Based on the Isle of Wight.
Fire safety you can rely on.
Guiding you to safer spaces.
Professional fire risk assessments for landlords, businesses, hotels, holiday lets, schools, and care homes across the Isle of Wight, Southampton and Portsmouth.
Stuart Saunders
Founder & Lead Assessor
Meet the founder
Experience you can trust
Welcome to our website, I'd like to introduce myself to you, I'm Stuart Saunders, and I spent more than 30 years in the fire and rescue service before retiring at the rank of Group Commander.
Over those years I gained experience across pretty much every type of premises — from care homes, hospitals and schools to shops, residential and high-rise buildings and commercial premises. I've seen first-hand what good fire safety looks like, but also where things can go wrong.
When I retired, I wanted to put that experience to good use here on the Isle of Wight, and Island Fire Safety was born.
Most people don't want to become experts in fire safety regulations. They simply want to know they're doing the right things, their property and the people using it are safe, and they're meeting their responsibilities.
Who we work with
From a single rental property to a multi-site care group, we deliver thorough, compliant fire risk assessments tailored to your building type.
Residential & HMO
Landlords and property managers have a legal duty to ensure their properties are fire-safe. We carry out thorough assessments for single lets, HMOs, and blocks of flats — providing clear, actionable reports that keep you compliant and your tenants protected.
Commercial Properties
Offices, retail units, warehouses, and mixed-use buildings all carry specific fire safety obligations. Our assessors understand the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 inside out, helping you meet your duties as a responsible person without the jargon.
Hotels & Holiday Lets
Hotels, guest houses, B&Bs, and holiday lets all have specific fire safety obligations under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order. We carry out thorough assessments to keep your guests safe and ensure you're fully compliant — whether you run a single holiday cottage or a multi-room hotel.
Public Sector & Care
Schools, care homes, and public buildings require the highest standards of fire safety assessment. We work closely with facility managers and compliance teams to produce detailed reports that satisfy regulatory requirements and protect the people in your care.
Serving Hampshire & Isle of Wight
Fast turnaround · Detailed reports · Fully accredited
Why choose Island Fire Safety?
We combine genuine expertise with a straightforward, friendly approach — so you get the compliance you need without the stress.
Qualified & accredited
Our assessors hold recognised qualifications and are fully insured, giving you complete confidence in every report we produce.
Local knowledge
Based on the Isle of Wight but we are also happy to work in the Hampshire area.
Clear, actionable reports
No jargon, no padding. Our reports clearly identify risks, prioritise actions, and give you a practical roadmap to compliance.
Fast turnaround
We know that compliance deadlines don't wait. We aim to deliver your completed report within seven working days of the assessment.
Friendly, professional service
We take fire safety seriously — but we also believe the process should be straightforward and stress-free for our clients.
Ready to book your fire risk assessment?
Whether you're a landlord with a single property or a facilities manager overseeing multiple sites, we're here to help. Get in touch for a free, no-obligation quote.
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