Berkshire EWS1 Surveys

Ensuring Fire Safety & Compliance for Berkshire Properties

Comprehensive EWS1 Surveys for Fire Safety Compliance & Certification, Provided Across Berkshire 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 Berkshire County Council for smooth permits, access, and on-site logistics.
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Fully Certified and Insured EWS1 Professionals

Every Berkshire EWS1 survey is assessed and signed off by fully accredited professionals, including Chartered Fire Engineers (IFE, CEng) and Chartered Surveyors (RICS, CABE, CIOB), with full professional indemnity cover. Assessments are delivered in line with RICS, UK Finance, and PAS 9980:2022 standards, providing compliant, recognised and defensible reporting.

Chartered Sign-Off

CEng, RICS, IFE, CABE, CIOB

PAS 9980:2022

Fully Compliant Assessments

Lender Recognised

Defensible Valuation Reports

Full Professional Indemnity

Comprehensive Building Cover

Berkshire EWS1 Survey: Complete End-to-End Service

Wherever you’re based in Berkshire, 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 Berkshire County Council, local district and borough councils, or building management
  • Equipment Hire – We work with local Berkshire 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

Trusted EWS1 Surveys for Berkshire Property Professionals

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Martin Arnold Logo EWS1 Surveys
Osborn Associates
Osborn Associates
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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.

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EWS1 Surveys Across Berkshire and Surrounding Areas

While our EWS1 services are available nationwide, we have extensive experience across Berkshire. 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:

Reading, Slough, Windsor, Maidenhead, Bracknell, Wokingham, Newbury, Thatcham, Hungerford, Ascot, Sunningdale, Sandhurst, Crowthorne, Woodley, Earley, Theale, Pangbourne, Tilehurst, Datchet, Eton, Cookham, Warfield, Twyford and more.

We have strong relationships with local hire companies and West Berkshire Council, Reading Borough Council, Slough Borough Council, Bracknell Forest Council, Windsor and Maidenhead Council, and Wokingham Borough Council, helping to coordinate permits, access and on-site logistics efficiently.

How Much Does an EWS1 Cost in Berkshire

Comprehensive EWS1 Surveys in Berkshire for Residential & Commercial Buildings

The cost of a Berkshire 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.

The EWS1 Survey Process

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 and External Wall Investigations

Our EWS1 surveys involve detailed investigation of the external wall construction, supported by opening-up works and specialist access where required. The photographs below show examples of our teams carrying out EWS1 survey and investigation works on buildings across the UK.

Which Buildings in Berkshire 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.

Do You Need a FRAEW, or Just an EWS1?

If you’re a property owner, landlord, or managing agent in Berkshire, 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.

Berkshire EWS1 FAQs

Send us your building details — including height, floor count, external wall construction and approximate age — through our quote form. We’ll review the available information and confirm the appropriate assessment and survey requirements before any works are arranged.

We’ll typically need the building height and floor count, external wall or cladding type, approximate age, any previous EWS1 forms or fire risk assessments, and the site address. This allows us to establish the likely scope of investigation and coordinate any necessary access arrangements.

Yes. We can coordinate the access arrangements and equipment required for the investigation, including MEWPs and scaffold, as well as any necessary permits or permissions with the relevant local authority where required.

An EWS1 form is generally valid for five years from the date of signature. A new assessment may be required sooner if significant works or alterations have affected the external wall system. Individual lender requirements should also be checked, particularly where an existing EWS1 form is several years old.

Yes. We can coordinate multiple buildings within the same portfolio, managing the survey programme, access arrangements and opening-up works across different sites to help streamline the process and minimise disruption.

EWS1 forms are completed and signed by appropriately qualified and competent professionals who meet the relevant EWS1 and professional body requirements. The appropriate signatory will depend on the building and the assessment required.