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London and Surrey assessor support
Find a fire risk assessor for your premises
Enter the postcode and closest property type to check our core coverage, see an indicative starting cost and continue to a short, no-obligation enquiry.
- Commercial, residential and mixed-use premises
- No contact details required for the first check
- Competence should be matched to the actual building
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More ways to narrow the assessor search
Start with location, premises type or comparison guidance, then return to this page for one postcode-led enquiry.
Your starting point
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Indicative starting range—
Planning guide for the selected property type. Size, storeys, occupancy, complexity, access, records, urgency and specialist work can change the final quotation.
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How should you find a suitable fire risk assessor?
Define the premises and assessment scope first, then check the named assessor’s competence for that exact building. Location, availability and price matter, but they should not replace relevant experience, insurance, a suitable site inspection and a report that records significant findings and actions.
The same person is not automatically suitable for a small shop, sleeping accommodation, a high-rise residential building and a complex industrial process. Give each prospective provider consistent information so quotations describe the same work.
A clearer appointment
From postcode to properly scoped quotation
The online check narrows the starting point. The final scope still needs to reflect the real premises and the responsible person’s requirements.
Describe the required work
Explain why the assessment is needed, what has changed and any deadline, previous report or enforcement concern.
Match competence
Check the named person’s relevant experience and evidence, not only the provider’s distance or headline price.
Confirm scope and terms
Agree the areas included, site work, report, action plan, limitations, price, VAT, timing and follow-up.
Competence for the assignment
Check the person as well as the company
BAFE SP205 provides third-party certification of an organisation’s life-safety fire risk assessment process. NFRAR records individually assessed fire risk assessors and their displayed competency level. They provide different evidence.
Check both where relevant, then verify experience with the actual property type, height, occupancy, risks and intended assessment scope. Confirm professional indemnity and public liability insurance, who will attend, whether the visit and report are quality assured, and how questions will be handled after delivery.
No-obligation enquiry
Request fire risk assessment support
Provide the essentials now. Further building details can be clarified by telephone before the scope, availability and quotation are confirmed.
- London and Surrey focus
- All property types considered
- Telephone required for useful follow-up
Preparing the quotation
Information that may be requested next
You do not need every answer before making an enquiry, but these details help an assessor confirm a suitable scope and avoid revising the quotation later.
Use, approximate floor area, storeys, layout, construction and any mixed occupancies.
Maximum occupancy, sleeping accommodation and anyone who may need assistance.
New duty, review, licensing, insurer request, transaction, refurbishment, incident or enforcement.
Previous FRA, action plan, floor plans, fire strategy, test records and relevant certificates.
Common questions
Finding and appointing an assessor
General guidance for premises across London and Surrey.
How do I find a fire risk assessor in London or Surrey?
Start with the premises postcode and property type. Confirm that the proposed assessor has competence and recent experience suited to the building, then compare a written scope covering the site visit, report, action plan, exclusions, price, VAT and follow-up support.
How much does a fire risk assessment cost?
A relatively straightforward small office or shop may commonly start around £250 to £500, while sleeping, residential, large, mixed-use and complex buildings can cost more. The page checker provides an indicative starting range; the final quotation depends on the actual scope.
Does the nearest assessor have to be used?
No. Location affects travel and availability, but competence for the premises is more important than straight-line distance. A suitable assessor may cover the area from elsewhere in London, Surrey or an adjoining county.
What should I check before appointing an assessor?
Check the named person’s relevant training, experience, current register entry where claimed, insurance and familiarity with comparable premises. BAFE SP205 company certification and NFRAR individual registration provide different evidence and should not be treated as interchangeable.
Can I request an assessor for any type of property?
Yes. Enquiries can cover offices, shops, restaurants, HMOs, blocks of flats, hotels, care homes, schools, warehouses, factories, places of worship, event venues, mixed-use buildings and other non-domestic or shared residential premises.
What information will be needed for a quotation?
The assessor will usually need the address, use, approximate size, storeys, occupancy, sleeping or vulnerable occupants, shared areas, reason for the assessment, deadline and any previous report, plans or fire-safety records.
Does submitting an enquiry book an assessment?
No. It allows the likely scope and coverage to be reviewed. An appointment, fixed price and terms must be confirmed separately before work proceeds.
What happens if the postcode is outside London or Surrey?
You can still submit the enquiry. The location will be checked before any provider contact is arranged, but coverage outside the current London and Surrey focus cannot be guaranteed.
Sources and limitations
Guidance reviewed 24 August 2026
This page provides general information and enquiry support. It is not a building-specific assessment, appointment, endorsement or guarantee of compliance. Verify current provider and individual credentials directly before appointment.