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Thorough & Actionable UK Fire Risk Assessments
Keep your premises safe and compliant with Spectis fire risk assessments. We deliver detailed, easy-to-understand surveys with remedial plans for every environment – from hospitals and schools to housing blocks and offices. Our DBS-checked, CPI-trained assessors work flexibly around your schedule, providing a thorough assessment with minimal disruption.
- IFSM Level 4 and FDIS-certified surveyors
- Clear digital reports mapped to your building layout
- Flexible scheduling with minimal disruption
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Understand your fire safety responsibilities with clear, actionable reports by requesting a fire risk assessment quote today.
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Why Fire Risk Assessments Are Essential
Fire risk assessments aren’t just best practice – they’re a legal requirement for most UK businesses and organisations.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Responsible Person must ensure a “suitable and sufficient” fire risk assessment is conducted and kept up to date. This process identifies fire hazards, at-risk people (especially vulnerable groups), and evaluates existing fire safety measures. By law, you need a written record of your assessment and an action plan to address any issues.
Key reasons you need a Fire Risk Assessment:
Legal Compliance & Liability
Avoid fines or prosecution by meeting your obligations – all businesses must have a written fire risk assessment and review it regularly.
Safeguard Lives
Proactively reduce the risk of fire to protect employees, customers, residents, or students. Ensure everyone can evacuate safely if a fire occurs.
Property & Asset Protection
Identify and fix fire hazards (e.g., faulty wiring, blocked exits) before they cause damage or downtime. Often required for insurance validity.
Peace of Mind
With a fire risk assessment, you can demonstrate to authorities, tenants, or stakeholders that you are taking fire safety seriously and have a clear plan to improve where needed.
What To Expect From A Spectis Fire Risk Assessment
We combine technical expertise with a supportive, straightforward approach so you get both compliance and clarity. Spectis goes above and beyond a standard fire risk assessment to provide actionable results that make your life easier.
Key features of our service:
Comprehensive Risk Assessments
We inspect ignition sources, fuels and oxygen, and check alarms, emergency lighting, extinguishers, escape routes and signage. We also sample-check fire doors (5–10%) to gauge overall integrity.
DBS-Checked & CPI-Trained Team
All surveyors are enhanced DBS checked and CPI trained for sensitive settings. Experienced across NHS, education, housing and commercial, we work thoroughly with minimal disruption.
Flexible Scheduling
We plan visits around your operations, including after visiting hours, during school holidays or at off-peak times. We coordinate to avoid interrupting critical activities.
Clear, Actionable Reports
You receive a plain-English report with findings and the technical detail behind them. Actions are mapped to your floor plans for easy tracking.
Clear Action Plan
You receive a clear action plan detailing practical next steps, indicative costs and when to do them, so you can plan and budget with confidence.
End-to-End Support
We don’t leave you with a report and walk away.
We can arrange remedial quotes through our sister company, Fireact. Choose Fireact and your assessment fee is discounted for a seamless path from assessment to solution.
What Makes A Spectis Fire Risk Assessment Different?
Not all FRAs are created equal.
At Spectis, we know that compliance isn’t just about ticking a box; it’s about clarity, confidence, and making your building safer in real terms. Many providers deliver a report, but leave you with more questions than answers. We do things differently.
Our IFSM-qualified assessors go beyond the basics. We include a sample fire door check during every assessment, give you a clear action plan, and support you in prioritising remedial works around your site, operations, and budget. Whether you’re managing a hospital, school, housing block or commercial property, we tailor everything – from our inspection method to our scheduling – around what works for you.
To show exactly what sets us apart, here’s how a Spectis Fire Risk Assessment compares with a typical provider:
| Feature | Spectis Fire Risk Assessment | Typical Fire Risk Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Carried out by qualified assessors |  | |
| Meets legal requirements (RRO 2005) | | |
| Full building walk-through | | |
| Sample fire door inspection (5-10% of your estate) included | |  |
| Plain-English reporting | | |
| Digital floorplan-linked report | | |
| Remedial action plan (RAG rated) | | |
| Photos included for each finding | | |
| Support with prioritising works | | |
| Advice on budget phasing | | |
| Follow-up consultation to discuss results | | |
| Future compliance reminders | | |
| Discounted remedial work through trusted partners | | |
| Assessor DBS-checked & CPI trained | | |
| Sector-specific expertise (NHS, schools, housing) | | |
| Tailored scheduling (term time, ward rounds, etc.) | | |
| Ongoing support beyond the report | | |
| Part of a long-term compliance partnership | | |
Let’s take the stress out of fire safety. Request your tailored quote today and find out how we can support your team, your buildings, and the people inside them.
Who We Serve – Tailored Fire Risk Assessments For Your Sector
Spectis has extensive experience across multiple sectors. We understand that each environment has unique challenges and fire risks. Our team adapts our approach to fit your context, ensuring relevant insights and practical recommendations. Below are some of our core client sectors (each with dedicated service details):
Healthcare
Education
Social Care
Property Management
Social Housing
Commercial
Hospitality
Student Accommodation
Whatever your sector, Spectis understands your world and works flexibly around it — delivering insight, clarity, and compliance you can rely on.
Providing Fire Stopping Services Across Scotland & England
With our head office in Northampton and a second in Leeds, we serve clients across central and northern England, including Luton, Oxford, Milton Keynes, Birmingham, Leicester, Nottingham, Sheffield, Manchester, Liverpool, & Bradford.
Ready To Protect Your Premises? – Get Your Fire Risk Assessment Quote
Don’t leave your fire safety to chance. A proper fire risk assessment can save lives, property, and legal headaches. Spectis is here to make the process straightforward and stress-free, with expert guidance at every step.
Next steps:
01. Request a quote
Request a quote using our online form, one of our friendly team will be in touch to provide costs and arrange a date for a risk assessment, scheduled around you.
02. We’ll thoroughly assess your site
Our expert fire risk assessor(s) will greet you on site, explain the checks, then methodically work through each element of our fire risk assessment to identify any areas of weakness in your fire safety plan.
03. Receive a detailed FRA report & remedial quote
We’ll provide you with a thorough, clear, and easy-to-digest report, suitable for all levels of management. We’ll provide a clear plan of action so you can easily prioritise remedial work following our assessment. We will even include a competitive no-obligation quote from our sister company Fireact for any remedial work required.
With Spectis, you gain a long-term safety partner. Let us help you create a safer environment today.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a fire risk assessment, and do I really need one?
A fire risk assessment (sometimes called a fire safety assessment or fire safety audit) is a systematic inspection of your workplace or building to identify fire hazards, evaluate the risk to people, and detail measures to improve fire safety. In the UK, they are legally required for virtually all non-domestic properties – so yes, if you’re responsible for a workplace, commercial building, or any property open to the public (including common areas of residential blocks), you need one. It’s not just about ticking a box for the law; it’s about keeping people safe and protecting your property from fire.
How much does a fire risk assessment cost?
The cost can vary depending on the size and complexity of your premises. Spectis provides personalized quotes rather than flat fees, to ensure you get a fair price. Factors include the number of buildings/floors, the complexity of the environment (e.g., lab or industrial settings may take longer), and location. Contact us for a quick quote – in many cases, we can give an estimate over the phone by asking a few questions. (Remember, if you proceed with recommended remedial works through us, we’ll rebate part of the assessment cost!)
How often do I need to review or renew my fire risk assessment?
It’s recommended to review your fire risk assessment at least annually, or sooner if there have been significant changes to the building or use. Also, after any fire incident or near-miss, you should update the assessment. The law says assessments must be kept “up to date,” so if you renovate, change occupancy levels, or alter the internal layout, those are triggers for a new review. Spectis offers reminder services and discounted re-assessments for returning clients to help you stay compliant.
Can I do a fire risk assessment myself?
Legally, the Responsible Person can conduct their own fire risk assessment if they are confident they have the necessary knowledge and experience. In practice, many businesses choose professional assessors for peace of mind and thoroughness. Fire safety can be complex – our certified experts know exactly what to look for (including hidden issues you might miss). By using Spectis, you ensure nothing is overlooked and you get proper documentation. It also shows regulators and insurers that you’ve had a qualified assessment, which can be beneficial.
What are Type 1, Type 2, Type 3 and Type 4 fire risk assessments?
These refer to different levels of intrusiveness for residential fire risk assessments (especially in blocks of flats or HMOs):
- Type 1: Common parts only, non-destructive (visual survey of communal areas, e.g. corridors, stairwells, plant rooms). This is the basic standard FRA for most blocks.
- Type 2: Common parts, destructive inspection (the assessor may open up construction elements in communal areas to check inside walls or voids for hidden fire-stopping issues).
- Type 3: Common parts + inside a sample of private dwellings, non-destructive (expands Type 1 to also review flats/apartments internally for things like smoke alarms or internal fire hazards, without causing damage).
- Type 4: Common parts + dwellings, destructive (the most comprehensive – includes opening up construction within both communal areas and a sample of flats to check for hidden problems).
- Spectis can conduct whichever type is appropriate, and we’ll advise you on what’s needed based on your building and any specific concerns. For example, housing providers often start with Type 1 across all blocks, then do targeted Type 4 surveys if high risk issues are suspected (such as post-Grenfell cladding concerns).
What if my building has many issues or “fails” the assessment?
The goal of a fire risk assessment isn’t to pass or fail; it’s to uncover risks so they can be addressed. If we find many issues, our report will clearly prioritize them. You might need to take actions like installing emergency lights, clearing clutter from exits, fixing faulty alarms, or upgrading fire doors. Whatever the findings, Spectis will guide you on next steps. And remember, we can assist with the remedial work through our partners, making it easier to rectify problems quickly. We’re here to support you until your premises is up to standard. Once you address the recommended actions, you’ll have peace of mind that your building and occupants are much safer.
Accredited & Trusted
Spectis delivers fully compliant fire safety inspections using IFSM Level 4-qualified surveyors, FDIS-certified inspectors, and the Bolster Systems platform for clear, floorplan-linked reporting. All assessments follow relevant British Standards, including PAS 79, so you get professional, consistent, and audit-ready results every time.
Request Fire Risk Assessment Quote
If you’re looking for practical, actionable reports, written in an easy-to-understand format, with clear next steps, then get in touch with Specits.
Request a fire risk assessment quote today, for clarity and a clear plan of action for compliance.