Wandsworth has a diverse mix of residential buildings requiring fire compartmentation assessment, from purpose-built blocks in Battersea and Putney to large post-war estates in Roehampton and new-build residential towers near Nine Elms. Each building type presents distinct compartmentation challenges that our surveys are designed to address.
Our fire compartmentation surveys in Wandsworth identify deficiencies in fire stopping, assess compartment wall and floor integrity, and evaluate cavity barrier provision. We work with managing agents, freeholders, housing associations and resident management companies across the borough, from Balham and Tooting to Wandsworth Town and Earlsfield.
Whether you are responsible for a 1960s tower block in Roehampton, a converted Victorian property in Clapham Junction, or a new-build residential scheme in Nine Elms, our RICS regulated surveys provide a thorough assessment with clear, prioritised remediation recommendations.
Assessment of fire stopping at service penetrations and construction junctions in Wandsworth residential blocks, including purpose-built flats in Battersea and post-war estate buildings where fire stopping has often deteriorated or been disturbed.
Inspection of fire-separating walls and floors between dwellings and between different uses, checking for correct fire resistance ratings in both older stock and newer developments across Wandsworth.
Survey of all mechanical, electrical and plumbing penetrations through compartment lines, including risers in residential towers and service routes in converted Victorian buildings throughout the borough.
Review of cavity barrier provision in external wall cladding systems, roof voids and floor constructions, with particular attention to new-build towers near Nine Elms and over-clad estate buildings in Roehampton.
Fire risk and external wall assessments for Wandsworth buildings.
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View ServicePurpose-built residential blocks in Battersea and Putney, post-war council estates across Roehampton and Tooting, new-build developments near Wandsworth Town and Nine Elms, and converted Victorian properties throughout the borough all benefit from compartmentation surveys. Any multi-occupancy building relying on compartmentation for fire safety should be assessed.
New-build residential towers can have compartmentation deficiencies from construction-phase defects, including incomplete fire stopping, missing cavity barriers, and poorly sealed service penetrations. We have identified significant passive fire protection gaps in recently completed buildings across Wandsworth. Early survey helps identify issues while developer warranties may still apply.
Most residential blocks in Wandsworth operate a stay-put evacuation strategy, which depends on compartmentation containing fire within the flat of origin while other residents remain safely in their homes. If compartmentation is compromised, the stay-put strategy may be unsafe. Our surveys assess whether the building's passive fire protection is adequate to support this approach.
Our reports include a detailed schedule of all compartmentation deficiencies identified, their location, severity and recommended remediation. We provide photographic evidence, prioritised remediation recommendations and cost guidance to help building managers plan and budget for the necessary fire safety improvements.