Fire risk assessments in Brighton

We're based just along the coast in Hove, so Brighton is on our doorstep. We carry out fire risk assessments across the city, from Kemptown and Hanover to Preston Park, the North Laine, Moulsecoomb and Whitehawk.

Brighton's buildings and what they mean for fire safety

Student lets and HMOs

With two universities and a large private rented sector, Brighton has a very high number of shared houses, particularly around Lewes Road, Hanover, Moulsecoomb, Coldean and Bevendean. The council runs HMO licensing across much of the city, and a current fire risk assessment for the shared parts is often one of the first things asked for.

Regency and Victorian conversions

Kemptown's Regency terraces and squares, and the Victorian streets climbing up from the seafront, are full of houses split into flats. Many have a single staircase, basement flats, and original doors and lath-and-plaster ceilings. Keeping fire separation and a protected escape route in these buildings needs care and experience.

Busy shops and cafés in the Lanes and North Laine

Narrow streets, small units, stock stored in basements and upper floors, and flats above shops are typical in the Lanes and North Laine. We look closely at how a fire in the shop could affect people upstairs and whether everyone can get out safely.

City centre offices

From converted townhouses to modern office floors and shared workspaces, we assess offices of every size, including buildings where several employers need to cooperate on fire safety.

Properties we assess in Brighton

HMOs Blocks of flats Shops and retail Offices Fire door inspections

Why choose RockSure

• Led by Simon Fuller, a qualified lawyer bringing extensive enforcement and compliance experience, including property management, health and safety, and fire safety
• Approachable, helpful and practical: we take the stress out of the process
• Member of the Fire Protection Association (qualified to Level 3)
• Independent: we don't sell fire extinguishers, alarms or remedial works, so our recommendations aren't tied to selling you equipment
• Fixed prices from £185, with no hidden extras
• Reports typically ready within 3 days
• Plain-English action plans that put the most important things first

Fire safety enforcement in Brighton

The Fire Safety Order is enforced in Brighton by East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service. For HMOs and rented housing, Brighton & Hove City Council also has powers under housing law. If you've had a letter, an audit or a notice, we can help you respond.

Nearby areas

We also cover Hove, Rottingdean, Saltdean, Woodingdean, Peacehaven and Lewes, plus all major towns across Sussex.

Questions from Brighton clients