Kent EWS1 Surveys

Ensuring Fire Safety & Compliance for Kent Properties

Comprehensive EWS1 Surveys for Fire Safety Compliance & Certification, Provided Across Kent by Fully Qualified and Accredited Professionals

Fully Accredited Fire Engineers – IFE, RICS & CEng certified for complete compliance
Full Project Management – Surveys, access, permits & fire engineer sign-off handled for you
PAS 9980:2022 Compliant – Ensuring your building meets all fire safety regulations
Strong links with Local Hire firms and Kent County Council for smooth permits, access, and on-site logistics.

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Kent EWS1 Survey: Complete End-to-End Service

Wherever you’re based in Kent, we manage every stage of the EWS1 process — so you don’t have to deal with multiple contractors or third parties.

Desktop Review – We assess your building’s height, cladding, wall construction, and any available drawings to confirm whether a straightforward EWS1 applies or a full FRAEW is required
Access & Permits – A site visit to assess access requirements, followed by arranging any permits needed with Kent County Council, local district and borough councils, or building management
Equipment Hire – We work with local Kent hire firms to source and coordinate scaffold, MEWPs, or other access equipment, timed around the survey to avoid delays
Opening-Up Works – Intrusive investigation of the wall build-up — insulation, cavities, and fire breaks — carried out in line with PAS 9980:2022 methodology
EWS1 Sign-Off – Your certificate is reviewed and signed off by our accredited, partnered fire engineers, ready for lenders and other stakeholders
Recommendations & Next Steps – A clear report with risk ratings and, where needed, practical advice on remediation or further action

Fully Certified and Insured EWS1 Professionals

Every report is carried out by fully accredited professionals, including Chartered Fire Engineers (IFE, CEng) and Chartered Surveyors (RICS, CABE, CIOB) with full professional indemnity cover, ensuring your assessment is compliant, recognised, defensible, and delivered in line with RICS, UK Finance, and PAS 9980:2022 standards.

The EWS1 Survey Process

We manage the entire EWS1 process from start to finish—surveys, access, permits, and fire engineer sign-off.

1. Submit Building Details

Provide the key information about your building: height, cladding type, wall construction, age, and any available drawings. This helps us understand your building and plan the right approach.

2. Desktop Survey & Initial Assessment

We review your building information and perform a desktop survey to determine whether a simple EWS1 certificate is sufficient, or if a full FRAEW is required. This ensures the process is efficient and only as complex as necessary.

3. Schedule Full Survey

Once approved, we’ll organise the full survey schedule, including:

Access equipment (MEWPs, scaffold towers)
Permits where required
Coordination with building managers or residents to minimise disruption

You won’t need to deal with third parties or manage separate contractors — we handle everything.

4. On-Site Survey

Our experienced team carries out a thorough on-site inspection, whether that’s:

Intrusive inspection
Visual assessment
Or both

We operate with full insurance and RAMS, ensuring safety and efficiency, so the job is done right the first time.

5. Reporting & Engineer Sign-Off

You’ll receive a clear, structured report with:

Photographic evidence of inspections
Conclusions and risk ratings
Full PAS 9980 compliance
Sign-off by a qualified, accredited fire engineer

The report is ready for use by lenders, fire risk assessors, project teams, or housing bodies, giving you confidence and compliance at every stage.

EWS1 survey inspection being conducted on a scissor lift against the external wall of a high-rise building in Birmingham

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EWS1 Surveys Across Kent and Surrounding Areas

While our EWS1 services are available nationwide, we have extensive experience across Kent. We cover all major towns and areas throughout the county, particularly those with a high density of flats, conversions, and mixed-use residential blocks such as:

Maidstone, Dartford, Ebbsfleet, Chatham, Gillingham, Rochester, Ashford, Tunbridge Wells, Gravesend, Canterbury, Folkestone, Sevenoaks, Margate, Ramsgate, Deal, Dover, Sittingbourne, Faversham, Whitstable, Tonbridge, Sheerness, Swanley, Cranbrook, Snodland and more.

We have strong relationships with local hire companies and Kent County Council, as well as the district and borough councils across the county, ensuring efficient coordination for permits, access, and on-site logistics.

Do You Need a FRAEW, or Just an EWS1?

If you’re a property owner, landlord, or managing agent in Kent, ensuring your building meets fire safety standards is crucial. An EWS1 Form is essential for buildings with cladding or certain external materials, helping to determine fire risk and ensure mortgage approval, sales, and refinancing processes go smoothly.

An EWS1 is a certificate lenders need to confirm your building’s walls are safe, while a FRAEW is the PAS 9980 assessment that provides the evidence behind it.

Every building goes through this process, but the scope varies — straightforward buildings with no cladding or combustible balconies may only need a light, desktop-based review, while buildings with cladding, balconies, or complex wall build-ups require a full, intrusive FRAEW survey. Once we have your building details, we carry out a desktop assessment to confirm exactly what your building needs.

Trusted EWS1 Assessments for Kent Property and Construction Professsionals

We support a diverse client base, including major developers, housing providers, and consulting firms. We deliver a consistent, compliant, and well-coordinated process that aligns with broader building safety and regulatory goals.

Where Building Safety Fund (BSF) or Cladding Safety Scheme (CSS) funding is required, our reports are produced to Homes England standards, ensuring full acceptance and avoiding the costly delays and repeat surveys that can arise from non-compliant documentation.

Which Buildings in Kent Require an EWS1?

EWS1 forms apply mainly to residential buildings with external wall systems, including cladding, insulation, or balconies that could affect fire safety. They are typically required for:

High-rise residential buildings (18 m +)
Mid-rise blocks (11–18 m) with any combustible materials or cladding
Developments with timber or composite balconies
Mixed-use buildings where residential units sit above commercial space

If you’re unsure, click here and tell us about your building — we’ll confirm exactly what you need.

EWS1 Survey Cost in Kent

Comprehensive EWS1 Surveys in Kent for Residential & Commercial Buildings

The cost of a Kent EWS1 Survey depends on several factors, including:

Building height and complexity
The presence of cladding or other combustible materials
The level of intrusive investigations required
Access requirements and permit costs

For an accurate and transparent quote, simply fill out our Free Quote Request. Our team will review your property details and provide a tailored estimate.

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