Social Housing

Experienced in working within occupied residential buildings, our team at RiskFire delivers specialist passive fire protection services designed to minimise fire spread and reduce the risk of significant property damage in social housing premises.

In the wake of the Grenfell tragedy, the introduction of the Building Safety Act has brought essential focus to passive fire protection within the social housing sector. Ensuring the safety and peace of mind of residents and communities is paramount, making passive fire protection a critical component in safeguarding lives and homes. For years, RiskFire has been a trusted choice for developers seeking reliable and efficient passive fire protection solutions for social housing projects. Trust our team to deliver superior protection, compliance, and peace of mind for your next development.

Social Housing Challenges

Social housing environments range from multi-occupancy apartment blocks to individual residences, each home to people with diverse needs and routines. These are lived-in spaces where safety, comfort, and trust are paramount.

Working within occupied homes requires sensitivity, clear communication, and respect for residents’ privacy. Any fire safety works must be carried out efficiently and with minimal disruption to daily life.


At RiskFire, we take pride in working respectfully within residents’ homes. Our teams plan each project in close coordination with housing providers, resident liaison offices, and property managers to ensure clear communication and minimal inconvenience.

Before work begins, residents are informed of schedules and what to expect, helping to build confidence and trust. Our operatives are trained to work discreetly and courteously in occupied environments, maintaining professionalism and cleanliness at all times.

We use low-noise tools, dust suppression techniques, and clean-as-you-go practices to maintain a safe and tidy space throughout. Where possible, we plan works around residents’ routines or arrange alternative times to suit their needs.

Our considerate, people-first approach ensures essential fire safety improvements are delivered with empathy, professionalism, and respect for the communities we serve.

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End-to-End Social Housing Passive Fire Protection Solutions

RiskFire provides complete end-to-end passive fire protection solutions for social housing. Our services cover every stage—from design and installation to maintenance and remedial works—ensuring your building is equipped with advanced, fully compliant PFP systems that meet the highest industry standards. You can rely on us to deliver a dependable, comprehensive solution for safeguarding your premises against fire hazards.

Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help ensure the safety of your social housing project.

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The Unique Nature of Social Housing

Social housing residents have faced increased anxiety around fire safety in recent years. At RiskFire, our teams work closely with residents to ensure they understand what we’re doing, why it matters, and how our work helps keep them protected.

Operating in diverse communities, we regularly adapt to language barriers, varied shift patterns, and individual household needs. By offering clear advice and educating both residents and building managers on life-safety requirements, we support all areas of the social housing sector—from general needs properties to sheltered and supported accommodation.

We tailor our approach to each environment, delivering works with sensitivity, respect, and clear communication.


The Importance of Getting Fire Protection Right

Fire safety in the social housing sector is essential to protecting residents’ lives—and that begins with a fire strategy designed and delivered by industry experts. Passive fire protection is a key part of that strategy, strengthening the core structure of a building and preventing fire and smoke from spreading.

RiskFire delivers all aspects of passive fire protection, including fire stopping, fire door installation and remediation, riser doors, fire curtains, roof void works, windows, walls, partitions, and full compartmentation. As a fully third-party accredited provider, we operate under IFC, ensuring full compliance and complete confidence for social housing providers.


Maintaining Your Buildings Now & in the Future

To protect your buildings sustainably, RiskFire provides planned fire door maintenance and long-term compliance support. Our fixed-term compliance services offer predictable costs, reduce the need for repeated inspections and call-outs, and remove the stress of maintaining ongoing fire safety obligations.


With RiskFire, you gain a proactive approach that protects your residents, your assets, and your long-term compliance.


Covering all existing, occupied, and new buildings, services include:

Why Choose RiskFire?

RiskFire is a trusted specialist in passive fire protection for social housing, with extensive experience working safely and effectively in occupied residential buildings. We provide complete solutions—from surveys and installation to maintenance and remedial works—ensuring full compliance with the Building Safety Act and all relevant regulations. Our clear reporting, digital documentation, and efficient working practices help landlords and housing providers maintain safe, compliant homes while minimising disruption to residents. With reliable communication and a strong focus on resident safety, RiskFire is the partner you can depend on to protect your properties and the communities that live in them.


RiskFire—Your Trusted Fire Safety Partner!


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