Chelmsford, Essex

About
RTF Compliance

A locally-run fire safety and electrical compliance business based in Chelmsford, Essex. Serving businesses and landlords across all of Essex with a straightforward, personal service.

5.0Google rating
57Reviews
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Our story

Local expertise.
All of Essex.

RTF Compliance was founded to offer Essex businesses and landlords something that was increasingly hard to find from larger fire safety companies: a genuinely personal service, honest pricing, and the certainty of dealing with the same expert from first contact through to completed paperwork.

Based in Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford, with a second base at Colchester Business Centre, RTF Compliance serves the whole of Essex - from Harwich to Harlow, Colchester to Canvey Island. Customers include offices, warehouses, schools, restaurants, landlords, care homes and community organisations of every size.

The business has grown entirely through word of mouth and repeat business. That growth reflects a simple commitment: only recommend work that is genuinely needed, arrive on time, do it properly, and issue the paperwork before leaving.

Richard

Founder & Lead Engineer

RTF Compliance was built on the belief that businesses deserve a direct line to a qualified expert, not a call centre or a chain of third parties. Every job is handled by our lead engineer, every certificate is issued on the day, and every client gets a straight answer.

That consistency matters in a field where the quality of the work and the accuracy of the paperwork are both safety-critical.

PATA Member · Portable Appliance Testing Association
Why businesses choose RTF
01

Genuinely local

Based in Chelmsford with coverage across all of Essex. Not a national company operating through franchises - we cover the county directly, with no middlemen.

02

No long-term contracts

You book the work you need, when you need it. Customers return year after year because of the service, not because they are contractually obligated to.

03

Transparent pricing

Clear quotes before any work begins. No hidden call-out charges, no unexpected extras on the invoice - only work that is genuinely required.

04

Same-day certification

All compliance certificates and reports issued on the day of the visit. No chasing for paperwork weeks after the job is done.

05

Weekend availability

Available evenings and Sundays for businesses that cannot accommodate compliance visits during standard trading hours.

06

Honest advice

RTF Compliance only recommends work that is actually needed. Customers consistently note this in their reviews as one of the most valued aspects of the service.

What we do

Services across
Chelmsford and Essex.

A full range of fire safety and electrical compliance services, all delivered by our qualified team across Chelmsford and Essex.

Electrical safety

PAT Testing

PATA-accredited portable appliance testing for offices, rental properties and commercial premises. Certificates issued same day.

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Fire safety

Fire Extinguisher Servicing

Annual servicing and maintenance to BS 5306-3. All extinguisher types serviced and supplied.

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Compliance

Fire Risk Assessment

Legally required for all non-domestic premises under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Written report and action plan provided.

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Electrical safety

Emergency Light Testing

Testing, installation and maintenance to BS 5266. Monthly, 6-monthly and annual tests available.

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Landlord & commercial

EICR

Electrical Installation Condition Reports for landlords, businesses and homeowners. Required every 5 years for rental properties.

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Fire safety

Fire Alarm Systems

Installation, testing and maintenance of fire alarm systems. Regular testing ensures early detection and full compliance.

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Customer reviews

What clients say
about RTF Compliance.

5.0

57 reviews on Google

★★★★★

"Richard came to complete our PAT testing. Absolutely amazing job, we would highly recommend RTF Compliance. Thank you and see you again next year!"

Prince of Lag · PAT Testing

★★★★★

"RTF only quote for work that is actually necessary. Excellent advice at a very competitive price. Trustworthy - we would definitely recommend."

Alison Knight · Fire safety compliance

★★★★★

"What truly sets them apart is the no-contract approach. Prices are reasonable and they go above and beyond when needed. Highly recommend."

Gee Jay · PAT, extinguisher & emergency lighting

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