Building Safety, Fire Safety & Compliance Consultants

About Howatt Consulting

A specialist building safety and fire safety consultancy providing practical, evidence-based compliance support across the UK.

Our Background

Howatt Consulting is a specialist building safety and fire safety consultancy providing practical, evidence-based compliance support across the UK. We work with managing agents, developers, freeholders, Principal Accountable Persons, contractors, housing providers, and commercial organisations, helping clients navigate increasingly complex regulatory requirements under the Building Safety Act 2022 and wider fire safety legislation.

Our team is made up of highly qualified professionals with extensive experience in fire risk assessment, building safety case reports, compliance management, health and safety, and property consultancy. By combining technical expertise with a strong understanding of legislation, guidance, and industry standards, we help clients navigate complex compliance requirements with confidence.

Our approach focuses on delivering clear, proportionate, and technically robust advice that supports real-world building management and demonstrable compliance — not just on paper.

Our consultancy services

Straightforward advice, technical expertise, and reliable support across the compliance lifecycle.

Fire Risk Assessments (FRA)
Building Safety Case Reports (BSC Reports)
BSR compliance support
Fire Strategies
Fire door inspections
Compartmentation surveys
HAZID assessments
Asbestos consultancy
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)
Principal Designer (CDM) services

Specialists in Higher-Risk Buildings

Howatt Consulting has extensive experience supporting Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs), including high-rise residential developments, mixed-use schemes, estate-wide portfolios, and complex occupied buildings.

Building Safety Case Reports

Full preparation and submission support aligned with BSR expectations.

BAC Readiness

Building Assessment Certificate preparation and readiness reviews.

Fire & Structural Risk Reviews

Comprehensive assessments of fire and structural risk across occupied buildings.

BSR Gap Analysis

Identifying compliance gaps against Building Safety Regulator requirements.

Golden Thread Reviews

Golden Thread compliance reviews and ongoing documentation support.

Ongoing Building Safety Consultancy

Long-term support for dutyholders managing HRBs under the Building Safety Act.

Practical, Evidence-Based Compliance

We believe effective compliance goes beyond generic templates and “tick-box” reporting. Our work is focused on identifying genuine building safety risks, providing practical and proportionate recommendations, and helping clients prepare for regulatory scrutiny.

Identifying genuine building safety risks
Practical and proportionate recommendations
Supporting safer building management
Clear and concise reporting
Preparing clients for regulatory scrutiny

We understand the operational challenges faced by dutyholders and work closely with clients to develop practical compliance strategies that are both technically robust and commercially realistic.

Qualifications & Professional Standards

Howatt Consulting places significant importance on technical competence, ongoing professional development, and industry best practice. Our team holds qualifications and memberships relevant to fire risk assessment, building safety, asbestos surveying, energy assessment, and CDM regulations.

Professional memberships

Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE)
Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM)
Institute of Fire Prevention Officers (IFPO)
National Fire Risk Assessors Register (NFRAR)

By The Numbers

Our reputation has been built upon responsive service, technical competence, and practical compliance support tailored to each client and project.

600+

Fire Risk Assessments completed

300+

Building Safety Case Reports prepared

450+

Higher-Risk Buildings supported

60+

Building Assessment Certificate submissions supported

Why clients choose us

Specialist knowledge

We bring together experience across fire safety, compliance, health and safety, and property consultancy to provide joined-up advice.

Practical solutions

Our advice is clear, commercially aware, and focused on helping clients take meaningful action to improve safety and compliance.

Trusted support

We build long-term relationships with clients by delivering dependable service, responsive communication, and professional integrity.

Trusted by Businesses, Property Professionals and Developers Across the UK

Working With Organisations That Value Safety & Compliance

From commercial property managers and developers to housing providers, business owners and construction teams, we deliver practical support tailored to each client, building, and project.