Fire Risk Assessments for HMOs
A room-by-room assessment of fire doors, alarms, escape routes and emergency lighting — a specific legal requirement for every HMO, and the single most-checked item at licence inspection.
Fire Risk Assessment, explained
A fire risk assessment for an HMO goes room by room: checking every let room has an appropriate fire door, that alarms are interlinked and cover every level, that escape routes are clear, and that emergency lighting is in place where a natural escape route isn't available. It's the document most councils check first.
Every visit includes
- Full walk-through assessment, room by room, not just communal areas
- Fire door, interlinked alarm and emergency lighting check
- Written report with a clear, prioritised action plan
- Guidance on your specific borough's HMO fire safety standard
- Digital report same day, ready for your licence application
Fire Risk Assessment prices
| Property | Price |
|---|---|
| HMO, up to 5 occupants | £120 – £160 |
| HMO, 6+ occupants | £160 – £220 |
| Large HMO / converted building | From £220 |
Prices cover the assessment and report. Any recommended works — fire doors, interlinked alarms, signage — are quoted separately.
Common questions
Is this required for every HMO?
Yes — it's a specific legal requirement, and the document most London boroughs check first during licence inspection.
How often should it be reviewed?
Annually, or sooner if room layout, occupancy or fire doors change.
What standard do you assess against?
LACORS/national HMO fire safety guidance, adjusted for your specific borough's published standard where one exists.
What happens if hazards are found?
You'll get a prioritised action plan — urgent items need addressing before licence approval, lower-priority ones can be scheduled.
Also required for most HMOs
Tell us about the property
A few details and we'll come back with a fixed quote and the earliest slot, usually the same day.