Many of Notting Hill's stucco terraces have been converted into flats, requiring effective fire compartmentation between units. Our surveys identify breaches in fire-stopping, defective fire doors and compromised compartment integrity in these high-value period buildings.
We inspect converted terraces, mansion blocks and listed buildings throughout W11, providing recommendations that achieve fire safety compliance while respecting heritage constraints.
Inspection of fire compartmentation in stucco terraces converted to flats, checking fire separation at every level.
Assessment of fire doors including heritage-sympathetic solutions for listed buildings where standard fire doors may not be acceptable.
Fire compartmentation advice that achieves compliance while respecting listed building fabric and conservation area requirements.
Detailed specifications for fire-stopping remediation, including heritage-compatible materials where required.
Yes, converted terraces should have regular compartmentation surveys. Many Notting Hill conversions were carried out before current fire safety standards and may have inadequate fire separation.
Listed building status may restrict the types of fire-stopping materials and fire doors that can be installed. We specify heritage-compatible solutions that achieve compliance.
Visual inspection and targeted opening-up of compartment walls, floors and service risers to check fire-stopping integrity, plus assessment of all fire doors.
We recommend compartmentation surveys every 3-5 years, or after any building works that may have affected fire-stopping.