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Fire Risk Assessment Cost Calculator

Estimate the cost of a fire risk assessment for any UK property type in seconds. Covers residential, commercial, HMO, industrial, and care premises — based on current 2024/25 UK market rates.

🔥 8 property types covered
📍 Location uplift for London & SE
🏗️ Risk level factors applied
💷 2024/25 UK market rates
£150
Starting cost
Small low-risk premises
£2,500+
Complex premises
Large high-risk buildings
Legal
Requirement
Most non-domestic buildings
100%
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Select your property type, enter size and occupancy details, and get an instant cost estimate with a full breakdown — based on current UK fire risk assessor rates.

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m²

Include all floors. Larger premises take more time to assess and cost more.

Higher occupancy increases fire risk complexity and assessment scope.

Risk profile

High-risk premises require more detailed assessment and longer on-site time.

Additional requirements

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Based on 2024/25 UK assessor rates

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Property Guide

Who needs a fire risk assessment?

Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, a fire risk assessment is a legal requirement for most non-domestic premises in England and Wales. Here’s a plain-English guide.

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Offices & Retail

Any workplace with employees must have a current fire risk assessment. Offices and retail premises are the most common type — assessment scope varies by size, occupancy, and number of floors.

£200 – £1,200
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HMOs & Bedsits

Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) require a fire risk assessment by law. Landlords must ensure escape routes, fire detection, and emergency lighting all meet current standards.

£150 – £600
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Blocks of Flats

Following the Grenfell Tower fire, fire safety requirements for residential blocks have significantly increased. The common areas of any block of flats require a formal fire risk assessment.

£250 – £1,500
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Warehouses & Industrial

Industrial premises often store flammable materials or use heat processes — making fire risk assessment especially critical. Large footprints and complex layouts increase assessment time.

£300 – £2,000
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Care Homes & Hospitals

Premises with sleeping occupants or vulnerable persons require the most thorough fire risk assessments. Assessors must consider mobility-impaired evacuation and Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs).

£500 – £2,500+
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Schools & Education

Schools must conduct regular fire risk assessments covering all buildings. Term-time occupancy by children requires specific consideration of evacuation drills, detection systems, and staff training.

£350 – £1,800
Reference

Fire risk assessment costs by property type

Typical cost ranges based on 2024/25 UK market rates. London and South East England add approximately 20–30%.

Property type Typical low Typical high Legal requirement?
Office / retail (small) £200 £600 ● Required (RRO 2005)
Office / retail (large) £600 £1,500 ● Required (RRO 2005)
HMO / bedsit £150 £600 ● Required (Licensing)
Block of flats (common areas) £250 £1,500 ● Required (Building Safety Act)
Warehouse / industrial £300 £2,000 ● Required (RRO 2005)
Care home / nursing £500 £2,500 ● Required (CQC / RRO)
School / education £350 £1,800 ● Required (RRO 2005)
Hotel / guest house £400 £2,000 ● Required (RRO 2005)
Restaurant / bar £250 £1,200 ● Required (RRO 2005)
Private house (single dwelling) £150 £400 ● Recommended (voluntary)
Cost Factors

What affects assessment costs?

Fire risk assessment fees vary widely. Here are the key factors assessors use when pricing their services.

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Building size

Floor area is the single biggest cost driver. A 100m² office takes a fraction of the time of a 5,000m² warehouse — more space means more escape routes, more risk areas, and a longer report.

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Risk level

High-risk premises — care homes, venues with sleeping guests, properties with flammable processes — require much more detailed assessments, often taking several hours or full days on site.

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Location

London and South East England assessors typically charge 20–35% more than the national average. Remote locations may also attract travel supplements.

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Building age & condition

Older buildings often lack modern fire detection, have complex layouts, and may have materials such as asbestos or timber-framed construction that complicate the assessment significantly.

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Urgency

If you’ve received a notice from the fire authority or need a report quickly for a property transaction, most assessors charge a 25–35% urgency premium for same-day or 48-hour turnaround.

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Assessor qualification

A third-party certificated assessor (IFE, BAFE SP205, or NAFRAR registered) will cost more than an unaccredited assessor — but is strongly recommended for insurers and due diligence purposes.

Our Promise

Estimates based on real UK rates

Our fire risk assessment cost calculator is built on current 2024/25 market data from BAFE-registered assessors, industry benchmarks, and published fee guidance — not guesswork.

We factor in property type, size, occupancy, risk level, and location to give you the most realistic estimate range before you request quotes.

  • ✓Based on 2024/25 UK assessor market rates
  • ✓Location uplift applied for London & South East
  • ✓Risk level and occupancy complexity applied
  • ✓Add-on costs for strategy, alarms, and sign-off
  • ✓No data stored — runs entirely in your browser
  • ✓Always use a BAFE SP205 or IFE-registered assessor
Help & Info

Fire risk assessment FAQs

How much does a fire risk assessment cost in the UK?
UK fire risk assessment costs typically range from around £150 for a small low-risk HMO up to £2,500 or more for a large high-risk premises such as a care home or multi-storey office. A standard small office or retail unit typically costs £200–£600. Factors including building size, occupancy, risk level, and location all influence the final fee. London and South East England add approximately 20–30% to these figures.
Yes — under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (England and Wales), all non-domestic premises must have a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment carried out by a competent person. This includes workplaces, HMOs, common areas of blocks of flats, hotels, care homes, schools, and restaurants. Failure to comply can result in enforcement notices, unlimited fines, or prosecution. Scotland and Northern Ireland have equivalent legislation.
There is no fixed legal interval, but the assessment must be kept up to date and reviewed whenever there is reason to suspect it is no longer valid — for example, after a change in the use of the premises, a significant structural alteration, a fire, or a change in the number of occupants. In practice, most responsible persons review their assessment every 1–3 years, or annually for high-risk premises such as care homes and large venues.
The law requires a “competent person” — someone with sufficient training, experience, knowledge, and skills to carry out the task properly. For low-risk, simple premises, the responsible person may carry it out themselves using published guidance. For most commercial and residential premises, an independent, third-party certificated assessor is strongly recommended. Look for BAFE SP205 registration, IFE membership, or listing on the NAFRAR register. Insurers increasingly require third-party certificated assessments.
A thorough fire risk assessment typically covers: identification of fire hazards (ignition sources, fuel, oxygen); identification of people at risk (employees, visitors, vulnerable occupants); evaluation and removal or reduction of risks; recording of significant findings; emergency planning (evacuation routes, fire alarm systems, firefighting equipment, signage, training); and a review and update schedule. For higher-risk premises, it may also include personal emergency evacuation plans (PEEPs) and a written fire strategy document.
No — a fire risk assessment must be specific to each premises. If you have multiple sites, each one requires its own assessment. However, if you have a portfolio of similar properties (for example, a chain of identical retail units), some assessors can offer a framework approach that reduces the cost per site. Always discuss your specific circumstances with a qualified assessor before instructing them.
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