The DHA Fire Stopping team outside HQ in Weston

Somerset fire safety firm expanding in post-Grenfell environment

Paul JonesJanuary 24, 20260 Comment0

A SOMERSET fire safety firm is expanding after growing by around 20% in the last five years.

DHA Fire Stopping, which is headquartered in Weston-super-Mare, is a specialist provider of passive fire protection and fire safety services.

And the firm is now looking to expand after rapid growth in recent years, investing in its team, fleet and two new compliance-focused services.

Founded in 2010, the business employs around 30 specialists delivering fire stopping, fire door surveying, fire protection inspections and compliance support for organisations with large and complex building estates across the UK.

The expansion comes after the company secured contracts with a global online retailer, a multinational technology company and a global real estate organisation.

DHA Fire Stopping has now invested in new Euro 6 fleet vehicles and confirmed a further £20,000 investment in professional training and development for 2026.

Dave Alsop, managing director, said: “Our growth has come from focusing on professional standards, ethical delivery and investing in our people. The investment we’re making in new services, vehicles and training reflects the way the industry is moving and the responsibilities our clients now carry.”

The investment aims to support staff across the business, from administration and project teams to surveyors and site operatives.

Growth has been boosted amid new safety rules following the tragic Grenfell fire, which destroyed a London tower block, with the firm’s advice being sought after.

Steve Young and Dave Alsop of DHA Fire Stopping

DHA has launched two new services in response to the latest regulations, including trigonometry-based fire containment and compartmentation plans, and in-person training delivered on site to support teams in managing fire safety across existing buildings.

Steve Young, operations director at DHA Fire Stopping, added: “The expectations placed on building owners and estates teams have changed significantly over recent years.

“Organisations now need clear, accurate information about their buildings and the competence to act on it, not just at handover but throughout a building’s life.”

For more information on the company, visit www.dhafire.co.uk.