Indicative costs
Fees for fire safety work vary more than most people expect, because two buildings of similar size can need very different amounts of work. The ranges below are indicative market ranges published in 2026 – your proposal will always confirm a fixed fee for your building.
| Service | How it's usually priced | Indicative range |
|---|---|---|
| FRAEW – low-rise block (up to 11m) | Per building | £1,500–£5,000 |
| FRAEW – medium-rise block (11–18m) | Per building | £4,000–£12,000 |
| FRAEW – high-rise block (18m+) | Per building | £8,000–£20,000+ |
| EWS1 form | Per building, based on an FRAEW | Mostly the cost of the FRAEW |
| Fire door inspection | Per door, with a minimum visit charge | £25–£65 per door |
| Detailed fire door survey | Per door | £35–£80+ per door |
| Fire strategy report | Per project | Fixed fee after reviewing drawings |
| Retrospective fire strategy | Per building | Fixed fee after reviewing records |
| Safety case report | Per building or portfolio | Fixed fee after initial review |
| Fire risk assessment | Per premises, by type | Fixed fee after scoping |
| Compartmentation survey | Per building or area | Fixed fee after scoping |
| Fire safety due diligence | Per transaction | Fixed fee after seeing the asset list |
| Planning Gateway One fire statement | Per scheme | Fixed fee after reviewing the plans |
| Premises information box and plans | Per building, by number of storeys | Fixed fee after checking existing drawings |
| EV, solar PV or battery fire risk assessment | Per installation or building | Fixed fee after scoping |
| Cladding remediation support | Fixed fee or fee scale | Agreed before you commit; often fundable |
| Peer review of a report | Per report | Fixed fee for desktop reviews |
Intrusive investigations, access equipment, laboratory testing and out-of-hours working are usually priced separately – your proposal will show them as separate items.
What drives the cost
- Height and size – taller buildings need more inspection, more analysis and more senior sign-off
- Complexity – mixed uses, unusual layouts, atria, phased evacuation or engineered solutions take longer
- Information available – good drawings and records save survey and research time; missing records add it
- Access – risers, roof voids, flats and high-level walls may need appointments, keys or access equipment
- Competence required – higher-risk buildings require chartered or specifically qualified professionals
- Timescale – urgent work for transactions or regulator deadlines may need extra resource
Why the cheapest quote can cost more
A fire safety report is only useful if it's accepted by the people who rely on it – the regulator, fire service, lenders, insurers and buyers. A low-cost report that's too generic, signed by someone without the right competence, or that misses key evidence can mean paying twice. Always check who will carry out and sign the work, and what the scope includes.