In short: Fire Risk Scotland is based in Glasgow city centre at 272 Bath Street, G2 4JR. We carry out fire risk assessments across Glasgow and the surrounding council areas, with prices from £225 + VAT and your report within 48 hours of the visit. Call 0141 255 1360.
Fire risk assessments we carry out in Glasgow
HMOs
Shared flats and houses needing an HMO licence from Glasgow City Council, including student HMOs.
Tenement closes
Common closes, stairs and back courts for factors, owners' associations and housing associations.
Short-term lets
Serviced apartments and holiday lets needing a short-term let licence.
Offices and shops
City-centre offices, retail units and mixed-use buildings with flats above.
Bars and restaurants
Licensed premises with commercial kitchens, cellars and late-night occupancy.
Hotels and guest houses
Hotels, hostels, guest houses and student accommodation.
Glasgow's buildings and what they mean for fire safety
Much of Glasgow's housing and commercial space is in traditional sandstone tenements: four storeys or more, with a single common close and stair serving every flat. With only one way out, the condition of the stair, the flat entrance doors that open onto it, and anything stored in the close matter more than in almost any other type of building.
Ground-floor shops, bars and takeaways below residential flats are common across the city. In these mixed-use buildings, the business is a relevant premises under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and its fire risk assessment must consider the people living above, especially where the shop's kitchen or storage is next to the residential stair.
Glasgow City Council licenses HMOs and short-term lets in the city, and fire safety is part of both licensing schemes. If you are applying or renewing, tell us so the report covers what the council asks for.
Why local matters
Based in the city
Our Bath Street office means short travel times across Glasgow and the west.
Report in 48 hours
Useful when a licence deadline or an insurer's request is close.
One assessor
Raj Chall BSc visits and writes every report himself.
Areas around Glasgow we cover
Glasgow City, Paisley, Renfrew, Clydebank, Bearsden, Milngavie, Bishopbriggs, Kirkintilloch, Cumbernauld, Coatbridge, Airdrie, Motherwell, Hamilton, East Kilbride, Rutherglen, Newton Mearns, Barrhead, Greenock, Dumbarton and the wider west of Scotland.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a fire risk assessment in Glasgow?
From £225 + VAT for smaller premises such as an HMO flat, small office or shop. Larger premises, tenement common areas and hotels are quoted individually.
Can you assess an HMO in Glasgow before my licence renewal?
Yes. We recommend booking well ahead of the renewal date so there is time to complete any actions before the application goes in.
Do you assess tenement closes for factors in Glasgow?
Yes. We carry out common area fire risk assessments of tenement closes, stairs, back courts and bin stores for factors, owners and housing associations, following BS 9792:2025.
Written and reviewed by Raj Chall BSc, lead fire risk assessor at Fire Risk Scotland, listed on the Institution of Fire Engineers fire risk assessor register. Last reviewed 12 November 2026. This page is general guidance, not legal advice.