Godalming is a historic Surrey market town approximately 5 miles south of Guildford. The town has a mix of independent retail, commercial premises, period residential properties and a growing number of converted and purpose-built HMOs. Waverley Borough Council administers HMO licensing across the district, requiring a valid fire risk assessment for all licence applications.
HMO landlords in Godalming
Godalming has a growing HMO market driven by its proximity to Guildford, the University of Surrey and its excellent rail links. All HMOs in the Waverley Borough area require a fire risk assessment as a mandatory condition of the HMO licensing scheme.
Commercial premises in Godalming
Godalming town centre has a range of retail, office and hospitality premises including along the High Street and surrounding commercial areas. The Ockford Road and Catteshall Lane industrial areas also have warehouse and light industrial premises requiring current assessments.
"The responsible person must make a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks to which relevant persons are exposed."
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Article 9. Enforced by Surrey Fire and Rescue Service across Godalming and the surrounding area. FireCertificates connects you with a certified assessor for any Godalming property.