Professional Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) assessments for landlords, business owners, holiday let operators, and property managers – carried out by a qualified specialist with over 20 years’ housing enforcement experience.
The Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) is the legal framework used by local authorities to identify and address health and safety risks in residential properties.
If your property is found to have serious hazards — known as Category 1 hazards — the council can take enforcement action, which could mean improvement notices, fines, or even prosecution. Category 2 hazards can also lead to action, especially under local enforcement policies.
With upcoming changes under the Renters (Reform) Bill, enforcement is set to become stricter, with councils given greater powers and tenants feeling more confident to report poor conditions.
Our HHSRS assessments identify hazards before they become a problem, giving you time to put things right and protect your investment.
When the Renters (Reform) Bill becomes law, local authorities will have:
– Greater powers to issue civil penalty notices for Category 1 hazards (and some Category 2 hazards).
– A National Landlord Register and Property Portal to help track and flag non-compliance.
– Stronger tenant protections, making complaints more likely to be reported.
Acting now means you’ll be prepared before enforcement ramps up — avoiding costly penalties and safeguarding your reputation.
The Home Office has announced plans to introduce mandatory competence requirements for Fire Risk Assessors - making UKAS-accredited assessments the new legal standard and enhancing enforcement powers. Coupled with stricter HHSRS enforcement under the Renters (Reform) Bill, these changes mean landlords and duty holders must be ready. Act now to avoid penalties and stay compliant.
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Our HHSRS Assessment process includes:
We carry out a comprehensive inspection of your property, assessing conditions against the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and looking for any potential risks to occupants.
We identify both Category 1 and Category 2 hazards – from damp and mould to electrical safety and structural issues – highlighting anything that could affect health or safety.
We check the property against HHSRS standards, ensuring it meets the legal requirements under the Housing Act 2004 and local authority enforcement policies.
We record photographic evidence and detailed notes for each hazard or area of concern, so you have a clear record for legal, insurance, or remedial purposes.
You’ll receive a detailed, easy-to-follow report outlining hazards, their severity, and practical steps to resolve them, prioritised to help you act efficiently.
We remain available to answer questions, provide further advice, and offer follow-up inspections to confirm that remedial work has resolved any issues and compliance is maintained.
We offer competitive, fixed-fee pricing based on property type and assessment needs — no hidden costs or confusing terms.
Accredited fire risk assessments for landlords, small businesses, holiday lets, and mixed-use premises.
What’s included?
Full Housing Health and Safety Rating System assessments to help you meet legal obligations.
What’s included?
A cost-effective way to ensure full property safety compliance with both fire safety and housing health standards in one visit.
What’s included?
Tailored consultancy services for landlords, property managers, small business owners, and holiday let operators.
What’s included?
We keep things simple so you can stay focused on your property, with advice that’s easy to follow.
We start with an informal conversation to understand your property, your needs, and any specific compliance concerns you have.
We visit your property to carry out a thorough fire risk assessment or Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) assessment.
You’ll receive a straightforward, prioritised report with practical recommendations – plus expert advice and support to help you.
“Would highly recommend PALS, their service was excellent and prompt, their communication with us and our tenants was great and the reports were clear and concise. They are one of a few with the latest qualifications which are now required and their expertise is evident from start to finish.”
“PALS offer a great service to landlords and letting agents, with fire risk assessments and HHSRS assessments carried out by qualified professionals. We wholeheartedly recommend them.”
“We are so glad we found PALS to carry out fire safety risk assessments. They are very knowledgeable and thorough. Thanks for all your help!”
We’re proud to support landlords, letting agents, property managers, and small business owners with reliable, compliance-focused assessments. Here’s what our clients say about working with us.
We understand that property compliance can feel overwhelming, so we’ve answered some common questions to help make things clearer.
If you rent out a small commercial property, holiday let, or HMO, you are legally required to have a fire risk assessment in place. This helps ensure your property is safe and meets legal fire safety standards.
HHSRS stands for the Housing Health and Safety Rating System. It’s a government framework used to assess potential health and safety risks in rental properties. Landlords are required to ensure their properties meet these standards to avoid enforcement action.
Costs vary depending on the type, size and layout of your property. We’ll provide a personalised quote after discussing your needs — no obligation, no hidden fees.
On-site assessments typically take 1 to 2 hours. Once completed, we aim to deliver your report within a few working days, depending on the type of service.
We offer in-person services across Devon and Cornwall, with digital consultations available for some services if you’re based further afield.
Absolutely. With over 20 years of combined experience in housing compliance – including working within local authority teams – we know what enforcement officers are looking for. We’ll help you feel confident and prepared.
Accredited Fire Risk Assessments and Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) assessments across Cornwall — helping landlords, businesses, and property owners stay safe and compliant.
Monday – Friday 08.00 – 21.00
Saturday 10.00 – 12.00
Sunday Closed
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