Fire Risk Assessment Marylebone, Bayswater, Holborn And Fitzrovia London From £79

Frequently Asked Questions 

Do I need a Fire Risk Assessment for a block of flats in Marylebone or Fitzrovia?

Yes. The Responsible Person must have a site-specific Fire Risk Assessment for any shared spaces in the building, such as stairs, hallways, trash rooms, and plant rooms.

My property is a period conversion in Bayswater does that increase fire risk?

Yes, a lot of the time. Because of this, your Fire Risk Assessment needs to be thorough and based on facts. Converted period buildings often have changed layouts, hidden voids, older doors, and mixed escape routes.

We operate offices in Holborn with public visitors — what should the assessment focus on?

Holborn buildings usually need to pay more attention to the number of people who live there, how to manage visitors, how many people can escape, how many alarms there are, how to get around, and how staff should act, because they have more public access.

Can one Fire Risk Assessment cover multiple addresses across these areas?

No. Each building needs its own assessment that is specific to its address. But we can group several sites together and use portfolio pricing for them all.

Our building is mixed-use (shop/restaurant below flats). Do we need a different approach?

Yes. Mixed-use buildings usually need a stronger plan because the commercial unit can change the fire load, ignition sources, smoke spread, and evacuation plans for shared spaces.

How often should we review a Fire Risk Assessment in Central London?

As a best practice, you should do this every 12 months, or sooner if there are changes like remodelling, changing the layout, getting a new type of tenant (short-let), upgrading the alarm or door, or having an incident or near miss.

Will your report be suitable for council inspections and insurers?

Yes. Our Fire Risk Assessments are written in a way that is easy to defend, with clear risk ratings and actions that are ranked by importance. This makes them good for insurers, managing agents, and enforcement.

What’s a common compliance issue you find in these areas?

In buildings in Central London, the problem is often “small issues stacking up.” This could mean gaps or seals in fire doors, unclear signs, storage in escape routes, incomplete records, or old emergency lighting evidence.

Do you check fire doors and emergency lighting during the assessment?

Yes. As part of the Fire Risk Assessment, we look at fire doors, emergency lighting, and alarm systems. If you need separate certification, we can also do formal inspections and tests.

We manage short-let or serviced accommodation in Bayswater or Fitzrovia — can you assess that risk properly?

Yes. Higher turnover usually means that stronger controls are needed, such as clear evacuation information, management checks, record keeping, and making sure that safety measures are always followed.

What do we receive after the site visit?

You receive a digital Fire Risk Assessment report with:

• Significant findings and risk ratings

   

• A prioritised action plan

   

• Practical recommendations you can share with insurers, councils, freeholders, and managing agents

   

What should we prepare before the assessor arrives?

If available, have:

• Any previous FRA

   

• Fire alarm and emergency lighting test records

   

• Floor plans (optional but helpful)

   

• Details of recent refurbishments or layout changes
  If you don’t have everything, we can still complete the assessment based on what’s available on site.

   

Can you re-visit after remedial works to update the report?

Yes. After the actions are done, we can reevaluate, confirm improvements, and update the FRA to keep your compliance record up to date and strong.

Do you offer discounts for managing agents with multiple buildings?

Yes. We can schedule your work efficiently and use multi-site pricing based on building type, complexity, and access if you manage more than one property in Marylebone, Bayswater, Holborn, or Fitzrovia.