01 / EXISTING BUILDINGS
Fire Risk Assessments
Thorough, practical assessments for existing buildings that help you understand the risks, your responsibilities and what action genuinely needs to be taken.
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Specialist fire safety consultancy
Fire safety advice you can actually understand.
Fire risk assessments, fire strategies, DSEAR assessments and specialist fire safety consultancy for property professionals, businesses and building owners across the South and South East.
We give you clear advice, practical next steps and recommendations that are proportionate to the real risk — without unnecessary jargon.
Not sure exactly what service you need? Tell us what's happening and we'll point you in the right direction.
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CoverageSouth & South East UK
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Our expertise
Specialist fire safety support, whatever stage your building is at.
Whether you're responsible for an existing premises, planning a development or dealing with a more complex fire safety issue, we'll help you understand what is required and what needs to happen next.
02 / DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
Fire Strategies
Clear, robust fire safety strategies for new buildings, refurbishments, changes of use and more complex projects — giving your wider project team a clear basis to work from.
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DSEAR Risk Assessments
Specialist assessment of fire and explosion risks where dangerous substances, flammable liquids, gases, vapours or combustible dusts are present.
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Fire Safety ConsultancyOngoing or one-off specialist advice.
Fire Risk Assessment ValidationIndependent review of an existing assessment.
Fire Door InspectionsDetailed inspection and documented condition records.
Compartmentation SurveysIdentify gaps in passive fire protection.
Fire Alarm ServicingRoutine inspection, servicing and maintenance.
Fire Extinguisher ServicingSupply, servicing and compliance support.
Emergency LightingInspection and servicing of emergency lighting.
Fire Safety TrainingPractical training for your people and premises.
Who we help
Fire safety advice built around your building — and your responsibilities.
Different buildings, organisations and professional roles come with different fire safety challenges. We tailor our advice to what you're responsible for and what you're trying to achieve.
Professional & project teams
Property professionals, architects & surveyors
Technical fire safety support that works alongside the wider project — whether you're designing, refurbishing, acquiring or managing property.
Fire safety for property professionalsResponsible persons
Business owners, landlords & managing agents
Practical help understanding your responsibilities, managing fire risk and keeping the properties you're responsible for compliant.
Support for owners & managersSensitive buildings
Historic & heritage building owners
Proportionate fire safety advice that recognises the practical and architectural constraints of older, listed and sensitive buildings.
Fire safety for heritage buildingsCommunity organisations
Charities, churches & community organisations
Straightforward advice for organisations where budgets, responsibilities and patterns of building use can all add complexity.
Fire safety for community buildingsWorking across the South and South East of the UK.View everyone we help
Jamie MorganFounder & Principal Consultant
Why ESI?
Expert advice. Personal service. No unnecessary work.
ESI: Fire Safety is a small, specialist consultancy led by Jamie Morgan and supported by experienced fire safety professionals.
We don't believe good fire safety advice should leave you more confused than when you started. We take the time to understand your building, how it is actually used and what you're trying to achieve before recommending a way forward.
Our aim is simple: explain the risks clearly, help you meet your responsibilities and keep recommendations proportionate to what is genuinely needed.
“No short cuts in safety — but no unnecessary work either.”
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What to expect
Straightforward from the first conversation to clear next steps.
You don't need to know all the technical terminology or even exactly which service you need before contacting us. Start by telling us what's happening.
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Tell us what you need
Give us a few details about your building, project, timescale and what you're trying to achieve. If you're not sure which service applies, that's absolutely fine.
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We work out the right approach
We'll review what you've told us, ask anything else we need to know and explain the most appropriate way forward before any work begins.
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You get clear, practical advice
Whether the work involves an assessment, strategy, survey or consultancy, we'll explain the findings clearly and set out what needs attention next.
Need urgent fire safety support?
Been contacted by the fire service, HSE or building control, or dealing with an urgent compliance or enforcement issue? Tell us what's happened and we'll help you understand the next step.
Guides & Resources
Clear answers to common fire safety questions.
Fire safety rules can be difficult to navigate when it isn't your day job. Our guides explain the important points in plain English and help you understand what may apply to your building or organisation.
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Fire Safety Knowledge Centre
Practical guidance covering fire risk, building safety, fire protection and the regulations that affect businesses, property professionals and building owners.
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When is a DSEAR assessment required?
Dangerous substances, explosive atmospheres and relevant premises.
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Fire safety in listed & historic buildings
A proportionate approach where character and fabric matter too.
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Client feedback
What our clients say.
We work with property professionals, businesses and organisations with very different buildings and fire safety requirements.
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Common questions
A few things people often ask us.
I'm not sure which fire safety service I need. Can you advise?
Yes. You don't need to diagnose the problem before speaking to us.
Tell us about your building, what has prompted the enquiry and anything you've already been asked to provide. We'll help you understand which service is most appropriate and what the next step should be.
What's the difference between a fire risk assessment and a fire strategy?
A fire risk assessment looks at an existing building and how it is currently being used, identifying fire hazards, the people who may be at risk and any improvements that should be considered.
A fire strategy is more concerned with how fire safety is designed into a building or project, for example during a new development, refurbishment, change of use or more complex alteration.
If you're unsure which one applies to your situation, speak to us and we'll help you work it out.
When might I need a DSEAR risk assessment?
DSEAR is concerned specifically with risks from dangerous substances and potentially explosive atmospheres.
It may be relevant if your workplace stores or uses flammable liquids, gases, vapours or combustible dusts, or carries out processes where those materials could create a fire or explosion risk. If you're unsure whether DSEAR applies, tell us what substances and processes are involved and we can advise.
Can you help with listed and historic buildings?
Yes. Historic buildings often need a more considered approach because fire safety requirements have to be balanced against the building's character, fabric and practical limitations.
ESI works with property professionals and building owners to find proportionate solutions rather than applying a standard approach without considering the building itself.
What areas do you cover?
ESI works across the South and South East of the UK.
For many services we can also advise remotely at the early scoping stage, so if you're unsure whether we cover your location, send us the postcode and we'll confirm.
What happens after I request a quotation?
Send us a few basic details about the building or project and what you need help with. We'll review the information, come back to you if anything needs clarifying and then explain the proposed scope of work and next steps.
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Get started
Tell us about your building or project.
Give us the basics and we'll review what you need.
If you don't know exactly which fire safety service applies, don't worry — tell us what has prompted the enquiry and we'll help you work it out.
Not sure where to start? That's what we're here for.
Tell us what's happening and we'll help you understand what fire safety support you actually need.