Guides

The Questions People Actually Ask

Written for the person who has to sign, not for the trade. New guides added regularly.

The Guides

Do I need a fire risk assessment?

Flats, flat sales, renting, small businesses, under five employees: the honest answer for each.

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How often does a fire risk assessment need to be done?

What "kept under review" means in practice, and the events that make a new one due.

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What a fire risk assessment costs in 2026

The real London, Essex and Cambridge ranges, what drives the price, and what the £79 offers leave out.

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Types 1, 2, 3 and 4 explained

What each type covers, who asks for which, and why most buildings need a Type 1.

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