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What happens during a fire risk assessment in Bexley

Find out what happens after you send an enquiry about your home. The steps a specialist firm follows to assess fire risks, inspect doors or check compartmentation are laid out here so you know what to expect before anyone arrives.

Arrange an assessment

Assessor in hi-vis holding tablet and clipboard near fire alarm panel and extinguishers

What shapes the work a specialist does

Every home is built differently and used differently. A specialist firm bases the scope of the job on the building itself and what the law requires from the responsible person.

Assessor measuring fire door hinge gap with clipboard and tool bag nearby

Size and layout of the home: More rooms, floors and escape routes mean the assessor spends longer walking through the building and recording findings.
Type of occupancy: A house shared by unrelated tenants needs different checks compared to a single family home, especially around fire doors.
Age of the building: Older homes often lack modern fire separation, so the specialist may need to look more closely at hidden voids and walls.
Specific service requested: A full fire risk assessment covers more ground than a targeted inspection of flat entrance doors or alarm equipment.

The specialist explains the cost of the particular job before anything is agreed.

Choosing between an assessment and an inspection

Different problems call for different responses. Knowing what each service involves helps you decide what to ask for when you get in touch.

Fire risk assessment

Scope: Covers the whole home, checking escape routes, alarms and how fire might spread.
Who usually asks for it: Landlords needing an HMO licence or freeholders meeting legal duties.
Report produced: A written document listing hazards, who is at risk and what action to take.
Time on site: Longer, because every room and communal area must be examined.

Fire door inspection

Scope: Focuses only on doors, checking gaps, seals, hinges and self-closing devices.
Who usually asks for it: Managing agents responding to a council letter or quarterly check requirement.
Report produced: A schedule showing which doors pass, which fail and what repairs are needed.
Time on site: Shorter, as the specialist moves directly from one door to the next.

A specialist advises which suits after looking at the job.

Send details about your home

Your enquiry goes to a specialist firm that handles fire risk management in Bexley. They read what you have written and reply with advice or a proposal. Sending a message does not commit you to booking anything.

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