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.
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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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Include all floors. Larger premises take more time to assess and cost more.
Higher occupancy increases fire risk complexity and assessment scope.
High-risk premises require more detailed assessment and longer on-site time.
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Based on 2024/25 UK assessor rates
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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.
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 – £1,200HMOs & 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 – £600Blocks 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 – £1,500Warehouses & 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 – £2,000Care 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+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 – £1,800Fire 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) |
What affects assessment costs?
Fire risk assessment fees vary widely. Here are the key factors assessors use when pricing their services.
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.
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.
Location
London and South East England assessors typically charge 20–35% more than the national average. Remote locations may also attract travel supplements.
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.
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.
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.
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
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