The completed assessment results in an A1, A2, A3, B1 or B2 rating. A1, A2 and B1 indicate that no remedial works are considered necessary, while A3 and B2 indicate that remediation may be required. An EWS1 Certificate is valid for five years from the date of signature, although whether an existing form is accepted for a particular mortgage or valuation depends on the circumstances and the individual lender’s requirements.
We manage the whole project as one price — opening-up works, access, and coordination with an independent, accredited fire engineer — rather than a fire engineer’s fee billed separately from everything else. Tell us about your building and we’ll tell you exactly what’s involved and what it’ll cost.
One quoted price covers the full project — not a professional fee billed separately from the physical investigation. See our EWS1 Survey Cost guide for how pricing works by building height.
We keep things transparent and straightforward. Here is a quick breakdown of what to expect from your initial inquiry to the final signed certificate.
Height, wall construction, and reason for the EWS1 (sale, remortgage, insurance).
We check existing drawings, records, and previous surveys
Physical access to wall construction at required locations
Findings are evaluated and the final rating is issued.
Signed certificate ready for lenders, insurers, or solicitors.
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.
