EWS1 Surveyors Near Me

Specialist EWS1 surveyors delivering compliant and accurate external wall investigations and opening-up works to support FRAEW assessments and EWS1 certification.

PAS 9980:2022-compliant surveys and Forensic Reports capturing FRAEW FRA 1–4 data
Nationwide Accredited Fire Engineers – IFE, RICS & CEng certified for complete compliance
Full Project Management – Surveys, access, permits & fire engineer sign-off handled for you
All survey points restored with like-for-like, material-compatible finishes

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EWS1 and FRAEW Surveyor Services

An EWS1 is a certificate lenders need to confirm your building’s walls are safe, while a FRAEW is a detailed technical survey of the walls, cavities, and fire breaks that provides the evidence engineers need to issue an EWS1.

Some buildings can go straight to an EWS1, but others require a FRAEW first. Our Surveyors specialise in comprehensive surveys and detailed Forensic Reporting, ensuring compliance with PAS 9980:2022 and the EWS1 certification process. We capture essential data for FRAEW FRA 1–4, and all areas are reinstated using matching materials to maintain safety, compliance, and accuracy, supporting FRAEW assessments and EWS1 sign-off.

If you’re unsure whether your property requires just an EWS1 certificate or also a FRAEW, we can help. Once we have your building details, Our Surveyors conduct a desktop survey to determine the most appropriate next steps.

Fully Certified and Insured EWS1 Surveyors

Our EWS1 Surveyors provide specialist intrusive survey services, facilitating the Opening Up of Walls to give our partnered fire engineers safe and efficient access to key inspection points.

Every assessment is completed by fully accredited Chartered Fire Engineers (Institution of Fire Engineers, CEng) with full professional indemnity cover, delivering reports that are compliant, recognised, and defensible, in line with Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), UK Finance, and PAS 9980:2022 standards.

The EWS1 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 EWS1 Surveyors carry 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.

Nationwide EWS1 Surveyors

Our EWS1 Surveyors operate nationwide, delivering fast, fully compliant assessments wherever your building is located.

We have extensive experience working across all major UK cities — particularly in areas with a high density of high-rise residential blocks. Our team maintains strong relationships with local hire companies and councils, ensuring efficient coordination for permits, access, and on-site logistics.

Some of the key locations we cover are:

Birmingham - Bradford - Bristol - Coventry - Derby - Exeter - Hull - Leeds - Leicester - Liverpool - London - Manchester - Newcastle - Nottingham - Plymouth - Sheffield - Southampton - Stoke-on-Trent - Cambridge - Oxford - Brighton - Milton Keynes - Portsmouth - Salford - Preston - Southend - Preston - Chelmsford - York - Chester - Wolverhampton - Sunderland

Trusted EWS1 Surveyors

Our EWS1 Surveyors have supported a diverse client base, including major developers, housing providers, and consulting firms.

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.

Our EWS1 Surveyors On Site

Take a look at our surveyors on-site, using access lifts, working at height, and conducting intrusive façade investigations for EWS1 and FRAEW assessments across the UK.

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