Shere is a picturesque village in the Surrey Hills approximately 7 miles east of Guildford, widely regarded as one of the most beautiful villages in England. The village has a significant hospitality and tourism sector, with several pubs, restaurants and tea rooms that require current fire risk assessments. Shere is a popular filming location and attracts substantial visitor numbers.
HMO landlords in Shere
Shere and the surrounding GU5 area falls within Guildford Borough Council's HMO licensing jurisdiction. Any HMOs in the village require a valid fire risk assessment.
Commercial premises in Shere
Shere's hospitality sector — including the White Horse pub, several restaurants, tea rooms and visitor venues — all require current fire risk assessments under the Fire Safety Order. The village's popularity as a visitor destination makes fire safety compliance particularly important.
"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 Shere and the surrounding area. FireCertificates connects you with a certified assessor for any Shere property.