HMO Fire Risk Assessments in Hounslow
Get a Free QuoteEvery HMO in England needs a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment — it’s a legal requirement under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and councils routinely ask to see one when you apply for or renew an HMO licence. If you let a shared house, bedsits or a converted building in Hounslow, this is the document that proves you’ve taken your fire safety duties seriously.
Our assessor visits the property and works through it methodically: means of escape, fire detection and alarm provision, fire doors and compartmentation, emergency lighting, fire hazards and ignition sources, and the management arrangements in place. You get a written report with photographs and a prioritised action plan — what must be fixed, what should be improved, and what’s already fine — in plain English, not jargon.
Because we also install and service fire alarms, inspect fire doors and run testing visits, we can quote for any remedial work in the same breath — or simply hand you the report to action however you choose. There’s no obligation either way.
What's Included
On-site assessment of the whole property, communal areas included
Written report with photographs, usually within a few working days
Prioritised action plan — urgent items clearly flagged
Covers escape routes, detection, fire doors, emergency lighting, hazards and management
Suitable for HMO licence applications and renewals
Review and update visits when the property or occupancy changes
What the rules say
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 the “responsible person” — usually the landlord or managing agent — must carry out and keep under review a fire risk assessment covering the common parts of an HMO. The Housing Act 2004 (via the HHSRS) covers fire risk inside lettings too. Councils can and do prosecute, fine and refuse licences where there is no suitable assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a fire risk assessment a legal requirement for an HMO?
Yes. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires a fire risk assessment for the common parts of any HMO, and if five or more people from two or more households share, the property will also need an HMO licence — for which the council will expect fire safety to be demonstrably in order.
How often should an HMO fire risk assessment be reviewed?
There’s no fixed legal interval, but the assessment must be kept “up to date”. Good practice is a review every 12 months, and a fresh look whenever something significant changes — occupancy, layout, or after a fire or near miss. Many Hounslow licence conditions specify an annual review.
How long does the assessment take and what does it cost?
A typical 4–6 bed HMO takes around 1–2 hours on site, with the written report following within a few working days. Cost depends on the size and complexity of the property — send us the details and we’ll give you a fixed quote up front.
Need hmo fire risk assessments?
Tell us about your property and we'll come back with a straightforward, no-obligation quote — usually the same working day.