Do you cover all of Greenwich?

We cover Greenwich, East Greenwich, Greenwich Peninsula, Charlton, Woolwich, Plumstead, Abbey Wood, Eltham, Kidbrooke, Blackheath, Shooters Hill, Thamesmead, including postcode districts SE3, SE7, SE9, SE10, SE18, SE28, SE2. Tell us the full postcode when you ask for a quote and we will confirm.

Does licensing in Greenwich affect fire risk assessment?

Greenwich 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.

Fire risk assessments in Greenwich | Peachtree Maintenance

Fire risk assessments in Greenwich

Fire risk assessments for HMOs, common parts and commercial premises across Greenwich, including Greenwich, East Greenwich, Greenwich Peninsula and Charlton. We arrange access with tenants, attend with qualified engineers and send digital records with photos after every visit.

Fire risk assessment in Greenwich: the local picture

Fire risk assessment planning in Greenwich should distinguish a shared Plumstead entrance hall from the communal corridors and systems of a Royal Arsenal block. Identify the responsible person, the common parts and the existing evacuation arrangements before confirming scope. A landlord of one apartment may need information from the managing agent rather than authority to alter communal equipment. Peachtree Maintenance supports assessment coordination and documented repairs within an agreed remit, with photographic evidence helping the property manager track completed tasks against the relevant assessment findings.

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.

Greenwich licensing

Greenwich operates borough-wide additional HMO licensing for smaller shared properties. Its selective licensing guidance covers eligible single-household or two-individual rentals in Woolwich Riverside, Woolwich Common, Shooters Hill, Plumstead Common and Plumstead Glyndon, with exemptions including licensed HMOs; check the exact address against council information.

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

Districts we visit for fire risk assessment

Greenwich, East Greenwich, Greenwich Peninsula, Charlton, Woolwich, Plumstead, Abbey Wood, Eltham, Kidbrooke, Blackheath, Shooters Hill, Thamesmead, covering postcode districts SE3, SE7, SE9, SE10, SE18, SE28, SE2.