Fire Risk Assessments for HMOs & Landlords

  • Prices from £199 for small properties
  • Required by law for HMOs and blocks of flats
  • Detailed, council-ready report with prioritised actions
  • Covers escape routes, alarms, fire doors and more
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Fire risk assessment being carried out at an HMO property
About this service

What is a fire risk assessment? (Legal requirements explained)

A fire risk assessment is a structured inspection that identifies fire hazards in your property, evaluates the risk to tenants and occupants, and sets out what you need to do to keep them safe. We carry out assessments across London and surrounding areas for HMO landlords, blocks of flats, and multi-occupancy buildings.

We check fire detection and alarm systems, escape routes and signage, fire doors, electrical safety, storage of combustible materials, and your fire management procedures. You get a detailed written report with clear, prioritised recommendations. Book alongside your EPC in a single visit.

It's the law. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, anyone who manages an HMO, a block of flats, or any building with communal areas must have a fire risk assessment. Failing to comply can mean enforcement notices, prosecution, and unlimited fines.

Who needs one

Do you need a fire risk assessment?

We carry out fire risk assessments across London and surrounding areas for landlords and property managers. If any of the following apply, you are legally required to have one.

You own or manage an HMO (house in multiple occupation)
You're a landlord with shared hallways, stairs or entrances
You own a building converted into flats
You're applying for or renewing an HMO licence
You run a short-term let or Airbnb (increasingly required by insurers)
Your existing assessment is more than 12 months old or the property has changed
Pricing

Fire risk assessment prices

Simple pricing based on property size. All prices include a full written report with prioritised actions, delivered within 24 hours.

Small
Up to 5 rooms, 1–2 storeys
From £199
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Medium
6–10 rooms, up to 3 storeys
From £299
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Large / Complex
10+ rooms or 4+ storeys
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specific to your property
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Covers HMOs, blocks of flats, commercial premises, and short-term lets

How our fire risk assessment works

1

Tell us about your property

Tell us the property type, number of storeys, and how many tenants or units. We'll give you a quote the same day.

2

We carry out the assessment

Our assessor inspects fire hazards, escape routes, detection systems, fire doors, electrical safety, and your management procedures. Typically takes 1–2 hours.

3

You get a full report

A detailed written report with a risk rating, findings, and prioritised actions. Ready to show your council, insurer, or HMO licence application.

Instant quote online
Report within 24 hours
Council-ready reports
Professional indemnity insured

Fire risk assessment frequently asked questions

Do I legally need a fire risk assessment?
If you're a landlord of an HMO, a converted block of flats, or any property with communal areas, yes. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment. Most councils also require one as part of an HMO licence application. See the government fire safety guidance.
What happens if I don't have one?
Your local fire authority can issue an enforcement notice, a prohibition notice (preventing use of the building), or prosecute. Fines are unlimited, and in serious cases there is a risk of imprisonment. It can also invalidate your landlord insurance.
How often should it be reviewed?
There is no fixed legal interval, but best practice is to review annually. You should also review it whenever there are changes to the property layout, occupancy, or if there has been a fire-related incident.
What does the assessment cover?
Fire detection and alarm systems, means of escape and signage, fire doors and compartmentation, electrical safety, storage of combustible materials, and your fire safety management procedures.
How long does it take?
Typically 1–2 hours on site, depending on the size and complexity of the property. A small HMO can be under an hour.
Can I get this done at the same time as my EPC?
Yes. If you need both, let us know when you call and we'll arrange a single visit. This is common for HMO landlords who need both for their licence application. See our EPC page for pricing.
How much does it cost?
Small properties (up to 5 rooms, 1–2 storeys) start from £199. Medium properties (6–10 rooms, up to 3 storeys) from £299. Larger or complex buildings are quoted individually. Get a quote. no obligation.
Do I need one for a single let (one household)?
Generally no, unless the property has communal areas (e.g. a flat within a converted house). Single-household lets with a private entrance are usually exempt, but your insurer may still require one.
How much does a fire risk assessment cost in London?
Pricing depends on the property size, number of storeys, and complexity. Contact us for a free, no-obligation quote. we cover all London boroughs and surrounding areas.
Is a fire risk assessment required for Airbnb?
Increasingly yes. While not always a strict legal requirement for single-unit short-term lets, many insurers and platforms now expect one. If your property has communal areas or multiple units, it is a legal requirement.

What our clients say

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Had both a fire risk assessment and EPC done in one visit. The report was thorough and my council accepted it straight away for the HMO licence.

David R.
HMO landlord, Lewisham
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We use Kubo for all our rental EPCs. Fast turnaround and the assessors are always professional. Couldn't ask for more.

Mark T.
Letting agent, Bromley
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Booked online and had the EPC done the next day. Certificate came through that evening. Really straightforward service.

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