Wandsworth is home to some of London’s most significant recent residential developments, many of which require EWS1 certification. The Battersea Power Station development, riverside towers along the Thames, and Nine Elms regeneration buildings all feature modern cladding systems that mortgage lenders need assessed before approving transactions.
Our surveyors have experience with the contemporary facade systems common across Wandsworth’s new-build stock, including rain-screen cladding, curtain walling and composite panel systems. We also assess older buildings across Putney, Tooting and Balham where external wall systems have been added through refurbishment or overcladding.
Whether you are selling an apartment at Battersea Power Station, remortgaging in a riverside tower, or managing a Nine Elms development that requires external wall fire review certification, we provide thorough EWS1 assessments across Wandsworth.
Wandsworth’s high-value riverside and regeneration developments routinely require EWS1 certificates. Mortgage lenders require certification for Battersea Power Station apartments, Nine Elms towers and riverside developments before approving sales or remortgages.
Many of Wandsworth’s residential buildings exceed 11 metres, including Battersea Power Station towers, Nine Elms developments, riverside buildings along the Thames and older tower blocks in Tooting and Roehampton.
Wandsworth’s modern developments feature rain-screen cladding, curtain walling, brick slips and composite panel systems. Older towers in Roehampton and Tooting may have concrete panels or render. Each requires specialist EWS1 assessment.
With some of London’s highest-value new developments, RICS valuation requirements in Wandsworth have significant financial implications. A missing EWS1 certificate can delay transactions worth millions on Battersea and riverside properties.
RICS building condition surveys for residential and commercial property.
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View ServiceCosts depend on building height, facade complexity and the number of distinct wall types. Large developments like Battersea Power Station with multiple phases and facade systems require detailed assessment. We provide fixed-fee quotes for each building.
Typically two to six weeks. Large riverside developments and tall towers may require additional time for access arrangements including rope access and scaffold. We work with developers and managing agents to minimise delays.
A B2 rating means remediation is required before lending resumes. Government CSS and BSF funding may be available. For newer developments, developer warranties and building safety obligations under the Building Safety Act may also provide routes to remediation.
Only residential buildings over 11 metres or those with specific external wall concerns require EWS1 certification. Victorian terraces in Putney and Balham with traditional brick facades are generally exempt, but modern developments and tower blocks typically require assessment.