Do you cover all of Bexley?

We cover Bexleyheath, Bexley, Welling, Sidcup, Erith, Belvedere, Crayford, Slade Green, Northumberland Heath, Albany Park, Blackfen, including postcode districts DA1, DA5, DA6, DA7, DA8, DA14, DA15, DA16, DA17, DA18. Tell us the full postcode when you ask for a quote and we will confirm.

Does licensing in Bexley affect fire risk assessment?

Bexley Council runs its own licensing arrangements on top of national mandatory HMO licensing. Our summary was last checked on 2026-10-20; always confirm the current position on the council website. Licence conditions commonly require current safety certificates to be available on request, which is why we keep every document digitally against the property.

Does a block of flats need a fire risk assessment?

The Fire Safety Order generally applies to the common parts, with the structure, external walls and flat entrance doors also within its scope. Individual domestic interiors are generally outside the Order. The building's layout and management arrangements determine the appropriate assessment scope and dutyholders.

Who is the responsible person in a rented building?

It may be an employer, freeholder, landlord, management company or another person with control, depending on the premises and arrangements. Duties can overlap rather than transferring entirely to an agent. Establish responsibilities in writing and seek competent advice where ownership or control is unclear.

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Fire risk assessment in Bexley: the local picture

A converted property near Bexley village and a managed riverside block in Erith need different fire risk assessment scopes. Shared stairs, doors and final exits should be identified alongside any commercial premises below the accommodation. The responsible person or managing agent should provide existing assessments and information about communal systems. Peachtree Maintenance supports assessment coordination and recorded remedial tasks, with responsibility for wider building decisions made clear before attendance. Photographs of completed work help the agent maintain evidence without implying that one repair resolves every assessment finding.

What the rules say

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires the responsible person for common parts of multi occupied buildings, most HMOs and commercial premises to carry out a suitable fire risk assessment and keep it under review.

The Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed this includes the building structure, external walls and flat entrance doors. Since October 2023 the full assessment must be recorded in writing. Reviews are expected regularly and after any significant change.

Bexley licensing

Bexley operates selective licensing for eligible privately rented homes in Belvedere Ward, subject to exemptions including properties requiring an HMO licence. The scheme runs from 13 January 2025 to 12 January 2030.

Source: Bexley Council, last checked 2026-10-20.

Districts we visit for fire risk assessment

Bexleyheath, Bexley, Welling, Sidcup, Erith, Belvedere, Crayford, Slade Green, Northumberland Heath, Albany Park, Blackfen, covering postcode districts DA1, DA5, DA6, DA7, DA8, DA14, DA15, DA16, DA17, DA18.

Fire risk assessments in Bexley