About Us

Built on expertise. Trusted since 2011.

We design systems that protect. We verify compliance that holds. We advise with precision.

We're proud of the unique value we bring to our clients

Since 2011, we’ve continually refined and strengthened our service offering. Today, our industry-leading services help clients deliver compliant, best-value systems that protect people, property, and reputation.

People

Our leadership

Every team plays a vital role in our success, including our leadership team. Here’s a closer look at who they are and how they shape the direction of our business.

Christopher Carvell MIET MIFSM PCQI
Managing Director

Christopher is the founder of Rely on Fire Check and a specialist electrotechnical fire safety consultant. He leads the strategic direction of the business, drawing on extensive industry experience to develop our compliant, practical, and trusted services.

Andy Benbow
Operations Director

Andy is the Operations Director at Rely on Fire Check and leads the delivery function of the business. He ensures the right infrastructure is in place, aligning people, process, and technology to ensure efficient, consistent, and high-quality service delivery across the organisation.

Our Values

How we work, what we stand for

Our values have been at the core of what we do, since our company began in 2011. They're the fundamentals of who we are and how we aspire to work together with our clients.

Integrity

We are honest, open, ethical, and fair. People trust us to adhere to our word.

Passion

Passion is at the heart of our company. We are continuously moving forward, innovating and improving.

Quality

What we do for our people and our customers, we do well.

Certifications and Memberships

We hold third-party certifications and professional memberships that reflect our commitment to standards, professional development, and technical excellence.

Rely on Fire Check hold certification for this modular scheme in BAFE DS301 (Design & Commissioning), BAFE SP203-1 (Design), BAFE SP203-4 (Design) & BAFE SP207 (Design).

Rely on Fire Check has gained Kitemarks for the work we undertake. This gives us the recommended certification and the advantage that the BSI Kitemark brings.

Recognised by 83% of the British public, the Kitemark has high levels of recognition and is associated with a trustworthy company. The BSI Kitemark helps our business stand out and enhances our reputation.

Rely on Fire Check are an ECA Consultant & Specifier Associate. The ECA is the UK’s leading trade association for the electrotechnical services industry (covering England, Wales and Northern Ireland).

Rely on Fire Check are a Fire Industry Association (FIA) member. The FIA is the UK’s leading trade association for the fire protection industry, representing organisations involved in fire safety, detection, alarm, and life-safety systems.

Impact

Built on people, trust and accountability

As a specialist consultancy, our impact isn’t measured by headcount or turnover. It’s reflected in long-term client relationships, a stable and experienced team, and the trust placed in us to independently verify, mentor, and challenge where it matters most.

100%

Full time employee retention over the last 3 years

A stable, experienced team with continuity across projects

2+ years

Long-term client relationships

The majority of our work comes from repeat clients, many working with us for over 2 years

15 years

Applied industry
experience

Supporting complex projects through design, delivery, and independent verification

What clients say

Trusted by the best

AtkinsRéalis engaged the services of Rely on Fire Check to provide technical support and compliance guidance to assist our BAFE certification application, and their contribution was instrumental to our success. Their team demonstrated deep knowledge of fire safety regulations, system standards, and certification requirements.

Their approach was structured, responsive, and highly professional throughout the engagement. As a direct result of their expertise and support, AtkinsRéalis were able to achieve certification efficiently and with full confidence.
Chris Cotson
Principal Electrical Engineer - AtkinsRéalis
Rely on Fire Check have been a trusted and highly valued partner to CD Engineering Services. Their deep industry relationships with manufacturers, coupled with a practical, value-driven design methodology, have consistently enabled us to specify compliant and cost-efficient fire safety solutions across a range of complex commercial and mixed-use projects.

Their proactive approach, technical expertise and commercial insight have helped reduce project costs without compromising quality or performance, aligning perfectly with our commitment to safety, reliability and client satisfaction.
Connor Campbell
Group Finance Director - CD Engineering Services
No hesitation in recommending Rely on Fire Check. They provide both an excellent service along with a technical ability that is second to none.
Paul Hirst
Operations Manager - Crown House Technologies
I have engaged Rely on Fire Check on a number of projects to produce BAFE accredited Emergency Lighting and Fire Alarm designs. They provided excellent designs and remained in contact throughout the process. They have been a pleasure to work with.
Alex Lambton
Electrical Engineer - Humphrey M&E Consultants
The team have provided technical review and innovative solutions for tender designs, concept design, added value against detailed design and solutions for challenging fire detection systems where a combined solution with fire protection measures needs to be considered to add real tangible benefits.
Chris Catterick
Regional Director - SES Engineering Services