About Us
Why Choose Fletcher Risk Management
We are an independent fire safety consultancy based in Chester, serving organisations across the North West and North Wales. Here is what sets us apart — stated plainly, without marketing language.
If you are looking for a fire safety consultancy to carry out a fire risk assessment, fire door inspection, or fire safety training for your organisation, you will find no shortage of options. What you may find harder to establish is which of those options can be trusted to do the job properly, without generating unnecessary work, and without leaving you with paperwork that fails to stand up when it needs to.
Fletcher Risk Management was founded in Chester in 2017 by Tim Fletcher, who brings more than 30 years of fire industry experience to every engagement. The company has grown steadily since then and now operates across Chester, Cheshire, the Wirral, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Warrington, and North Wales. This page sets out, plainly and without marketing language, why organisations across the North West choose us and continue to use us.
Fletcher Risk Management provides fire risk assessments, fire door inspections, and fire safety training across Chester, Cheshire, the Wirral, Merseyside, Manchester, Warrington, and North Wales. Founded 2017. Based at 4 Sovereign Way, Chester, CH1 4QN.
Who we are
Fletcher Risk Management is an independent fire safety consultancy, not a national compliance franchise or an arm of a larger facilities management business. That independence matters: our assessors have no commercial interest in recommending remedial works, installing equipment, or extending the scope of an engagement beyond what is genuinely needed.
Tim Fletcher founded the company with qualifications that go beyond the minimum the market demands. He holds the ABBE Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment, the NEBOSH National General Certificate, and the Fire Protection Association Fire Safety Management Certificate. He is a member of the Fire Protection Association. Sam Fletcher, who leads operations alongside Tim, also holds the ABBE Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment and brings more than a decade of hands-on hospitality fire safety experience, having worked across hotels, restaurants, bars, and event venues before joining the consultancy.
Where specialist knowledge is required — higher-risk residential buildings under the Building Safety Act 2022, complex industrial premises, large multi-tenanted commercial estates — we draw on a network of employed and associate consultants with appropriate sector experience. We do not send a generalist when a specialist is needed.
Qualifications and competence
Competence is the central legal test for fire risk assessment under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The Order requires that assessments be carried out by a "suitable and competent person" — a phrase that carries real weight and is scrutinised by Fire and Rescue Authorities during audits. An assessment produced by an unqualified or underqualified assessor is not a suitable and sufficient assessment in the eyes of the law, regardless of how thorough it appears on paper.
- ABBE Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment (Tim Fletcher) — the qualification benchmark set by the National Fire Chiefs Council for complex and higher-risk premises
- ABBE Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment (Sam Fletcher) — held alongside more than a decade of sector-specific hospitality fire safety experience
- NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
- Fire Protection Association Fire Safety Management Certificate
- Fire Protection Association membership
- Comprehensive working knowledge of fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, suppression systems, fire extinguishers, and fire safety signage
The forthcoming British Standard BS 8674:2025 will formalise competence requirements for fire risk assessors further still. Our qualifications and experience already meet and exceed what that standard will require.
What we cover and who we work with
We carry out fire risk assessments, fire door inspections, and fire safety training for a wide range of premises types and clients, including commercial premises, offices, retail, hospitality and hotels, HMOs and residential blocks, care homes and healthcare premises, schools and educational settings, churches and heritage buildings, warehouses and industrial premises, and mixed-use and higher-risk residential buildings within the scope of the Building Safety Act 2022.
We work with employers, landlords, managing agents, facilities managers, academy trusts, care providers, and hospitality operators. Many of our clients manage multiple sites and rely on us to provide consistent, comparable assessments across their portfolio.
Our geographic coverage spans Chester and Cheshire West, the Wirral and Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Warrington and Halton, North Wales including Wrexham, Flintshire, and Denbighshire, and the wider North West of England.
For responsible persons managing buildings under the Building Safety Act 2022, we produce golden thread-compatible documentation and can advise on the record-keeping requirements that apply to higher-risk residential buildings.
Common questions — answered directly
The questions below reflect what organisations most commonly ask when choosing a fire safety consultancy. We have answered them as directly as we can.
Are your assessors qualified?
Yes. Both Tim Fletcher and Sam Fletcher hold the ABBE Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment, the highest qualification benchmark for fire risk assessors as set by the National Fire Chiefs Council. Tim also holds the NEBOSH National General Certificate and the FPA Fire Safety Management Certificate. We do not use unqualified assessors.
How much does a fire risk assessment cost?
Fire risk assessments start from £295. The final cost depends on premises size, complexity, occupancy type, and current compliance position. We provide a fixed price before any work begins. Fire door inspections start from £14 per door. Contact us for a no-obligation quote specific to your premises.
Do you cover our area?
We cover Chester, Cheshire, the Wirral, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Warrington, Halton, and North Wales including Wrexham and Flintshire. If you are unsure whether your premises falls within our area, call us on 01244 394 244 and we will confirm coverage.
Who is the responsible person under the Fire Safety Order?
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person is the employer (in a workplace), the owner or occupier (in non-domestic premises), or the person who has control of the premises. They have a legal duty to carry out or commission a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment and act on its findings. We work directly with responsible persons and their appointed representatives.
What is included in a fire risk assessment report?
Our reports identify significant findings, assess the risk to people in and around the building, record the fire safety measures already in place, and produce a clear prioritised action plan. Reports are suitable for Fire and Rescue Authority audit, insurance purposes, and — where required — submission to the Building Safety Regulator. We do not produce generic tick-box reports.
Can you carry out fire door inspections alongside a fire risk assessment?
Yes. A combined fire risk assessment and fire door inspection is often the most efficient approach, particularly for landlords, managing agents, and facilities managers responsible for multiple doors across a building. We can coordinate both and produce integrated documentation. Under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, responsible persons for multi-occupied residential buildings must carry out quarterly checks on communal fire doors and annual checks on flat entrance doors — we can train your staff to carry out those interim checks.
Is Fletcher Risk Management independent?
Yes. We are an independent fire safety consultancy with no commercial interest in selling or installing fire safety equipment. Our assessors identify what is needed based on the law and the risk — not on what generates additional revenue. If remedial works are required, we can advise on what to look for from contractors, but we do not benefit financially from that advice.
How quickly can you carry out an assessment?
In most cases we can arrange an assessment within two to three weeks of first contact. If your premises has an urgent compliance requirement — a forthcoming FRS audit, a change of use, or a new lease — contact us directly and we will do what we can to accommodate your timeline.
What our clients say
The most reliable indication of quality is what clients say after the work is done. A selection of reviews from verified clients across our service areas is available on our reviews page. A consistent thread runs through them: thorough, professional, clearly explained, and worth the fee. We are proud of that record and work to maintain it on every engagement.
Among those who have written about their experience: Marie Morgan of EIS Ltd noted that "the work he produced for us exceeded our expectations by far" and that Tim would "always be professional, friendly and accommodating." That combination of technical thoroughness and practical clarity is what we aim for on every site visit.
Fire safety legislation: what applies to your building
The legal framework for fire safety in non-domestic and higher-risk residential premises in England and Wales has become considerably more complex over the past five years. The core obligations under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 have been extended and strengthened by the Fire Safety Act 2021, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, and the Building Safety Act 2022. Section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022 also amended the Fire Safety Order to require that fire safety documents be kept up to date, made available to residents or employees on request, and reviewed regularly.
Understanding which obligations apply to your specific building — and ensuring your fire risk assessment reflects them — requires an assessor who has kept pace with those legislative changes. Our assessors have, and our reports reflect the current legal position rather than the position that applied three or four years ago.
If you are a managing agent or landlord taking responsibility for a building under the Building Safety Act's higher-risk residential building regime, we can also advise on the obligations that apply to you under that framework, including the golden thread of information, the building assessment certificate process, and residents' engagement duties.
Fletcher Risk Management is based at 4 Sovereign Way, Chester, CH1 4QN. Telephone: 01244 394 244. We serve clients across Chester, Cheshire, the Wirral, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Warrington, and North Wales.
Talk to us about your premises
Whether you need a fire risk assessment, fire door inspection, or fire safety training, we are happy to discuss your requirements and provide a fixed-price quote with no obligation. Please get in touch.
This page provides general information about Fletcher Risk Management and our services. It does not constitute legal advice. If you are unsure about your specific obligations as a responsible person, we recommend seeking advice from a qualified fire safety professional. Fletcher Risk Management Ltd is registered in England and Wales.