How much does a Fire Risk Assessment cost?

For a typical small HMO or commercial premises in the UK, a Fire Risk Assessment usually costs between £180 and £450 + VAT depending on size, use and complexity. Larger or multi-storey sites are quoted individually.

What does the price depend on?

Size, occupancy, number of storeys, sleeping risk (HMO, care home, hotel), specialist hazards (kitchens, chemicals) and the Type of assessment required (Type 1–4).

Is there a cheaper option than hiring an assessor?

Government templates exist for simple, low-risk premises, but most commercial premises, HMOs and licensed properties require a competent person and a written report that satisfies the enforcing authority.

Fire Risk Assessment Cost UK (2026)

Typical UK Fire Risk Assessment prices

Most Fire Risk Assessments for small commercial premises or HMOs in England fall between £180 and £450 + VAT. A single-occupancy office under 200 m² is usually at the lower end. A 5–6 bed HMO with shared kitchens and multiple escape routes sits in the middle. Larger, multi-storey or mixed-use buildings are quoted individually after a brief phone scoping call.

What drives the price

Size & floor count — more rooms and storeys mean more time on site and more compartmentation to verify.
Sleeping risk — HMOs, care homes, hotels and B&Bs always cost more than offices of the same footprint because the consequence of failure is higher.
Type of FRA — a standard Type 1 (non-destructive, common parts and means of escape) is the typical commercial / HMO scope. Types 2–4 add destructive inspection or flat-internal coverage and cost more.
Specialist hazards — commercial kitchens, workshops, chemical stores and laboratories add scope.
Travel — for sites well outside our core Nottinghamshire / Derbyshire / South Yorkshire patch, a travel contribution may apply.

What's included in the fee

An on-site survey by a qualified assessor, a written PAS 79 / RRO 2005 compliant report, a prioritised action plan in plain English, and an annual review reminder. The fee is fixed and quoted in advance — no hourly billing surprises.

Annual review vs first FRA

If you already have a recent FRA and nothing significant has changed, the annual review is typically 50–70% of the first-time fee. Where the building, occupancy or use has changed materially, a fresh full assessment is required.

How to get an accurate quote

Send us the address, the use of the building (HMO / office / retail / care / industrial), the approximate floor area and the number of storeys. We come back with a fixed fee within one working day — usually within the hour during office hours.