Fire risk assessments in Eastbourne

We carry out fire risk assessments throughout Eastbourne, from the seafront and town centre to Meads, Old Town, Upperton, Langney and Sovereign Harbour.

Eastbourne's buildings and what they mean for fire safety

Seafront holiday lets and guest accommodation

Eastbourne's long seafront and visitor economy mean many holiday flats and small guest properties. If you let to paying guests, the Fire Safety Order applies and you need a written fire risk assessment.

Grand villas converted into flats

Meads and Upperton are known for large Victorian and Edwardian villas, many now divided into flats. These often have complicated layouts, basements and extended upper floors, which affect escape routes and fire separation.

Retirement and purpose-built blocks

Eastbourne has a high proportion of older residents and many retirement blocks. Where residents may need more time or help to escape, the fire risk assessment must take that into account.

Modern flats at Sovereign Harbour

Newer developments bring their own questions, including external walls, fire doors and the newer duties under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022.

Properties we assess in Eastbourne

Holiday lets 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 Eastbourne

The Fire Safety Order is enforced in Eastbourne by East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service. For HMOs and rented housing, Eastbourne Borough 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 Polegate, Willingdon, Hailsham, Pevensey, Seaford and Bexhill-on-Sea, plus all major towns across Sussex.

Questions from Eastbourne clients