While Chiswick is predominantly characterised by houses, it also contains apartment buildings and mansion blocks that may require EWS1 certification, particularly along the Chiswick High Road corridor and in newer developments around Chiswick Business Park.
Our fire safety team provides EWS1 assessments for Chiswick's multi-storey residential buildings, investigating external wall construction to determine fire risk ratings. We help leaseholders and managing agents obtain the certification needed for property transactions.
EWS1 surveys for Chiswick's purpose-built apartment buildings, examining external wall systems including any cladding, insulation and rain-screen panels.
Assessment of traditional brick mansion blocks in Chiswick, many of which achieve favourable ratings but may have later additions requiring review.
EWS1 assessment of newer residential developments in Chiswick with contemporary external wall systems and cladding.
Where combustible materials are identified, we provide clear remediation recommendations and cost estimates to support planning and funding.
Residential buildings over 11 metres in Chiswick may require EWS1 certification, including purpose-built apartment buildings, mansion blocks and newer residential developments with external wall systems.
Many traditional brick buildings achieve an A1 rating relatively quickly. However, buildings with later additions of external insulation, render systems or balcony modifications require more detailed assessment.
Mortgage lenders may require an EWS1 certificate before lending on flats in buildings over 11 metres. Without a satisfactory rating, property transactions can be delayed.
Desktop review and site inspection typically takes one to two days. The certificate is issued within two to three weeks of the inspection.