Fire Risk Assessment
in Wigston

Building owners and managers responsible for commercial or residential property must ensure their premises are safe for occupants and compliant with current legislation. If you require a fire risk assessment in Wigston, our service is designed to connect you with a local firm capable of conducting a thorough inspection. The architectural landscape of the LE18 postcode district is varied, encompassing a town centre high street with flats over shops, Victorian and interwar terraces, and various small industrial and trade units. Each of these building types presents unique fire safety challenges, from the shared access points in converted residential units to the high-load electrical requirements of local trade workshops. Generally, any building that is not a single private dwelling requires a formal assessment to identify potential hazards and protect lives. Regarding the financial aspect, a fire risk assessment in Wigston typically costs £180 to £600 per assessment. This figure is a guide only, as the final price depends entirely on the specific characteristics of your building. The firm we pass your enquiry to will provide a definitive quote once they understand the scale and nature of the premises.

What the assessment covers

The local firm that contacts you will conduct a physical inspection of the premises to evaluate fire hazards and the measures in place to mitigate them. The scope of this work and the resulting fee are influenced by several practical factors. The total floor area and the number of storeys are primary considerations, as larger buildings require more time to inspect. The company will also look at the number and complexity of escape routes; a simple shop unit with a single rear exit is less complex than a multi-storey Victorian terrace that has been partitioned into multiple flats.

The way the building is used and the number of people who occupy it are also critical. Premises where people sleep, such as flats over shops, carry a higher risk profile than a trade unit occupied only during daylight hours. The age of the building is another factor, particularly if it has been altered over time. Older interwar or Victorian structures often have void spaces or construction methods that do not meet modern standards, and any subsequent extensions or internal modifications must be checked for their impact on fire separation.

How the enquiry works

Leicester Fire Risk Assessment acts as an intermediary to help you find a suitable provider. The process follows these four steps:

1. You provide the details of your Wigston property via our enquiry form.
2. We pass these details to a local fire safety firm that operates in your area.
3. That firm will contact you directly to discuss the building and provide a quote.
4. You deal with the firm directly to arrange the site visit and payment.

Please be aware that we are an enquiry service and are not the ones carrying out the assessment, attending your site, or writing the report.

The legal position for duty holders

Fire safety in England and Wales is governed primarily by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. This legislation places the burden of responsibility on the ‘Responsible Person’—usually the employer, building owner, or landlord—to ensure that the premises are safe. A key requirement of this Order is that a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment must be carried out. Furthermore, since 1 October 2023, section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022 has been in force. This amendment significantly changed the requirements for documentation; the Responsible Person must now record the full fire risk assessment in writing, regardless of the number of employees or the size of the business.

The assessments carried out by the firms we put you in touch with are normally conducted against established guidance, specifically BS 9792:2025 for non-domestic premises and BS 9792:2025 for housing. The law requires that the assessment is reviewed regularly to ensure it remains valid, and it must be updated immediately following any material change to the building’s layout or use. It is a legal requirement that the assessment is carried out by a competent person who has the necessary skills and experience. Failure to comply can lead to enforcement action, which in Wigston is typically handled by the local fire and rescue service or the local authority, depending on the specific type of building. Please note that the information on this page is for general guidance and does not constitute legal advice for a specific property.