Newham has one of the highest concentrations of modern residential towers in London, many built for or since the 2012 Olympics. Stratford towers, Olympic Park developments and Royal Docks regeneration buildings feature extensive contemporary cladding systems that mortgage lenders require assessed through the EWS1 process before approving transactions.
Our surveyors have experience with the modern facade systems common across Newham, from the rain-screen cladding on Stratford’s high-rise towers to the composite panel systems on Royal Docks developments and the diverse facades on Olympic Village buildings. The borough’s predominantly modern stock means EWS1 demand is high.
Whether you are selling an apartment in a Stratford tower, remortgaging in an Olympic Park development, or managing a Royal Docks building that requires external wall certification, we provide efficient EWS1 assessments across Newham.
Mortgage lenders require EWS1 certificates for the majority of Newham’s modern residential buildings. Stratford towers, Olympic Park developments and Royal Docks buildings are routinely affected by lending requirements.
Newham has a large number of residential buildings over 11 metres, concentrated around Stratford, the Olympic Park, Royal Docks and Canning Town. The borough’s modern building stock falls squarely within EWS1 scope.
Newham’s modern developments feature rain-screen cladding, HPL panels, curtain walling and composite systems. Olympic Village buildings have distinctive facade configurations. Each requires specialist assessment to determine external wall fire risk.
RICS valuers must flag external wall concerns on Newham residential flats. The high proportion of modern development in the borough means EWS1 requirements affect a significant volume of sales and remortgage transactions.
RICS building condition surveys for residential and commercial property.
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View ServiceCosts depend on building height and facade complexity. Tall Stratford towers with multiple cladding systems may differ from mid-rise Royal Docks blocks. We provide fixed-fee quotes after reviewing each building’s specific characteristics.
Typically two to six weeks from instruction to certificate. Given the high demand in Newham, we maintain capacity for the borough and work with managing agents to arrange efficient inspections.
A B2 rating means remediation is required before lending resumes. Government CSS and BSF funding is available for many qualifying Newham buildings. Several Olympic Park and Stratford developments have already engaged with government funding schemes.
Most purpose-built flats in Newham above 11 metres require EWS1 certification due to the prevalence of modern cladding systems. Older terraced housing in East Ham and Forest Gate with brick facades may be exempt, but the majority of the borough’s apartment stock is affected.