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Retrospective fire strategies in Greenwich

Independent retrospective fire strategys for blocks, conversions, HMOs and businesses across Greenwich, Woolwich, Eltham, Charlton and the rest of Greenwich. 10 to 15 working days, fixed price agreed before we start.

Greenwich at a glance
Fire authorityLondon Fire Brigade
Typical visit lead time5–7 days
Travel chargeNone
Retrospective fire strategiesFrom £950
Covering Greenwich, Woolwich, Eltham, Charlton, Blackheath and the rest of Greenwich. Postcodes SE3, SE7, SE9, SE10, SE18, SE28.
Victorian terraces converted into flats next to a low-rise council block in South East London

Retrospective fire strategies for Greenwich buildings

The Greenwich Peninsula and Kidbrooke Village regeneration areas have added a large number of tall new-build blocks, several of which fall under the higher-risk regime, sitting alongside protected Georgian terraces in Greenwich town centre and West Greenwich.

For buildings where the original fire safety documentation is missing or was never produced. We survey the building as it stands and set out how it actually works, why it is safe, and what has to stay in place to keep it that way.

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Built for older stock

We work from the building as found, not from drawings that no longer exist, and record our assumptions and limitations openly.

Compartmentation and escape

The protected routes and compartment lines the building depends on, documented so future works don’t breach them.

Evacuation strategy justified

Whether stay put remains appropriate, and what the strategy rests on, stated in terms a lender or enforcing officer will accept.

Not fire engineering

If your building needs chartered fire engineering input we will say so and tell you what to look for.

Fire safety enforcement in Greenwich

Enforcement of the Fire Safety Order here sits with London Fire Brigade, which audits premises and communal areas and can issue informal notification letters, enforcement notices or, in serious cases, prohibition notices restricting use of the building.

The council’s housing team also has powers over hazards in residential property under the Housing Act 2004, and licences HMOs in the area. If you have received correspondence from either, send it to us with your quote request and we will work to the deadline in it.

Information for guidance only. We are not affiliated with London Fire Brigade or Greenwich Council.

Had a letter or a notice?

Enforcement work is prioritised. Tell us the deadline when you get in touch and we’ll tell you honestly whether we can meet it before you commit to anything.

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Where we cover in Greenwich

No travel charge anywhere in Greenwich.

GreenwichWoolwichElthamCharltonBlackheathKidbrooke SE3SE7SE9SE10SE18SE28
Neighbouring areas

Retrospective fire strategy questions in Greenwich

Why would a building in Greenwich need a retrospective fire strategy?

Almost always because a lender, insurer, warranty provider or enforcing authority has asked for the fire strategy and none exists. Older buildings frequently have no surviving documentation at all.

How much does it cost in Greenwich?

From £950 for a converted house or small block, and from £1,650 for a purpose-built block up to 18 metres. There is no travel charge in Greenwich.

Can you produce one without the original drawings?

Yes. That is exactly what a retrospective strategy is for. We survey the building as built and document what we can and cannot verify.

Retrospective fire strategies in Greenwich

Tell us about the building and we’ll come back with a fixed quote and the earliest visit date we can offer in Greenwich.