How much is a Fire Risk Assessment?

There are a number of common factors which can impact on the cost of your fire risk assessment. The factors below will influence the price of the assessment, as they determine how long the inspection will take, and the potential risks involved.

Number of buildings
Size of the building or buildings
The number of occupants
The vulnerability of the occupants
Number of floors
Usage of the building or buildings
The risk level of the building or buildings
Sleeping occupants
Type of fire risk assessment required

Examples of buildings with a low-level price

Average cost £295

Generally, these buildings should not take a great deal of time and will present few risks.

Beauty Salon
Dental Practice
Office
Shop
Doctors Surgery
Garden Centre

Examples of buildings with a mid-level price

Average cost £400-£500

Generally, these buildings are larger, have a variety of risks present and a high number of potential occupants.

Factory
Football Stadium
Industrial
Restaurant
Cafe
School

Examples of buildings with a high-level price

Average cost £600

Generally, these buildings are multi-site fire risk assessment projects.

Blocks of flats
Care Home
Hotel
Borough Council
Health Care
Hospital
Housing Association
Local Authority
University
Sheltered Housing
Social Housing

Choosing the right Assessor for your Fire Risk Assessment

A Fire Risk Assessment is an organised and methodical look at your premises, the activities carried out there and the likelihood that a fire could start and cause harm to those in and around the premises.

When choosing an assessor to carry out your fire risk assessment for you, make sure you consider the right factors. Competency is far more important than value for money. The price of an actual fire risk assessment can vary drastically.

A lone fire risk assessor can be cheaper, however they may not have sufficient backup or assurance - meaning that hiring them can be taking a risk on service and quality.

At the other extreme, a branded fire protection equipment manufacturer can charge much more, and in most cases, you are paying more for the brand name, and not quality assessment services.

If you’re quoted a price which seems too good to be true, then it’s likely that it is. Remember that a fire risk assessment is not all about getting a piece of paper. So, don’t look for ways to get cheap services. Instead look for quality services within your budget range. The problem with cheap assessments is that they might not be “suitable and sufficient” and likely to miss potential hazards. As a result, it may be hard to take the correct action hence leading to fire or prosecution.

Want to know more about what a Fire Risk Assessment is?

Head here for some more information about fire risk assessments.

Bear in mind that you must keep a written record of your Fire Risk Assessment if your organisation employs five or more people, if your premises are licensed or an Alterations Notice is in force, (following a visit from the Fire Service).

How do I get a No-Obligation Free Business Survey?

Call us on 01933 677125 or fill in the quick online form to book your fire risk assessment today!