Everything You Need to Know About EWS1 Cost & How to Apply for Certification

1. Everything You Need to Know About EWS1 Cost & How to Apply for Certification Purchasing properties across the UK has become a hassle now. There is chaos at the banks demanding the EWS1 certificate. EWS1 certificate is a document that approves that property/building has passed the test proving they are fire safe. EWS1 certificates are given to high-rise buildings that have passed an External Wall Fire Review. Without this form most banks will not offer mortgages, leaving residents unable to sell. It standardized procedure for the fire-safety checks of the buildings taller than 18 meters (six stories) and is valid across all flats in a block for 5 years. The EWS1 form will be signed by the expert, after the examiner thoroughly checks wall structures, balconies, insulation, and cladding all comply. This requires holes to be cut to look inside walls and for material samples to be tested in a laboratory. If flammable materials are discovered within, they can stay only if the exact combination passes the test. What Is The EWS1 Cost? It hugely depends massively on the size and location of the building. It is ideally, £2,500 for a low-rise block with one type of cladding to £25,000 for a 24-story block of 200 flats with access equipment and road closures. A six-story block would usually need an initial survey which would cost between £7,000 - £8,000 and an intrusive inspection by a fire engineer around £5,000 - £7,000 will be the EWS1 costs. If the building is less than 6 years old, you may be able to take an action under the Defective Premises Act 1972, asking your landlord to pay. If the block is less than 10 years old, you may be able to claim for defects that breached building regulations under the new build warranty. So it would be prudent to seek expert advice. The EWS1 process delivers assurance for lenders, valuers, residents, buyers, and sellers. The process was developed through extensive consultation with a wide range of

2. stakeholders including fire engineers, lenders, insurers, valuers, and other cross-industry representatives. About Us If the building is less than 6 years old, you may be able to take an action under the Defective Premises Act 1972, asking your landlord to pay. If the block is less than 10 years old, you may be able to claim for defects that breached building regulations under the new build warranty. So it would be prudent to seek expert advice. Website: https://specialistfacadeinspectionsltd.co.uk/ Phone Number: 01495 687 366 Email id: hello@sfilimited.co.uk Thank you