Practical fire safety for farms, estates and rural businesses

Agricultural Fire Protection and Remedial Works

If the assessment identifies defects, Vesta Sol can also quote for and complete the necessary improvements. Our services include:

Fire Compartmentation

Fire-resistant walls, ceilings and barriers help prevent fire and smoke from spreading between different areas of a building. We inspect existing compartmentation and repair any gaps, damage or unprotected openings.

Firestopping

Cables, pipes, ducts and other services can leave openings through fire-resistant walls and floors. We install suitable tested firestopping systems to reinstate the required level of protection.

Fire Doors

We survey, repair and install fire doors, including improvements to gaps, seals, hinges, closers, glazing and ironmongery.

Fireboarding and Passive Fire Protection

We install fire-resistant boarding to protect structures, plant rooms, escape routes and higher-risk areas where additional fire separation is required.

Certification and Photographic Evidence

Where applicable, completed passive fire protection works can be supported by photographic records and third-party certification, giving you a clear record of what has been installed.

Common Fire Risks on Farms

Agricultural premises can change frequently as buildings are adapted, equipment is added and storage arrangements move. Some of the most common issues we find include:

• Hay or straw stored near ignition sources

• Combustible materials building up around machinery

• Damaged electrical equipment or overloaded supplies

• Hot works being completed without suitable controls

• Fuel, LPG or chemicals stored incorrectly

• Missing fire separation between workshops, stores and occupied areas

• Unprotected cables and pipework passing through compartment walls

• Damaged or unsuitable fire doors

• Blocked exits and unclear escape routes

• Solar equipment or batteries installed without considering fire separation

• Outdated fire risk assessments that no longer reflect how the farm operates

Our aim is to identify sensible, proportionate improvements that make the premises safer without unnecessarily disrupting the day-to-day running of the farm.

Protecting People, Animals and Property

Fire safety on a farm is not only about protecting buildings. A suitable plan should also consider employees, contractors, visitors, residents and animals.

We can help assess evacuation arrangements, access for the fire and rescue service, isolation points, assembly areas and the specific challenges involved in moving animals from livestock buildings or stables.

Complete Fire Protection from One Contractor

Vesta Sol provides a straightforward, complete service:

Fire Risk Assessment → Identify Required Works → Fixed Quotation → Complete Remedials or New Installations → Photographic Records and Certification

Using one contractor throughout makes the process easier to manage, reduces delays and ensures the work completed reflects the findings of the original assessment.

Fire Protection for Farms Across the South West

We work with:

• Working farms

• Agricultural estates

• Equestrian premises

• Livestock and dairy farms

• Grain and crop storage facilities

• Farm shops and visitor attractions

• Rural commercial units

• Converted barns and holiday accommodation

• Landlords and estate managers

Our team covers Exeter, Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and surrounding areas.

Arrange a Farm Fire Safety Assessment

Whether you require a new fire risk assessment, a review of an existing report or help completing outstanding remedial works, Vesta Sol can provide practical support from survey through to completion.