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Fire risk assessments across Sussex, done properly and priced fairly

Clear, legally sound reports from £185, typically ready within 3 days. Led by local fire risk assessor, Simon Fuller, who has 25+ years' experience in legal compliance with expert knowledge of fire safety and enforcement.

We offer you fast, practical and affordable FRAs that take the stress out of fire safety.

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  • Fully qualified and insured fire risk assessors
  • Offices, shops, HMOs, blocks of flats and holiday lets
  • Independent: we don't sell equipment or remedial works

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Simon Fuller, lead fire risk assessor at RockSure
Simon FullerLead fire risk assessor

Whatever brought you here, we can help

A trusted, friendly team that explains things plainly and gets your paperwork right first time.

You need a new fire risk assessment

A high-quality assessment that's ready quickly and affordable, for a new business, a new tenancy, a new purchase, or one that's simply overdue.

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You want a second opinion

Not sure your current assessment is up to standard, or been told you need costly work? We'll review it independently and give you a straight answer.

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You've had a visit from the fire service

A letter, an audit or a formal notice can be worrying. With a background in fire service enforcement, Simon will help you respond calmly and correctly.

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Properties we assess

Each type of building has its own rules. We know them.

Offices

From single-room offices to multi-floor workplaces, including shared buildings with several employers.

Shops and retail

Retail units, cafés and shops with storage, including premises with flats above.

HMOs

Shared houses and bedsits, meeting both Fire Safety Order duties and council licensing expectations.

Blocks of flats

Communal areas, fire doors and escape routes, including the newer duties for residential buildings.

Holiday lets

Cottages, flats and guest accommodation, so you meet the law and your guests are safe.

Independent fire risk assessments

We don't sell fire extinguishers, alarms or remedial works, so our recommendations aren't tied to selling you additional equipment.

You get an honest view of what your building actually needs. If something is already good enough, we'll say so. If work is needed, you're free to choose any contractor you like.

Fire door inspections

Need a fire door certificate for your flat or block? No problem, we've got you covered.

We inspect communal and flat entrance doors in blocks of flats, plus fire doors in HMOs, offices and shops. When you book our fire door inspection service, you get a clear, door-by-door report with photographs and prioritised actions. As we don't sell or fit doors, our advice is always fair and independent.

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How it works

  1. Tell us about the property

    Call or send the form. We'll ask a few quick questions and give you a fixed price.

  2. We visit

    A thorough, friendly inspection at a time that suits you, with minimal disruption.

  3. You get your report

    Typically within 3 days: clear findings and a prioritised action plan.

  4. We stay on hand

    Questions about the actions, or the fire service? Pick up the phone.

What your report includes

A fire risk assessment is only useful if you can act on it. Ours are thorough enough to satisfy an inspector and clear enough for anyone to follow.

  • A description of the premises, how it's used and who is at risk
  • Fire hazards and how a fire could start and spread
  • Escape routes, fire doors, alarms, emergency lighting and signage
  • Management checks, training and records
  • An overall risk rating
  • A prioritised action plan in plain English, with timescales
Simon Fuller, RockSure lead fire risk assessor

Meet Simon Fuller, lead assessor

Simon takes the stress out of fire safety compliance – reliable, practical and excellent value.

He has more than 25 years' experience in legal compliance, with a background working within property management, health and safety, and enforcement by local authorities alongside the fire service. He is a member of the Fire Protection Association (Level 3 qualified).

Simon understands how complex and challenging it can feel to meet fire safety rules, especially when juggling the many challenges of running a business, HMO or holiday let. He has a deep understanding of how the law is applied and what enforcing officers expect to see. And because he has worked in property management himself, he knows the practical realities that landlords, managing agents and business owners face.

Most of all, Simon is approachable, helpful and realistic. He'll explain what matters and what doesn't, answer your questions in plain English, and help you prioritise so your money goes where it makes the biggest difference. You won't be left to work it out on your own.

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(Level 3) 25+ years' experience in compliance

Fire risk assessmentsfrom £185

Clear, fixed prices

You'll get a fixed quote before anything is booked, based on the size and type of your property. No hidden extras and no pressure to buy anything else.

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Areas we cover

Based on Portland Road in Hove, we cover the whole of Sussex and the wider South East.

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Out and about across Sussex, from our base in Hove.
BrightonHoveEastbourneLewesHastingsCrawleyHorshamChichesterHaywards HeathBurgess HillEast GrinsteadHassocksBognor RegisArundel

We also carry out fire risk assessments in Seaford, Newhaven, Peacehaven, Hailsham, Polegate, Bexhill-on-Sea, Rye, Battle, Uckfield, Crowborough, Hurstpierpoint, Lindfield, Cuckfield, Southwater, Billingshurst, Littlehampton, Selsey, Midhurst and surrounding villages. Not listed? Just ask.

Fire risk assessment questions and answers

Do I need a fire risk assessment in Sussex?
Almost certainly, if you run a business, employ people, let property to paying guests, or own or manage a building that other people share. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment for nearly all non-domestic premises in England and Wales, including offices, shops, holiday lets and the shared parts of HMOs and blocks of flats. In Sussex it is enforced by East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service and West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service.
Who is responsible for a fire risk assessment?
The law calls this person the "responsible person". It's usually the employer, the owner, or whoever controls the premises. In a block of flats or an HMO it's normally the freeholder, landlord, management company or managing agent for the shared areas. Where more than one person has duties, for example a landlord and a business tenant, they must cooperate.
How much does a fire risk assessment cost?
Our fire risk assessments start from £185. The final price depends on the size, layout and use of the building. We give you a fixed quote before we book, so there are no surprises.
How long does a fire risk assessment take?
For a small shop, office or holiday let, the site visit usually takes between 45 minutes and 2 hours. Larger buildings and blocks of flats take longer. Your written report is typically ready within 3 days of the visit.
What does a fire risk assessment include?
It identifies the fire hazards, the people at risk, and the fire safety measures already in place, such as escape routes, fire doors, alarms and emergency lighting. It then evaluates the risk and sets out what needs to be done. Our reports include an overall risk rating and a prioritised action plan in plain English.
What is a "suitable and sufficient" fire risk assessment?
The law doesn't give a checklist, but in practice it means an assessment that is based on a proper inspection of the actual premises, identifies all significant fire risks, considers everyone who could be affected, including vulnerable people, and is proportionate to the building. It should be carried out by a competent person and lead to clear, prioritised actions. A generic template that hasn't been tailored to your building is unlikely to be suitable and sufficient.
Does my fire risk assessment need to be written down?
Yes. Since 1 October 2023, changes made by the Building Safety Act 2022 mean every responsible person must record their fire risk assessment in full, whatever the size of the business. The record must also show who carried out the assessment.
How often should a fire risk assessment be reviewed?
The law says it must be reviewed regularly and whenever there's reason to think it's no longer valid, such as building work, a change of use, more people on site, or a fire or near miss. In practice we recommend a review at least once a year.
Does a landlord need a fire risk assessment?
It depends on the property. A landlord of an HMO, a block of flats or a converted building with shared areas needs a fire risk assessment for those shared parts. Landlords of holiday lets and commercial premises also have duties. A single house let to one household usually isn't covered by the Fire Safety Order, but the landlord still has fire safety duties under housing law, including smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
Do HMOs need a fire risk assessment?
Yes. The shared areas of an HMO are covered by the Fire Safety Order, so a written fire risk assessment is needed. HMOs are also regulated by the council under the Housing Act 2004 and licensing conditions. More about HMO fire risk assessments.
Do blocks of flats need a fire risk assessment?
Yes, for the shared parts such as stairs, corridors and entrance halls. The Fire Safety Act 2021 made clear this includes the building's structure, external walls and flat entrance doors. The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 added further duties, including fire safety information for residents and, in buildings over 11 metres, regular checks of fire doors. More about blocks of flats.
Do holiday lets need a fire risk assessment?
Yes. If you let a property or rooms to paying guests, the Fire Safety Order applies, even if it's a small cottage or flat. More about holiday lets.
What happens if I don't have a fire risk assessment?
Fire and rescue services can issue formal notices requiring you to put things right, or restricting use of the building. Failing to comply with the Fire Safety Order is a criminal offence, with unlimited fines and, in the most serious cases, up to two years' imprisonment. It can also affect your insurance.
I've had a visit or letter from the fire service. Can you help?
Yes, and it's something we specialise in. Simon has worked in local authority and fire service enforcement, so he knows exactly what inspectors look for. Read more about fire service visits.
Do you carry out fire door inspections?
Yes. We inspect communal and flat entrance fire doors in blocks of flats, as well as fire doors in HMOs, offices and shops, and give you a door-by-door report with clear actions. More about fire door inspections.
Can you give a second opinion on an existing fire risk assessment?
Yes. If you're unsure whether your current assessment is suitable and sufficient, or a report has recommended expensive work you're not sure about, we'll review it independently and tell you plainly what's needed and what isn't.
Are your fire risk assessments independent?
Yes. We don't sell fire extinguishers, alarms or remedial works, so our recommendations aren't tied to selling you additional equipment.
Which areas do you cover?
We're based in Hove and cover Brighton, Hove, Eastbourne, Lewes, Hastings, Crawley, Horsham, Chichester, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, East Grinstead, Hassocks, Bognor Regis, Arundel and all major towns across East and West Sussex.

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Tell us about the property and we'll come back with a clear price before anything is booked. Prefer to talk it through? Call Simon directly.

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147A Portland Road
Hove, East Sussex
BN3 5QJ

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