Barnet is one of London's largest boroughs by area, with a building stock ranging from suburban residential estates to social housing in Colindale and Burnt Oak, and town centre commercial properties in Finchley, Hendon and Edgware.
We provide specialist building consultancy for residential blocks across Barnet, advising freeholders, managing agents, residents' associations and right-to-manage companies. Our services encompass condition assessment, fire safety compliance, external wall assessment and major works advisory, delivered by RICS regulated chartered surveyors.
Comprehensive condition surveys of residential blocks in Barnet, covering the building envelope, common parts, building services and external areas. Our reports inform planned maintenance programmes, service charge budgets and reserve fund contributions.
External wall system assessments and EWS1 certificates for residential blocks in Barnet. We assess external wall construction, insulation and cladding systems under PAS 9980:2022, providing the documentation required by mortgage lenders and for Building Safety Act compliance.
Fire compartmentation surveys for residential blocks in Barnet. We identify breaches in fire-separating walls, floors and service penetrations that compromise the means of escape and allow fire spread between compartments, providing costed remediation strategies.
Independent specification and procurement of major works for residential blocks in Barnet. From roof renewals and facade repairs to window replacements and communal refurbishment, we prepare detailed specifications, manage competitive tendering and administer construction contracts.
External wall fire review certificates for mortgage and sale purposes.
View ServiceCompartmentation surveys for residential blocks and social housing.
View ServiceRICS regulated building condition surveys for residential and commercial property.
View ServiceOur condition surveys of residential blocks in Barnet cover the roof, external walls, windows and doors, structural elements, common parts including hallways, stairs and communal facilities, mechanical and electrical services, fire safety provisions and external grounds. Each element is assessed and graded, with costed recommendations for repair and planned maintenance.
Residential blocks in Barnet above 11 metres with external wall systems that include combustible materials may require an EWS1 certificate for mortgage lending purposes. Even where not strictly required, an EWS1 assessment can provide reassurance to leaseholders and facilitate property transactions. We can advise whether your block requires assessment.
We manage major works for residential blocks in Barnet from initial feasibility through to practical completion. This includes condition assessment, preparation of detailed specifications, cost estimation for Section 20 consultation, competitive tendering, contractor selection, contract administration and quality assurance during the works.
Yes. We assist freeholders and managing agents of residential blocks in Barnet with all aspects of Building Safety Act compliance, including building assessment certificates, safety case reports, mandatory occurrence reporting and the establishment of resident engagement strategies. Our approach is proportionate and focused on achieving compliance efficiently.