Brent is undergoing significant regeneration, with major housing developments introducing new residential towers alongside existing social housing stock. Many buildings feature external wall systems requiring assessment and, in some cases, full cladding remediation under the Building Safety Act 2022. CSS and BSF funding applications are active across multiple sites.
We advise developers, housing associations and residents' management companies across Brent on the full cladding remediation process, from initial FRAEW assessment through CSS/BSF funding application to procurement of remediation works and contract administration.
The combination of new-build and existing housing stock in Brent creates a varied cladding remediation landscape requiring advisors with breadth of technical expertise across different construction types and funding routes.
We prepare and manage Cladding Safety Scheme and Building Safety Fund applications for Brent 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 Brent 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 Brent projects, preparing tender documentation, evaluating submissions and recommending appointment to ensure value for money and technical competence.
We administer remediation contracts across Brent 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.