“I’ve now used this company four times and can honestly say they’ve been brilliant from start to finish.
I originally found them after being let down repeatedly by another company (to the point where I’m now having to take legal action), so I was understandably very nervous about using someone new. I’m so glad I chose them.
They’ve carried out EICRs, Fire Risk Assessments, a substantial package of follow-on fire safety works, and I’ve now booked them again for another Fire Risk Assessment, EICR and an Asbestos Management Survey.
Every member of the team has been incredibly responsive, professional and helpful. They’re always happy to answer questions, no matter how many you have, and they never make you feel like you’re a burden. Communication has been excellent throughout, which is something I really value.
On the larger follow-on works, they initially quoted two days to complete the job but actually finished it in just over one day, which was a fantastic surprise. Although I wasn’t present during the Fire Risk Assessment at one of the blocks, one of the directors there commented on how friendly and helpful their surveyor was. One of my own team members, who met him on site, said exactly the same.
Overall, I’m genuinely impressed with the quality of their work, their professionalism and how easy they are to deal with. They’ve gone above and beyond on every project we’ve given them, and they’ll continue to be my first choice for compliance work. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.”
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Fire Risk Assessments for landlords and HMO operators in Kensington & Chelsea. NEBOSH qualified assessors, fixed pricing, no hidden charges — written report emailed within 24 hours.
Postcodes covered: W11, W10, SW3, W8, SW10, SW5, SW7, W14, SW1X. Next-day appointmentsavailable — book online in under 3 minutes.
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What is a Fire Risk Assessment?
A Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) is a systematic review of a property that identifies fire hazards, evaluates who is at risk from them, and records what action is needed to reduce that risk to an acceptable level. A NEBOSH qualified assessor examines means of escape, fire doors, fire alarms, emergency lighting and escape route signage, and produces a written report with a prioritised action plan.
A written Fire Risk Assessment is compulsory for every HMO under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. This national duty applies in Kensington & Chelsea as it does across England, an HMO licence can add fire safety conditions on top, and single-let landlords are strongly advised to hold one too.
Legal requirement: The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires a written Fire Risk Assessment for every HMO in Kensington & Chelsea. The Building Safety Act 2022 introduced further duties for buildings over 18 metres or 7+ storeys. Enforcement is carried out by the local fire and rescue authority, and non-compliance can result in a prohibition notice or prosecution.
Fire Risk Assessment in Kensington & Chelsea — local property context
Kensington and Chelsea has the highest share of pre-1900 property in London: 62.6% of homes, against 20.9% across the capital (VOA 2025). Flats dominate: about 80% of households live in purpose-built or converted flats, while terraced houses account for 12.8% (Census 2021). Nearly three quarters of the borough sits within 38 conservation areas.
Private renting is the borough's largest tenure: 39.6% of households rent privately, more than the 31.7% who own, against a London private-rented share of 30.0% (Census 2021). Our NEBOSH qualified assessors are experienced with the escape routes, fire doors and communal areas typical of properties across the W11, W10, SW3, W8, SW10, SW5, SW7, W14, SW1X postcode areas, and regularly carry out Fire Risk Assessments across Kensington & Chelsea for private landlords, letting agents and HMO operators.
Postcodes covered in Kensington & Chelsea
W11, W10, SW3, W8, SW10, SW5, SW7, W14, SW1X and surrounding areas. Enter your full postcode during booking to confirm coverage and availability.
Fire risk assessments in Kensington and Chelsea: common parts and block flat shares
RBKC's licence condition 11 requires the licence holder to take general fire precautions. Where an HMO has common parts, it also requires a fire risk assessment under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Purpose-built blocks bring many shares into scope. Of the borough's households, 56.7% live in purpose-built flats (Census 2021). A share of three or more people from two or more households in one of those blocks, whatever its size, is licensed under RBKC's additional scheme rather than mandatory licensing.
How the council checks depends on the scheme. Every mandatory HMO is inspected before its licence is granted, while additional-scheme applications are risk-assessed and the higher-risk ones inspected first. All high-risk HMOs then get at least one compliance check during the licence, fire safety included.
Property licensing in Kensington & Chelsea
Additional HMO Licensing Designation (No.1) 2023
Additional HMO · In force
- Applies to:
- Shared houses and flats with 3 or more people from 2 or more households that fall outside mandatory licensing, including HMO flats in purpose-built blocks. Section 257 converted blocks of flats are not covered
- Area:
- Whole borough
- Period:
- 1 June 2023 to 31 May 2028
Mandatory HMO licensing
Mandatory HMO · In force
- Applies to:
- HMOs with 5 or more people from 2 or more households who share facilities
- Area:
- Whole borough
- Period:
- Run by RBKC since June 2006
Checked October 2026. Schemes and fees change, so confirm the current position on the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea licensing page.
- Households renting privately
- 39.6% (London 30.0%)
- Census 2021
- Households in purpose-built flats
- 56.7% (London 40.3%)
- Census 2021
- Homes built before 1900
- 62.6%, the highest in London (London 20.9%)
- VOA 2025
- Conservation areas
- 38, covering nearly three quarters of the borough
- RBKC
Sources
- RBKC: Houses in multiple occupation (HMO)
- RBKC: Additional HMO licensing scheme
- RBKC: Designation of an area for additional licensing of HMOs
- RBKC: Apply for an HMO licence
- RBKC: HMO licensing FAQs
- RBKC: HMO Licensing Policy (April 2026)
- RBKC: HMO standards
- RBKC: Public HMO register
- RBKC: Minimum energy efficiency standards and energy performance
- RBKC: Conservation areas
- RBKC: Listed buildings explained
- RBKC: Sustainable retrofitting
- RBKC: Article 4 directions
- The London Gazette: RBKC Smoke Control Order notice (2005)
- ONS Census 2021: TS054 Tenure (Nomis)
- ONS Census 2021: TS044 Accommodation type (Nomis)
- VOA: Council Tax Stock of Properties 2025
Fire Risk Assessment pricing in Kensington & Chelsea
Fixed pricing by property size and type. The same prices apply in Kensington & Chelsea as across all other London boroughs — no London surcharge. The only location-based fee is the £20 Congestion Charge Zone addition for central London properties.
Fire Risk Assessment — Kensington & Chelsea pricing
| Description | Price |
|---|---|
| Studio ApartmentCheapest | £74.99Book |
| Communal Area (1–3 Floors) | £129.99Book |
| Communal Area (3–6 Floors) | £149.99Book |
| 1–3 Bedrooms | £139.99Book |
| Up to 4 Bedrooms | £179.99Book |
| Up to 5 Bedrooms | £189.99Book |
| Up to 6 Bedrooms | £249.99Book |
| Up to 7 Bedrooms | £299.99Book |
| Up to 8 Bedrooms | £349.99Book |
Additional charges (where applicable)
- Parking charge if no free on-site parking is available: £10
- Properties in the London Congestion Charge Zone: £20
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What's included from £74.99
Every Fire Risk Assessment we carry out in Kensington & Chelsea covers the complete review at no extra cost beyond the price shown.
- Identification of fire hazards and sources of ignition throughout the property
- Assessment of means of escape and travel distances
- Inspection of fire doors, self-closers and door seals
- Check of fire alarm and detection system coverage
- Emergency lighting and escape route signage check
- NEBOSH qualified assessor — fully qualified and insured
- Written report with prioritised action plan emailed within 24 hours
- Clear timescales for any remedial action identified
What London landlords say
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Fire Risk Assessment Kensington & Chelsea — frequently asked questions
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