Book a fire risk assessment for your HMO

At MD Fire, we carry out professional HMO fire risk assessments across London, Surrey and the Home Counties. Our BAFE-registered and NICEIC approved assessors provide clear, practical advice to help landlords, managing agents and property owners meet their fire safety responsibilities.

We inspect your property in detail, highlight any fire safety risks and provide straightforward recommendations to improve safety and compliance.

Get in touch today for a quote. Whether you manage a single HMO or a portfolio of properties, we can help keep your buildings safe and fully compliant. Call us on 0208 355 8820 to book your assessment.

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Our fire risk assessment services

HMOs come in all shapes and sizes, and while many may appear similar on the surface, differences in layout, occupancy and use mean they can each present different fire safety considerations. At MD Fire, we provide tailored fire risk assessments and fire safety services for all types of HMOs, helping landlords and managing agents understand their responsibilities, identify risks and keep their properties safe and compliant.

Shared houses

Shared houses are one of the most common types of HMO, typically occupied by unrelated individuals who share facilities such as kitchens and bathrooms. These properties still require a suitable fire risk assessment to ensure escape routes, fire detection and general fire safety measures are appropriate for the number of occupants and layout of the building.

Student accommodation

Student HMOs often have high occupancy levels and an equally high turnover of tenants, which can increase fire risk if safety measures are not properly managed. We provide fire risk assessments for student properties to ensure that fire alarms, escape routes and fire safety procedures are suitable for busy shared living environments.

Bedsits

Bedsit-style HMOs usually involve individual rooms with basic cooking facilities which are either provided in each room, or in a communal area. Due to the layout and mixed use of spaces, careful assessment is required to ensure fire safety measures are correctly designed and that occupants have adequate means of escape.

Licensed HMOs

Licensed HMOs are properties licensed by the local authority, usually when occupied by five or more tenants from more than one household who are sharing facilities such as kitchens or bathrooms. Our fire risk assessments help landlords and managing agents meet requirements, identify issues and ensure compliance with current fire safety standards.

House conversions

Converted houses are typically large residential properties altered to provide multiple rooms or bedsits for separate occupants. Often adapted over time, they can present fire safety challenges due to changes in layout and use. We assess these properties in detail to ensure compartmentation, escape routes and fire protection measures are suitable for HMO use.

Purpose-built HMOs

Purpose-built HMOs are designed specifically for shared living, but still require regular fire risk assessments to ensure systems remain effective and compliant. We review fire safety arrangements across the entire building, including detection systems, emergency lighting and evacuation routes.

Supported accommodation

Supported housing often accommodates vulnerable individuals who may require additional assistance in the event of a fire, increasing the importance of effective planning and clear procedures. Our assessments take this into account, ensuring fire safety measures, detection systems and evacuation procedures are suitable for both occupants and staff, supporting safe and effective evacuation.

Staff accommodation

Staff accommodation, such as housing provided by employers in sectors like hospitality or healthcare, must still meet fire safety requirements. We assess these properties to ensure they provide safe living conditions and adequate protection for occupants who may be unfamiliar with the building layout.

Arrange your HMO fire risk assessment today