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Fire Risk Assessments & Fire Safety in Gateshead

Fire risk assessments, fire alarms, extinguishers, intruder alarms and CCTV for offices, warehouses, retail and industrial units across Gateshead and Team Valley. IFSM accredited, with a Level 4 Diploma assessor and over 30 years' experience.

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What we check

Fire risk assessment – Gateshead: what’s included

Every fire risk assessment, Gateshead premises included, follows the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the PAS 79 method, and you receive a written report with a clear, prioritised action plan.

Fire risk assessment gateshead: checking staff know how to use a fire extinguisher
Records & managementThe first thing we check on any fire risk assessment. Gateshead logbooks, testing records, staff training and responsibilities.
Emergency exit signage and escape lighting checked during a gateshead fire risk assessment
Escape routes & lightingExits, fire doors, signage and emergency lighting along every escape route.
Fire doors and final exit doors inspected as part of a gateshead fire risk assessment
Fire doors & compartmentsDoor condition, self-closers, seals and the fire separation between areas.
Fire alarm control panel checked during a gateshead fire risk assessment
Detection & equipmentFire alarm coverage, extinguishers and fire blankets matched to your risks.

Need a fire risk assessment? Gateshead premises we regularly assess include offices, shops, pubs and restaurants, HMOs and industrial units. Your legal duties are set out in the government’s fire safety guidance for businesses, and Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service enforces them locally. Booking a fire risk assessment? Gateshead premises vary in size and use, so we confirm timings and a fixed price before we visit. After your fire risk assessment, Gateshead clients can hand us the follow-up work too, from alarms and emergency lighting to extinguishers and signage.

  • IFSM Accredited (No. 8566)
  • Level 4 Diploma Assessor
  • Enhanced DBS Certified
  • 30+ Years' Experience
Local fire safety experts

Fire safety for Gateshead businesses

Gateshead pairs a thriving commercial base with some of the region's biggest trading estates. From the offices and cultural venues around Gateshead Quays and the Baltic, to the retail units near the MetroCentre and the hundreds of businesses on Team Valley Trading Estate, there is a lot to keep safe, and Vortex Fire and Security Solutions is here to help.

Our Gateshead fire risk assessments are carried out by an IFSM-accredited assessor holding a Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment. Each one comes with a straightforward written report and a prioritised action plan, so you know exactly what needs doing and when.

Beyond assessments, our Level 3 FIA-certified engineers design, install, service and maintain fire alarm systems, while we also look after fire extinguishers, intruder alarms and CCTV for commercial and domestic properties. Every engineer holds an enhanced DBS certificate.

The Vortex difference

Accredited, qualified and dependable

IFSM Accredited

Your fire risk assessment, Gateshead or anywhere else we cover, is led by an IFSM-accredited assessor with a Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment.

FIA Certified Engineers

Alarm systems designed, installed and serviced by Level 3 FIA-certified engineers.

Enhanced DBS Certified

Enhanced DBS certified engineers on every job, for complete peace of mind.

30+ Years' Experience

Decades of fire safety experience across Gateshead, Team Valley and the wider region.

Gateshead FAQs

Your questions answered

Do you carry out fire risk assessments in Gateshead?

Yes. We provide fully compliant fire risk assessments throughout Gateshead, including Team Valley Trading Estate and the surrounding commercial areas, for offices, warehouses, retail units, HMOs and industrial premises. Each is carried out by an IFSM-accredited, Level 4 Diploma qualified assessor.

Do you cover units on Team Valley Trading Estate?

Yes. We regularly work with offices, warehouses and trade units across Team Valley and Gateshead's other commercial estates, providing fire risk assessments, fire alarms, extinguishers, intruder alarms and CCTV tailored to each unit.

As a Gateshead landlord, do I need a fire risk assessment?

If you let an HMO or rental property in Gateshead you have duties to manage fire safety, and the responsible person for non-domestic premises must have a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. We keep Gateshead landlords compliant with clear, practical reports.

Can you handle alarms, intruder alarms and CCTV as well?

Yes. We can cover your fire alarms, fire extinguishers, intruder alarms and CCTV under one roof. Fire alarm work is delivered by Level 3 FIA-certified engineers, and intruder alarms and CCTV are available for commercial and domestic premises across Gateshead.

How do I get a quote in Gateshead?

Call 0191 364 0175 or request a free quote online. Tell us a little about your premises and we will arrange a convenient visit and give you a clear, no-obligation price.

Areas we cover

Serving Gateshead and the North East

As well as Gateshead, we cover Tyne & Wear, Northumberland and County Durham.

Book your Gateshead fire risk assessment

Ready for your fire risk assessment? Gateshead visits can usually be booked quickly. From a single assessment to a full protection package, we will tailor our fire and security services to your Gateshead premises. Get in touch to get started.