Fire Risk Assessment · Stoke-on-Trent
Fire risk assessment
in Stoke-on-Trent.
North West specialists. Staffordshire covered.
Fire risk assessments for businesses, landlords, and property managers across Stoke-on-Trent and north Staffordshire. ABBE Level 4 qualified, from £295.
Fletcher Risk Management carries out fire risk assessments, fire door inspections, and fire safety consultancy for businesses, landlords, and property managers across Stoke-on-Trent. We are based in Chester — Stoke-on-Trent is a regular part of our working week. Every assessment is carried out by an ABBE Level 4 qualified assessor with real sector experience, from £295.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person for any non-domestic premises is legally required to ensure a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is carried out by a competent person. That obligation has been strengthened by the Fire Safety Act 2021 and the Building Safety Act 2022. An outdated or inadequate assessment leaves the responsible person exposed to enforcement, invalidated insurance, and prosecution.
Assessment from
£295 per site
Fire door inspection from
£14 per door
Fire authority
Staffordshire Fire & Rescue
Local authority
Stoke-on-Trent City Council
Stoke-on-Trent fire safety context
Stoke-on-Trent is formed from six towns and retains one of the most distinctive industrial built environments in England — a legacy of the ceramics industry that has produced a stock of former pottery works, bottle kilns, and associated industrial buildings, many of which have been converted to offices, residential use, or creative workspace. Converted heritage industrial buildings present specific fire risk assessment challenges: thick masonry walls, non-standard floor plans, restricted means of escape, and limited natural ventilation all require an assessor who understands the building type, not just the standard checklist.
Stoke-on-Trent's residential market includes a large HMO sector, driven by the city's two universities and its relatively affordable rental values, alongside a growing stock of purpose-built student accommodation and city-centre flat conversions. Stoke-on-Trent City Council maintains an active HMO licensing programme, and Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service enforces the FSO across the city with a particular focus on HMOs, care homes, and converted buildings.
We are based in Chester, approximately 35 miles north of Stoke. We cover Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Kidsgrove, and the wider north Staffordshire area. We carry out assessments here on a regular basis and are familiar with the specific building stock and enforcement environment of the city.
Who we work with
We carry out fire risk assessments across a wide range of premises in Stoke-on-Trent. Our assessors understand the specific enforcement context and documentation requirements for each sector.
Heritage & converted buildings
Former potteries, bottle kilns, and conversions
Stoke's converted industrial heritage requires assessors who understand non-standard layouts, limited escape, and the fire risk profile of thick masonry construction.
HMO & student accommodation
Student HMOs and purpose-built blocks
Stoke's large student population drives demand for HMO and PBSA assessments. We produce compliant assessments for the city's licensing regime and Staffordshire FRS.
Commercial & industrial
Offices, manufacturing, and retail
From city-centre offices to the manufacturing and logistics operations across Festival Park and the surrounding estates — full-premises assessments from £295.
Care & healthcare
Care homes and GP surgeries
CQC-ready documentation for care facilities across Stoke-on-Trent and north Staffordshire. PEEP review and evacuation strategy as standard for residential care settings.
Our services in Stoke-on-Trent
Fire risk assessment is the gateway to everything else we do. Where an assessment identifies further action — fire door inspection, staff training, documentation review — we can provide that too.
Core service
Fire risk assessments
From £295 per site
- ABBE Level 4 qualified assessor
- Full premises inspection
- Prioritised written action plan
- Suitable for insurers & fire authority
- Post-assessment support included
Frequently combined
Fire door inspections
From £14 per door
- FDIS-accredited inspectors
- Component-level assessment
- Photographic evidence per door
- Prioritised remedial schedule
- Building Safety Act records
Follow-on service
Fire safety training
From £395 per session
- On-site, tailored to your premises
- Fire marshal training
- Live extinguisher use included
- Certificates issued
- Practical evacuation scenarios
Not sure what you need? Call us on 01244 394 244 and describe your premises — we will tell you plainly what is required and what it will cost. No obligation.
Who you are working with
Tim Fletcher
Director
Tim has more than 30 years of experience in the fire industry and leads assessments across all sectors at Fletcher Risk, with particular focus on complex or higher-risk sites.
- ABBE Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment
- NEBOSH National General Certificate
- FPA Fire Safety Management Certificate
- Member — Fire Protection Association
Sam Fletcher
Director
Sam leads operations at Fletcher Risk, combining ABBE Level 4 qualification with legal training and an MBA. Particularly effective on residential block and portfolio work.
- ABBE Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- 10+ years hospitality fire safety experience
What our clients say
★★★★★
"Without doubt one of the best and most professional businesses I have used for our Fire Risk Assessment. Tim Fletcher is a highly regarded professional in his field. Don't take a chance — protect your staff, protect your building, protect your business."Chris H. · Google
★★★★★
"We have engaged Fletcher Risk Management to carry out surveys on a number of our sites now for a very important client. Always professional, friendly and accommodating. The work exceeded our expectations by far."Marie Morgan · EIS Ltd
Further reading
Our fire safety guidance covers the legislation and practical obligations that responsible persons in Stoke-on-Trent need to understand.
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Fletcher Risk Management Ltd is registered in England. This page provides general guidance on fire safety obligations and is not a substitute for professional advice specific to your premises. Coverage includes Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Kidsgrove, and the wider north Staffordshire area. Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is the enforcing authority for the FSO in this area.