Local fire risk assessments for blocks of flats, shops, offices and other business premises.
Based in Dorchester, we help property owners and managing agents understand fire risks and plan sensible improvements. We confirm a fixed price before you book.
Our trading base is at 18a High West Street. We visit properties across Dorchester, including Poundbury, Fordington and the surrounding villages, and work directly with business owners, freeholders and resident directors.
Whether you look after an older conversion, a modern block or a town-centre business, we explain the findings in plain English. Where homes and businesses share a building, we can also help you identify the matters that need discussing with the other occupiers.
For blocks of flats and converted buildings, we assess the communal areas and the arrangements for managing fire safety. Your report helps you plan repairs and keep fellow directors or owners informed.
Residential fire risk assessmentsWe provide fire risk assessments for local shops, offices and other commercial premises. We look at the precautions in place and how fire safety is managed, with practical recommendations for the people responsible.
Commercial fire risk assessmentsThe visit considers how a fire could start, who could be affected and the precautions in place. This includes:
We agree the areas to be assessed before attending. The FRA does not replace servicing or specialist testing of your equipment.
A written fire risk assessment explaining the findings, the overall risk and recommended improvements. Your action plan sets out priorities and timescales, helping you decide what to arrange first.
You can use the report to brief contractors, discuss work with fellow directors and keep a record of progress. Where something needs further investigation, we explain why.
Ian Munro-Price is listed on the National Fire Risk Assessors Register and is an Associate Member of the Institute of Fire Safety Managers. He brings more than 25 years of property industry experience to his work with owners and managing agents.
About Ian and Albion MercerWe explain what needs attention and why, so you can make informed decisions about repairs and improvements. You can book for a single building or discuss coordinated assessments for a portfolio.
Help for managing agents and property ownersGet a quote for your Dorchester property or call 01305 237555.
If you need a detailed check of communal or flat entrance fire doors, we can arrange a separate door-by-door inspection. You receive a record of the doors checked, defects and recommended repairs.
You can book this alongside an FRA or as a standalone service. We will explain the access needed and confirm the price in advance.
Find out about fire door inspectionsWe quote a fixed price based on the size, use and complexity of your property. Your quotation explains what is included, with no obligation to book. Send us the address and a brief description, or call 01305 237555.
Yes. Our trading base is at 18a High West Street, Dorchester. Assessments take place at your property by appointment, including in Poundbury, Fordington and nearby villages.
We visit the agreed areas, review the fire precautions and relevant records, and provide a written report with recommended actions and priorities. Any areas we could not inspect or matters needing further investigation are clearly identified.
We confirm appointment availability and the expected report date before you book. If you have a deadline, let us know when you enquire. Any immediate concerns identified during the visit will be brought to your attention.
A common-parts assessment usually concentrates on the shared areas. Access requirements depend on the agreed assessment and any door checks, so we explain them before the visit and help you plan appointments where needed.
Not always. The FRA considers fire doors as part of the overall assessment. A separate inspection provides a more detailed door-by-door record and can also be booked independently. We can explain which service would be useful for your property.
Looking for an assessment elsewhere? We also cover Weymouth, Bridport, Sherborne.
Tell us about the property and the service you require. We’ll review the information and respond with the appropriate next step.