Fire safety areas covered around Twickenham

The main area this site serves is Twickenham itself. Specialist firms carry out [fire risk assessments](/) in flats, houses in multiple occupation, shops and offices across the town. They also handle [fire door inspections](/fire-safety/fire-door-inspection-twickenham) for blocks of flats and shared homes, checking that doors close properly and that seals are intact.

A [compartmentation survey](/fire-safety/compartmentation-survey-twickenham) looks at the hidden barriers inside walls and ceilings that stop smoke moving between rooms. For larger buildings, a written [fire strategy](/fire-safety/fire-strategy-twickenham) sets out how escape routes work and where alarms should sit.

Landlords renting to students or running an HMO can read specific guidance on [HMO licence conditions](/responsible-person/hmo-licence-fire-conditions-twickenham) and [student accommodation safety](/fire-safety/student-accommodation-fire-safety-twickenham). Every service starts with an enquiry sent through this site, which is then passed to a specialist firm operating locally.

Whitton sits just west of Twickenham. The housing here includes many converted houses now used as shared homes. A [fire risk assessment in Whitton](/west-london/whitton) focuses on these properties, looking at escape routes from upper floors and whether kitchens have adequate detection.

Heston is further west again, closer to the motorway. The buildings here lean towards light industrial units and small business premises rather than residential conversions. A [fire risk assessment in Heston](/west-london/heston) covers those commercial spaces, examining storage practices, electrical equipment and staff awareness.

Both areas fall within the same local authority boundaries as Twickenham, so the regulations a specialist firm applies are identical. If you manage a building in either place and are unsure what needs checking, the [guide for responsible persons](/responsible-person/who-is-responsible) explains who holds the legal duty.

Putney lies east of Twickenham along the river. It has a mix of Victorian terraces split into flats and newer apartment blocks. A [fire risk assessment in Putney](/west-london/putney) addresses both types, paying attention to shared hallways and the condition of existing fire doors. Specialist firms also provide [fire door inspection in Putney](/fire-door-inspection-putney) when a landlord needs individual doors checked rather than a full building review.

Southall is further west and has a higher density of flats above retail units. These mixed-use buildings present particular problems because a fire in the shop below can spread quickly into the homes above. A [fire risk assessment in Southall](/west-london/southall) accounts for that vertical risk, and the separate advice on [flats above shops](/responsible-person/flats-above-shops-twickenham) goes into detail about what changes a landlord might need to make.

Ealing covers a broad area with large residential blocks, high street shops and HMOs tucked behind them. A [fire risk assessment in Ealing](/west-london/ealing) deals with all three. In taller blocks, the specialist firm examines whether the building relies on a stay-put policy or simultaneous evacuation, and checks that the [evacuation plan](/fire-safety/fire-evacuation-plans-twickenham) matches the actual layout.

New Malden sits south of the river. Its housing stock includes suburban semis converted into bedsits alongside purpose-built flat developments. A [fire risk assessment in New Malden](/west-london/new-malden) treats each type differently, since a converted house rarely has the same compartmentation as a modern block.

If the building employs staff, the responsible person may also need to arrange [fire warden training](/fire-safety/fire-warden-training-twickenham) or general [staff awareness courses](/fire-safety/fire-safety-awareness-training-twickenham).

Hatton is a smaller area known largely for its proximity to the airport. Landlords here rent to workers on short contracts, often in shared houses. A [fire risk assessment in Hatton](/west-london/hatton) focuses on the turnover of occupants and whether new tenants receive basic safety information when they move in.

West Molesey is across the river in Surrey. The housing is predominantly low-rise flats and ground-floor shops. A [fire risk assessment in West Molesey](/west-london/west-molesey) examines these smaller buildings, where a single blocked exit can trap everyone inside. Specialist firms also write [evacuation plans for West Molesey](/fire-evacuation-plans-west-molesey) properties, mapping out routes that account for narrow staircases and limited external space.

In both locations, the same rules apply regarding how often an assessment should be reviewed. The page on [review timing](/responsible-person/how-often-reviewed-twickenham) explains when a fresh look is required.