Leaseholders and freeholders across Clapham need EWS1 certificates to facilitate sales, remortgages and insurance renewals. Our qualified assessors provide thorough external wall appraisals for buildings of all heights and construction types.
We assess mansion flat blocks, modern new-build apartments and converted buildings throughout SW4 and SW11, identifying external wall materials and determining fire risk ratings in accordance with RICS guidance.
Visual and intrusive inspection of external wall systems to determine cladding materials, insulation types and fire-stopping adequacy.
Completion of the industry-standard EWS1 form with clear ratings enabling mortgage valuations and property transactions to proceed.
Assessment of traditional mansion flat blocks with rendered or brick facades, checking for combustible elements in any over-cladding or refurbishment works.
Where a B2 rating is identified, we provide guidance on remediation options, costs and available government funding schemes.
Mortgage lenders may request EWS1 certificates for mansion flats over 11 metres, particularly where external refurbishment or over-cladding has been carried out.
The on-site inspection typically takes half a day for a standard residential block. We aim to issue the EWS1 form within 10 working days.
A B1 rating means combustible materials are present but the risk is sufficiently low. B2 means an adequate standard is not achieved and remediation works are likely required.
Yes, we assess both modern apartment blocks and period buildings across Clapham, including developments near Clapham Junction and along Lavender Hill.