Fire risk assessments in Hove

Our office is at 147A Portland Road, so Hove is our home patch. We carry out fire risk assessments right across Hove, from Brunswick Town and the seafront to Aldrington, Hove Park, Westbourne and Portslade.

Hove's buildings and what they mean for fire safety

Brunswick Town and the great Regency squares

Brunswick Square, Adelaide Crescent and Palmeira Square are made up of tall Regency houses, almost all divided into flats. They often have five or more storeys, basements and a single common stair, so the protection of that staircase is critical. We understand the constraints of listed buildings and recommend measures that work with them.

Victorian and Edwardian villas split into flats

Much of central Hove is large period houses converted decades ago, not always to modern standards. Common findings include poor fire separation between flats, non-fire-rated flat entrance doors and storage in the communal hallway.

Local shops on Church Road, George Street and Portland Road

Hove's high streets are full of independent shops and cafés with flats above. We regularly assess these mixed-use buildings, where the shop and the flats may have different owners with shared responsibilities.

Holiday lets near the seafront

Seafront flats let to visitors need a written fire risk assessment, just like any other paying guest accommodation.

Properties we assess in Hove

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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 Hove

The Fire Safety Order is enforced in Hove 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 Brighton, Portslade, Hangleton, West Blatchington and Hassocks, plus all major towns across Sussex.

Questions from Hove clients