Empyrean Fire Consultancy Ltd
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Compartmentation survey
A compartmentation survey checks that the walls, floors and fire stopping that divide a building into fire compartments are complete. The surveyor records each breach, such as unsealed pipes, cables and ducts, with a photo and location, so remedial work can be priced and checked afterwards. Surveyors report; they don’t carry out the repairs.
Assessments and surveys · 1 verified firm offers this service
What it costs
Typical UK prices for compartmentation survey. Firms price against the details in your job, so your quotes will depend on your building and the scope.
| Typical job | Guide price ex VAT |
|---|---|
| Non-intrusive compartmentation survey | £500 – £2,500 |
| Intrusive survey, opening up walls and ceilings | £1,500 – £5,000 |
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What affects the price
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- Non-intrusive or intrusive
- Number of floors and risers
- Access above ceilings and into flats
- Photographic evidence required
Who needs it
Owners and managers of blocks of flats, HMOs, care homes and other multi-occupied buildings, especially when a fire risk assessment recommends one.
How often
After building work or a change of use, and when your fire risk assessment recommends it.
The law
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- Building Regulations 2010, Approved Document B
Standards
- PAS 79-1 and PAS 79-2 recommendations
- ASFP guidance on surveying compartmentation
How it works
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1. Describe the job
Tell us about the building and the work. Add photos, floor plans or a previous report.
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2. Get vetted quotes
We match you with qualified firms offering compartmentation survey that cover your area. You’ll receive competitive quotes, usually within 14 days.
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Compartmentation survey by region
We cover the whole of the UK. Your job goes to every verified firm offering compartmentation survey that covers the building’s postcode.
- Compartmentation survey in London 1 firm
- Compartmentation survey in the South East 1 firm
- Compartmentation survey in the South West 1 firm
- Compartmentation survey in the East of England 1 firm
- Compartmentation survey in the East Midlands 1 firm
- Compartmentation survey in the West Midlands 1 firm
- Compartmentation survey in Yorkshire and the Humber 1 firm
- Compartmentation survey in the North West 1 firm
- Compartmentation survey in the North East 1 firm
- Compartmentation survey in Wales 1 firm
- Compartmentation survey in Scotland 1 firm
- Compartmentation survey in Northern Ireland 1 firm
Firms offering this service
You don’t need to pick one. Post your job and every matching firm in your region can quote.
Questions
About compartmentation survey.
What law covers compartmentation?
A compartmentation survey checks that the walls, floors and fire stopping that divide a building into fire compartments are complete. The law: Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005; Building Regulations 2010, Approved Document B. Standards: PAS 79-1 and PAS 79-2 recommendations, ASFP guidance on surveying compartmentation.
Who needs a compartmentation survey?
Owners and managers of blocks of flats, HMOs, care homes and other multi-occupied buildings, especially when a fire risk assessment recommends one.
How much does a compartmentation survey cost?
As a guide, excluding VAT: non-intrusive compartmentation survey, £500 to £2,500; intrusive survey, opening up walls and ceilings, £1,500 to £5,000. The price depends on non-intrusive or intrusive, number of floors and risers, access above ceilings and into flats and photographic evidence required, so firms quote a fixed price against the details of your job.
When do you need a compartmentation survey?
After building work or a change of use, and when your fire risk assessment recommends it.
Who can carry out a compartmentation survey?
Look for a firm with relevant third-party certification, such as IFC Certification, ASFP member, FRACS or IFE registered. Every firm quoting for this service on FireBid must hold it, and we check it with the scheme before they can quote.
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