Check real coverage
Enter the premises postcode and confirm whether travel, parking or access charges apply.
Postcode-led local search
Find a fire risk assessor near your premises
Use location to narrow practical coverage—not to replace competence checks. The right assessor may be based outside the immediate borough or district but regularly serve your type of premises.
Search areaLondon and SurreyUsepostcode-led coveragePrioritycompetence before distanceCostinclude travel and access
Quick answer
“Near me” should mean suitable and able to attend
A nearby office address does not prove that the named assessor has suitable experience, is available or will personally attend. Equally, an assessor based farther away may routinely work in the area and be better matched to the building.
Use the full premises postcode, then compare the actual person, relevant property experience, written scope, insurance, availability and total cost. A fire risk assessment normally requires a suitable inspection of the premises; it should not be treated as a generic report produced from the postcode alone.
Four-step route
From search to suitable appointment
The journey narrows the search but does not replace verification of the named assessor and agreed scope.
Describe the building
Use, size, storeys, occupancy and special risks determine who may be suitable.
Verify the named assessor
Check experience and current BAFE SP205 or NFRAR evidence where it is claimed.
Confirm attendance and scope
Agree who attends, what is inspected, what is delivered and the complete cost.
Distance versus suitability
What proximity can and cannot tell you
Location matters operationally, but it is only one part of selection.
Useful location evidence
Likely travel time, local coverage, possible access costs and whether an in-person visit can be arranged promptly.
What location cannot prove
Competence, property experience, report quality, insurance, current credentials or suitability for complex premises.
London route
Start with borough and area coverage, then compare the person and scope.
Find London supportSurrey route
Start with district and practical travel coverage, then check assignment fit.
Find Surrey supportWarning signs
Pause before accepting the first local result
Ask for clarification when the proposed service is vague or cannot be tied to the actual premises.
No named assessor
You cannot check the experience or credentials of the person who will actually carry out the work.
No premises questions
A fixed quote without basic questions about use, size, storeys, occupancy and complexity may not describe an appropriate scope.
Remote-only promise
A building-specific FRA normally depends on inspecting the actual premises and available evidence, not simply completing a generic form.
Unclear deliverables
The quotation should say what the site visit, report, significant findings, action plan and follow-up include.
Appointment check
Turn a local search result into a proper appointment
Before booking, confirm the following directly with the provider.
Use the full comparison guide- 01Full name of the assessor who will attend
- 02Relevant experience with comparable premises
- 03Current register or certification evidence where claimed
- 04Site visit date and expected attendance time
- 05Exact areas and documents included
- 06Report, significant findings and action-plan deliverables
- 07Total price including VAT, travel, parking and follow-up
Common questions
Before you continue
General guidance for premises in England, with enquiry support focused on London and Surrey.
How do I find a fire risk assessor near me?
Enter the premises postcode and property type, then compare assessors who genuinely cover the area and can demonstrate competence for the building. Confirm the named person, site visit and written scope.
Is the nearest assessor usually the cheapest?
Not necessarily. Travel is only one cost factor. Building complexity, time on site, records, reporting scope, urgency, VAT and follow-up can have a greater effect.
Can a fire risk assessment be completed remotely?
Document review can support the work, but a building-specific assessment normally requires an appropriate inspection of the premises. Clarify any proposed remote element and its limitations before appointment.
How far will a fire risk assessor travel?
Coverage varies by provider. Many serve several London boroughs, all of Surrey or adjoining counties. Ask whether travel, parking and access charges are included.
Does Fire Safety Services guarantee the assessor?
No. The service provides information and enquiry support. You should verify the named assessor, competence, credentials, insurance, scope and contract directly before appointment.
Sources and limitations
Primary guidance used
This page supports initial research and enquiries. It does not appoint, endorse or guarantee an assessor and is not a premises-specific fire risk assessment.
Ready to narrow the search?
Start with the premises—not a generic provider list
Check coverage and an indicative starting cost, then continue to the same short London and Surrey enquiry route.