Kensington & Chelsea occupies a unique position in the cladding remediation landscape following the Grenfell Tower tragedy. The area has seen significant scrutiny of external wall systems across both social and private housing, with post-Grenfell building safety standards setting the benchmark for the industry nationwide.
We provide cladding remediation advisory services across Kensington & Chelsea, supporting building owners navigating CSS and BSF funding applications while managing the complex technical and political sensitivities that characterise remediation in this part of London.
Our team brings the detailed understanding of post-Grenfell regulatory expectations needed for successful remediation projects in Kensington & Chelsea, where public and regulatory scrutiny is among the highest in the country.
We prepare and manage Cladding Safety Scheme and Building Safety Fund applications for Kensington & Chelsea buildings, handling eligibility assessment, documentation and liaison with the scheme administrators to secure government funding for remediation works.
Our technical assessment of external wall systems in Kensington & Chelsea follows PAS 9980:2022, identifying the extent of remediation required and developing specifications for replacement cladding systems that meet current fire safety standards and Building Regulations.
We manage the competitive procurement of specialist cladding remediation contractors for Kensington & Chelsea projects, preparing tender documentation, evaluating submissions and recommending appointment to ensure value for money and technical competence.
We administer remediation contracts across Kensington & Chelsea from commencement through to practical completion, managing variations, certifying payments, monitoring quality on site and ensuring that works are completed to specification and programme.
FRAEW assessments, EWS1 certificates and fire safety compliance surveys.
View ServiceExternal wall fire review certificates for mortgage and sale purposes.
View ServiceRICS regulated building condition surveys for residential and commercial property.
View ServiceEligibility depends on the building's height, the type of external wall system and whether unsafe cladding has been identified. Residential buildings above 11 metres with unsafe cladding may qualify for the Cladding Safety Scheme (CSS), while those above 18 metres may access Building Safety Fund (BSF) grants. We assess your building and prepare the application documentation.
The process begins with a FRAEW assessment under PAS 9980:2022 to identify the scope of remediation required. We then prepare CSS or BSF funding applications, develop remediation specifications, manage the procurement of specialist contractors and administer the construction contract through to completion and sign-off.
Timelines vary depending on building height, complexity and the funding route. A typical CSS-funded project takes 12 to 24 months from application to completion of works. BSF-funded projects may be shorter where funding is already approved. We provide realistic programme estimates at the outset and manage the process to minimise delays.
The government's CSS and BSF schemes are designed to protect leaseholders from remediation costs for qualifying buildings. Where buildings are eligible, the full cost of cladding remediation is covered by government funding. We help building owners establish eligibility and prepare compliant applications to secure funding, ensuring leaseholders are not left to bear the cost.