no waiting: your fixed price is on screen before you book, and it's emailed to you.
Do I pay before the visit?
No. You pay nothing upfront. I send you a draft to review, and only invoice once the final report is issued, payable within seven days.
Does the price include the action plan?
Yes. A prioritised action plan is part of the assessment, not an extra. Carrying the actions out is separate, and as I sell no remedial work, there's no reason for me to inflate them.
Are there any hidden costs or travel charges?
No. The published price is the price, with no mileage charges anywhere in Hampshire and Dorset and no VAT surprises.
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