The report was far more detailed than we expected for the price – clear, practical and easy to act on. Genuinely good value for a business our size.
Sarah Watts
Director
Independent fire risk assessment for Leicester, Leicestershire and the Midlands – an on-site visit, a clear written report and a prioritised action plan. From £350 + VAT.
FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT
Practical, proportionate fire risk assessments for local businesses – manufacturing, warehouses, workshops, garages, shops, nurseries, offices and other commercial premises. You get an on-site visit, a clear written report and a prioritised action plan from a competent, independent assessor. From £350 + VAT.
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We carry out fire risk assessments for low-to-medium complexity commercial and industrial premises across Leicester, Leicestershire and the Midlands.
Production lines, machinery and process areas
Hot work, tooling and workshop fire risks
Racking, storage and distribution units
Small units and trade premises
Small shops and customer-facing premises
Offices and shared workspaces
Premises with young, vulnerable occupants
Fuels, gases, spraying and hot work
Flammable paints, solvents and spraying
Plus offices, small commercial premises and other suitable workshops and light industrial units. If your building is high-risk or specialist – for example complex sleeping accommodation, high-rise residential, hospitals or care homes – we will tell you and point you towards the right specialist.
What’s included
Every fire risk assessment includes an on-site visit, a clear written report and a prioritised action plan. Here is what we review while we are on site.
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We visit your premises and carry out a practical fire safety inspection of the areas relevant to how your business operates.
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We identify sources of ignition, fuel and oxygen – electrical equipment, heat, hot work, machinery and combustible or flammable materials.
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We consider everyone who could be at risk, including staff, visitors, contractors, lone workers and vulnerable persons.
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We check your means of escape, travel distances and final exits, and whether routes are kept clear and usable.
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We review fire detection and the fire alarm, and how people would be warned quickly in the event of a fire.
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We check emergency lighting on escape routes and at final exits where it is needed.
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We review extinguishers, hose reels and other firefighting equipment – type, location, suitability and servicing.
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Where relevant, we check fire doors, compartmentation (where accessible) and fire safety signage and notices.
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We look at storage, waste, combustible materials and general housekeeping that can increase fire risk.
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We consider flammable liquids, gases and dangerous substances and how they are stored, used and controlled.
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We review your emergency plan, fire procedures, staff fire safety training and the information given to your team.
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You receive a clear written fire risk assessment with significant findings and a prioritised high/medium/low action plan.
Confirmed up front based on the size, type and complexity of your premises. You receive a fixed quote before we start – no hidden extras.
What to know
A fire risk assessment helps the Responsible Person understand the fire hazards in your premises, who could be at risk, and the practical actions needed to keep people safe and meet your legal duties. Here is what to know before you book.
Most directors and responsible persons know a fire risk assessment is required. The harder questions are how detailed it needs to be, what is actually relevant to your premises, and which actions to prioritise. We make that clear.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Responsible Person must make sure a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is carried out and kept up to date. If five or more people are employed, the significant findings must be recorded.
We follow the GOV.UK five-step approach – identify fire hazards, identify people at risk, evaluate and reduce the risks, record your findings and plan, then review regularly. We keep it proportionate to your premises, with no scare tactics or gold-plating.
Manufacturing, factories, engineering workshops, warehouses, logistics units, shops, nurseries, offices, MOT garages and motor vehicle repair workshops are exactly the kind of low-to-medium complexity premises we support.
Your report is written in plain English with a prioritised action plan, so you and your team know what to do first – no vague recommendations.
You deal directly with a named consultant who holds the ABBE Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment and is a member of the Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM).
We tell you what the law expects and what is sensible for your premises – nothing more. If your building is high-risk or specialist (for example complex sleeping accommodation, high-rise residential, hospitals or care homes), we will say so and point you towards the right specialist.
Based in Leicester, we carry out fire risk assessments on site for businesses across Leicestershire and the wider Midlands.
In simple terms: you get an on-site visit, a clear written report, and a prioritised action plan – from a competent, independent fire risk assessor.
From your first enquiry to a clear written report, our fire risk assessment process is straightforward. Here is how it works.
Enquire
Tell us about your premises, what you do and where you are based. Call 0116 456 7521, email us or use the quote form.
We confirm your premises type and scope
We check that your premises is within our normal scope – low-to-medium complexity commercial and industrial premises – and send a clear, fixed-fee quote before any work begins.
Site visit
A competent assessor visits your premises and carries out a practical fire safety inspection – fire hazards, people at risk, escape routes, detection and warning, emergency lighting, firefighting equipment and your fire safety management arrangements.
Fire risk assessment report issued
You receive a clear, written fire risk assessment recording the significant findings, with a prioritised high/medium/low action plan you can act on.
Clear actions and support if needed
We talk you through the findings and can support you with the action plan, follow-up advice or a review when your premises or processes change.
Based in Leicester and covering Leicestershire and the wider Midlands.
TIPS Consultancy Ltd is based at 249 Scraptoft Lane, Leicester (LE5 2HT). We carry out fire risk assessments on site for businesses across Leicester, Leicestershire and the wider Midlands – from small shops and offices to manufacturing units, workshops and warehouses.
For wider duties you can also explore our Competent Person Service, Health & Safety Audit and Risk Assessment Support. To arrange a fire risk assessment, get in touch or call 0116 456 7521. You can also read fire safety guidance from Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service and GOV.UK on workplace fire safety.
FAQs
Yes. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Responsible Person for almost any non-domestic premises must have a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment. If you employ five or more people, the significant findings must be recorded. See the GOV.UK guidance on workplace fire safety.
The Responsible Person – usually the employer, building owner, landlord or whoever has control of the premises. In many small businesses that is the director, business owner, site manager, operations manager or facilities manager. The legal duty cannot be passed on, but you can appoint a competent assessor to carry out the assessment for you.
There is no fixed expiry date, but you should review it regularly and at least annually as good practice – and sooner after any significant change to the building, layout, occupancy or processes, or after a fire or near miss.
It follows the GOV.UK five-step approach: identify fire hazards; identify people at risk; evaluate, remove or reduce the risks; record your findings and prepare an emergency plan and training; then review and update regularly. On site we review ignition sources, escape routes, fire detection and warning, emergency lighting, firefighting equipment, fire doors, signage, housekeeping, storage and your fire safety management arrangements.
Our fire risk assessments are presented in a clear, structured format based on the principles of PAS 79, helping duty holders understand the significant findings, required actions and priorities. Where relevant, we also take account of recognised British Standards and guidance, including BS 9999, BS 5306, BS 5839 and BS 5266.
Our fire risk assessments start from £350 + VAT. The exact fee depends on the size, type and complexity of your premises, and you receive a fixed quote before we start – with no hidden extras.
Yes. Small shops, retail units and offices are among the most common premises we assess, and the assessment is kept proportionate to the size and risk of the premises.
Yes. Manufacturing businesses, factories, engineering workshops, warehouses and logistics or storage units are a core part of our work – including the fire risks around machinery, hot work, racking, storage and flammable materials.
Yes. Nurseries and childcare premises must have a fire risk assessment, with particular attention to young children as vulnerable persons, clear escape arrangements and well-rehearsed emergency procedures.
Yes. MOT garages, motor vehicle repair workshops and body shops need a fire risk assessment, especially given fuels, flammable liquids, gases, hot work and spraying. The HSE provides useful background on motor vehicle repair hazards.
You receive a written fire risk assessment with a prioritised action plan. You work through the actions in priority order, and we are on hand to explain anything or help you close out findings.
Yes. You always receive a clear, written fire risk assessment recording the significant findings and your action plan – the record the law expects you to keep.
Yes. We can support you with the action plan, follow-up advice, staff fire safety awareness and a review when your premises or processes change. For ongoing support, see our Competent Person Service and Risk Assessment Support.
The next step
Tell us about your premises and we will arrange an on-site visit, a clear written report and a prioritised action plan – with a fixed-fee quote before you commit.