Landlord Fire Risk Assessments for properties that stay compliant

Owning the property does not remove the responsibility. Fire risk assessments for landlords across Buckinghamshire and Berkshire, designed to support compliance, tenant safety and informed property management.

What we find

The tenancy starts. Responsibility continues.

Many landlords only revisit fire safety when a tenant raises a concern, an insurer asks questions or a property is being refinanced, sold or inspected.

The risk is that buildings change quietly over time. Occupancy changes, maintenance is delayed and previous recommendations lose visibility.

ClearFire assessments help landlords understand where risk exists today, what requires attention and what evidence should be available if questions arise later. The aim is not simply compliance. It is confidence that the property is being managed responsibly.

The issues landlords encounter most often

These are recurring findings identified across rental properties, residential portfolios and landlord-owned buildings.

Outdated assessments

Existing reports no longer reflect the condition, occupancy or management of the property.

Fire door defects

Damaged doors, missing seals and ineffective self-closers reducing fire separation.

Escape route obstructions

Storage, waste or maintenance issues affecting safe means of escape.

Missing records

Maintenance, testing and inspection records unavailable when requested.

Detection shortcomings

Smoke alarms or detection arrangements not aligned with the property layout.

Occupancy changes

Properties being used differently from the arrangement originally assessed.

Delayed remedial works

Known actions identified previously but never tracked through to completion.

Shared responsibility confusion

Uncertainty between landlord, managing agent and contractor responsibilities.

Documentation gaps

Fire safety information incomplete, outdated or difficult to evidence.

Evidence that supports ownership decisions

Your assessment arrives as a signed PDF with a management summary, photographic evidence linked to every finding and a separate evidence appendix suitable for insurers, lenders and property stakeholders.

Findings are prioritised using the PAS 79-1 risk matrix, helping landlords identify which actions require immediate attention and which can be planned alongside ongoing property management.

Immediate

Within 14 days · risk to life

Short-term

Within 3 months · serious

Medium-term

Within 12 months · moderate

Advisory

Best-practice · advisory

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Case Study

How we run multi-site fire compliance as one programme.

For clients with several buildings, we run every site to one report format, one assessor relationship and one annual review cycle, so your responsible person and insurer see a consistent evidence trail across the whole portfolio.

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Everything you need to know about landlord fire risk assessments

Still have questions?

If you're unsure what applies to your property, speak directly with the assessors who carry out the work. You'll get practical guidance based on the building you own.

Requirements depend on the type of property, occupancy arrangements and areas under the landlord’s control. Many landlords have fire safety responsibilities that should be formally assessed.

Yes. Communal areas are often a key focus because they form part of the escape strategy and are usually the landlord’s responsibility.

Only if it still reflects the current condition, use and management of the property. Significant changes may require review.

Fire door defects, escape route issues, detection shortcomings and missing records are among the most common findings.

Insurers may request evidence that fire risks have been identified and managed appropriately.

A current assessment can help demonstrate that fire safety risks have been reviewed and documented.

Yes. Assessments can be carried out across property portfolios and managed consistently.

Reviews should take place whenever significant changes occur and as part of ongoing property management.

Response within 1 working hour on business days
Senior partner on every visit — no juniors, no subcontractors
BAFE SP205 registered & fully insured
No hard sell — straight advice and a clear scope