At ESI: Electrical Safety Inspections, we deliver comprehensive fire safety services to businesses across Horncastle. Whether you manage an office, warehouse, retail premises, care home, school, or industrial site, we help you stay compliant, protect staff and customers, and safeguard your property.
With over 20 years of experience, we understand the legal and practical challenges businesses face when it comes to fire safety. Our qualified engineers and fire safety specialists provide expert advice, inspections, testing, and maintenance in line with UK regulations and British Standards.
Book Your Fire Safety Assessment Today – Protect your business and meet your legal obligations. Call us now on 01276 300 351 to schedule your visit.
Fire Safety Compliance and Best Practice
Horncastle businesses are legally required under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 to maintain a safe environment and ensure that all fire safety systems and equipment are properly installed, maintained, and tested.
Our services are delivered in compliance with key standards, including:
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BS 5839 – Fire detection and alarm systems
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BS 5306-3 & BS 5306-8 – Fire extinguisher servicing and selection
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BS 5266 – Emergency lighting installation and testing
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BS 9990 – Dry riser testing and maintenance
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BS 9991 & BS 9999 – Fire safety in residential and commercial buildings
Get Expert Fire Protection Advice – Speak to our qualified team about fire safety compliance and protecting your premises – Call today on 01276 300 351.
Our Fire compliance services in Horncastle
🔥 Fire Risk Assessments – Identifying hazards, evaluating risks, and providing practical recommendations to meet legal obligations under the Fire Safety Order.
🔥 Fire Alarm Servicing & Maintenance – Testing and maintenance of fire detection systems in line with BS 5839, helping ensure early warning in the event of fire.
🔥 Fire Extinguisher Supply & Servicing – Supplying, commissioning, maintaining, and testing portable extinguishers in accordance with BS 5306-3, ensuring equipment is ready to use when needed.
🔥 Emergency Lighting Testing & Maintenance – Inspection and testing to BS 5266 standards, ensuring emergency lighting works correctly to guide occupants to safety.
🔥 Dry Riser Inspection & Testing – Six-monthly visual inspections and annual pressure testing in compliance with BS 9990, keeping vital fire-fighting infrastructure ready for use.
🔥 Fire Safety Training – Practical staff training on fire prevention, extinguisher use, and evacuation procedures.
🔥 Fire Door Inspections – Checking condition, fit, and compliance of fire doors to ensure they provide effective compartmentation and protection.
Why Choose ESI in Horncastle
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Qualified engineers and fire safety specialists serving Horncastle
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In-depth knowledge of commercial and industrial fire safety compliance
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Clear, actionable reports and certification
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Flexible scheduling to minimise disruption
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Supporting businesses across Horncastle and surrounding areas
Stay Compliant and Safe – Contact us on 01276 300 351 for a free quote on fire alarm servicing, extinguisher maintenance, and risk assessments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How often should fire alarms be serviced?
A: Fire alarms should be tested regularly, with a minimum of two service visits per year for most systems, as recommended in BS 5839.
Q: What training do my staff need?
A: Under the Fire Safety Order, you are required to provide adequate fire safety training to all staff. We offer practical courses tailored to your premises and risk profile.
Q: Do you provide fire extinguisher servicing?
A: Yes – we supply, commission, and maintain fire extinguishers in line with BS 5306-3, ensuring you have the correct type and coverage for your business.
Fire Safety Services in Horncastle
Horncastle
Horncastle is a small, semi-rural hamlet in West Berkshire, situated just west of Calcot and north of Theale. Though modest in size, it offers a peaceful blend of countryside charm and easy access to urban amenities—think a handful of traditional cottages, surrounding fields, and a country-lane vibe—yet it’s only a short drive from key towns and transport links.
Getting around is straightforward: the A4 runs just to the north, and Junction 12 of the M4 is just a few minutes away. That puts Reading, Newbury, and London within easy reach. Bus routes serve nearby Calcot, Theale, and Reading, and the closest rail stations are in those larger villages, offering regular services out to Paddington, Oxford, and beyond.
Horncastle is nestled between several hub towns that boost its local appeal. Calcot and Theale sit to the north and west, offering retail parks, schools, and transport links. Tilehurst to the northeast brings additional shops, community facilities, and schools. Together, these towns form a supportive cluster that offers everything residents and businesses need—from daily essentials to professional services.
Local life around Horncastle includes farms, boutique trade units, rural service providers, and a handful of home-based businesses. It’s the sort of area that’s perfect for small-scale operations—whether you run an artisan workshop, countryside office, or care service—without sacrificing access to larger commercial hubs.
At ESI, we’re here to help businesses in Horncastle and the nearby communities of Calcot, Theale, Tilehurst, and Reading stay safe and compliant.
Our engineers deliver tailored electrical and fire safety services, including fixed‑wire testing, emergency‑lighting checks, fire‑alarm servicing, and compliance audits.
It’s all handled swiftly, cleanly, and with minimal disruption—allowing you to focus on your business, not the paperwork.
