Wapping has a significant number of residential buildings over 11 metres requiring EWS1 certification, including modern riverside apartment blocks, converted warehouse buildings and purpose-built residential developments.
Our fire safety team provides EWS1 assessments across Wapping, investigating external wall construction on both converted heritage buildings and modern developments. We understand the specific challenges of riverside buildings where environmental exposure can affect external wall performance.
EWS1 surveys for modern riverside apartment buildings, examining cladding systems, rain-screen panels, insulation and balcony construction in environmentally exposed locations.
Assessment of external wall systems on converted warehouse buildings, checking original masonry and any later additions of insulation, render or cladding.
EWS1 assessment for heritage buildings around Tobacco Dock and St Katharine Docks, considering the specific construction of these converted structures.
Clear EWS1 documentation that satisfies mortgage lender requirements, supporting property transactions in Wapping's residential market.
Residential buildings over 11 metres in Wapping typically require EWS1 certification. This includes most of the riverside apartment blocks, many converted warehouses and purpose-built residential developments.
The environmental exposure of riverside buildings can accelerate deterioration of cladding fixings and sealants, which we consider as part of the overall external wall fire risk assessment.
Desktop review and site inspection typically takes one to two days per building. The certificate is issued within two to three weeks of the inspection.
If combustible materials are identified we provide clear remediation recommendations and cost guidance. We also advise on potential funding routes including the Building Safety Fund and cladding safety scheme.