Angel has a growing number of multi-storey residential buildings requiring EWS1 certification, including modern apartment developments around City Road, warehouse conversions near the canal, and traditional mansion blocks. Lenders increasingly require certificates before approving mortgages on flats in these buildings.
Our fire safety team provides EWS1 assessments across Angel, investigating external wall construction to determine fire risk ratings. We help leaseholders, freeholders and managing agents obtain the certification needed for property transactions and regulatory compliance.
EWS1 surveys for Angel's newer residential developments, examining rain-screen cladding, composite panels, rendered insulation and balcony construction.
Assessment of external wall systems on converted warehouses and industrial buildings around City Road and Regent's Canal.
EWS1 review of older residential blocks in Angel, checking for later additions of external insulation or cladding that may affect fire risk ratings.
Where combustible materials are identified, we provide practical remediation recommendations and cost estimates to support funding applications.
Residential buildings over 11 metres in Angel may require EWS1 certification, particularly modern developments with cladding systems, warehouse conversions with external insulation, and any building where the lender requires confirmation of external wall fire safety.
If the building is over 11 metres and contains residential units, an EWS1 certificate may be required for mortgage purposes. The external wall construction of converted warehouses varies widely and requires individual assessment.
Without a satisfactory EWS1 rating, mortgage lenders may refuse to lend on flats in affected buildings. This can delay or prevent sales and remortgages until the certificate is obtained.
Ratings range from A1 (no combustible materials present) to B2 (combustible materials present with fire risk requiring remediation). The rating determines what action, if any, is needed.