Fire Risk Assessments in Manchester, London & Across the UK

Every business in the UK must have a fire risk assessment. If your business has five or more employees, you must keep a written fire risk assessment document under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO).

At Avensure, we deliver fire risk assessments services across Manchester, London, and UK-wide. As fire risk assessment experts, we help businesses meet compliance requirements, protect staff and visitors, and reduce the risk of fires. This includes those looking for health and safety for care homes – one of our top sectors – while also supporting a broad range of other industries, from offices to hospitality and beyond.

Our experts help you:

  • Meet compliance requirements
  • Reduce the risk of fires and business disruption
  • Protect staff and visitors
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Why Fire Risk Assessments are a legal and moral obligation

A fire safety risk assessment is not optional. It’s both a legal duty and a moral responsibility for business owners, landlords and managers. The law is clear:

  • All businesses must have a fire risk assessment in the workplace.
  • If you have five or more employees, you must record and update the findings.
  • The “responsible person” (business owner, employer or manager) must ensure it is completed to legal standards.

Not complying can result in:

  • Large fines (average UK fire safety fine is £27,500).
  • Prosecution or even prison sentences for responsible persons.
  • Business closure until compliance is proven.

Case Example:

A Slough property manager was fined £26,000 for not meeting fire safety standards. This could have been avoided with a proper fire and risk assessment carried out by accredited professionals.

Protecting your people is the right thing to do. Fires can spread in minutes and every second counts. A prepared fire risk assessment plan saves lives.

How our Fire Risk Assessment Services work

Our process follows the five government recommended steps for fire safety compliance:

01

Identify Fire Hazards

We look at all potential fire starters:

  • Electrical faults, overloaded sockets or faulty wiring.
  • Kitchens and cooking equipment.
  • Flammable materials like cleaning fluids or paper storage.
  • Hot work such as welding or grinding.
02

Identify People at Risk

  • Employees (including lone workers or night staff).
  • Visitors not familiar with escape routes.
  • Vulnerable people such as children, elderly or disabled individuals.
03

Evaluate, Remove or Reduce Risks

  • Clear escape routes and fire exits.
  • Move flammable storage.
  • Install additional alarms, signage or fire doors.
04

Record, Plan & Train

  • Create a written fire risk assessment plan.
  • Record findings for compliance.
  • Train staff on evacuation procedures.
05

Review & Update

How often should a fire risk assessment be reviewed?

  • At least once a year.
  • Immediately after changes to your premises, staff or processes.

Fire Risk Assessment
for Small Businesses

Even small businesses must comply with the law. A fire risk assessment for small businesses can be simple and affordable when done by professionals.

We make Fire Risk Assessment easy for small businesses by:

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Providing easy to follow fire risk assessment documents.

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Offering low cost fire safety solutions.

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Supporting business owners who don’t have in-house expertise.

Who carries out Fire Risk Assessments?

Legally the “responsible person” must arrange an assessment. But:

  • DIY assessments often fail – 40% of premises inspected by fire services do not meet legal standards.
  • Insurers and regulators prefer professional fire risk assessment companies near me with accredited assessors.

Our Health and Safety team

At Avensure, our Fire Risk Assessors are:

  • UKAS accredited fire risk assessors.
  • NEBOSH qualified and TechIOSH certified.
  • Experienced across multiple industries (care, retail, offices, manufacturing).

Choosing a professional fire risk assessment service reduces liability and ensures full compliance.

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Fire Safety Management & ongoing support

A single report is not enough. Effective fire safety management requires:

  • Annual reviews (or sooner if changes occur).
  • Staff fire safety training.
  • Updates to evacuation plans.
  • Record keeping for insurers and regulators.

We also provide access to fire risk assessment software for tracking and storing reports, audits and corrective actions. This means your fire risk management is proactive not reactive.

Fire Risk Assessments: smart business

Investing in a professional fire safety assessment is not just about avoiding fines:

  • Lower insurance premiums with proof of compliance.
  • Less downtime after an incident.
  • Better reputation with staff, customers and regulators.

A full fire safety risk assessment keeps your business safe, your people protected and your operations running.

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Why choose Avensure as your Fire Risk Assessment provider

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customers across the UK

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years supporting UK businesses.

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HR & H&S consultants, including fire risk assessors.

Nationwide coverage (Manchester, London, UK-wide).

Proven track record with SMEs and large enterprises.

Dedicated advisor for every client.

With Avensure you don’t just get a one off report. You get ongoing fire safety management, peace of mind and protection for your people and business.

Book your Fire Risk Assessment today

Don’t risk fines, legal action or workplace tragedy. Protect your business with Avensure’s fire risk assessment services. Contact us today for a free consultation and find out why we’re one of the top fire risk assessment companies in the UK.

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Fire Risk Assessment Service FAQs

All businesses and non-domestic premises must have a fire risk assessment under the Fire Safety Order 2005.

It can be done by the responsible person but most businesses hire professional fire risk assessment providers to ensure compliance.

At least annually or when there are significant changes to premises, staff or activities.

Yes but professional assessments are recommended. DIY assessments often miss critical risks and may not satisfy insurers or regulators.

  • Hazards identified.
  • People at risk.
  • Risk control measures.
  • Action plan.
  • Evacuation and training records.

Costs vary by building size and complexity. SMEs can expect fixed fee assessments from professional providers.

Fire safety management is the ongoing process of reviewing, updating and enforcing fire safety measures not just producing one off reports.

Not mandatory but using UKAS accredited fire risk assessment providers UK gives more confidence and compliance.

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