Fire at your business - the true cost

A workplace fire can destroy everything you’ve built in minutes. Learn the real financial, legal, and emotional cost of fire – and how Lewis Jackson Health & Safety Consultant, in partnership with PyraSafe Compliance, can help protect your business.

A fire in the workplace is every business owner’s worst nightmare. The damage isn’t just about flames and smoke — it’s the financial, operational, and emotional fallout that follows. Many businesses never fully recover, yet most workplace fires could have been prevented with the right safety measures in place.

The Financial Impact

The average cost of a serious fire can easily reach tens or even hundreds of thousands of pounds, once you factor in repairs, stock losses, equipment replacement, and downtime. Around 60% of businesses close within a year of a major fire, showing just how destructive these incidents can be.

Even with insurance, there are hidden losses — temporary relocation, staff wages, cancelled orders, and reputational damage that no payout can fix. And while you wait for insurance claims to process, cash flow and customer confidence can both disappear overnight.

The Human Cost

Beyond the numbers, fires devastate lives. Staff lose jobs, customers lose trust, and owners are left dealing with stress, guilt, and uncertainty. Worst of all, injuries and fatalities caused by preventable fires are tragic reminders of what’s truly at stake when safety is overlooked.

Legal Responsibilities

Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, every UK business must complete a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment and maintain effective fire safety arrangements.

Non-compliance can lead to enforcement notices, unlimited fines, or imprisonment — not to mention serious reputational damage.

The Preventable Reality

The majority of workplace fires are entirely preventable. Regular fire risk assessments, properly maintained extinguishers and alarms, staff fire safety training, and safe housekeeping can all make a major difference.

At Lewis Jackson Health & Safety Consultant, we specialise in helping local businesses stay compliant and protected. Whether you operate a salon, workshop, or office, we can provide a full fire safety review tailored to your premises.

Working Together for Complete Fire Safety

We proudly work alongside PyraSafe Compliance, trusted fire safety professionals who deliver high-quality fire risk assessments, alarm and extinguisher servicing, and emergency lighting inspections.

Together, we can source and offer discounted compliance packages, providing your business with everything it needs — from on-site assessments to installation and maintenance — all at a competitive rate.

This partnership means you’ll have one point of contact for your entire fire safety compliance package, saving you time, money, and unnecessary stress.

Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late

A fire can destroy years of hard work in minutes. Don’t wait for disaster — take control today.

📞 Get in touch with Lewis Jackson Health & Safety Consultant to arrange your fire safety review or to find out more about our discounted PyraSafe Compliance packages.

Let’s protect your people, your property, and your peace of mind — before the flames ever start