Where remediation starts
Remediation should start with a proportionate scope. A fire risk appraisal of external walls (FRAEW) to PAS 9980 identifies which parts of the external wall present a life-critical risk and what's needed to bring the risk to a tolerable level. Not every combustible material has to be removed – and over-scoping wastes money that leaseholders or the taxpayer may be paying for. See our FRAEW service.
Funding routes
Several routes can pay for remediation, depending on the building and who built it:
- Developer-funded remediation, where the developer has signed the developer remediation contract or can be pursued for the work
- The Cladding Safety Scheme, run by Homes England, for eligible residential buildings. In July 2026 the government announced funding for buildings under 11 metres, delivered through the scheme
- The Building Safety Fund for eligible higher-rise buildings
- Legal routes under the Building Safety Act 2022, such as remediation orders and remediation contribution orders, and claims against developers, contractors or insurers
Applications must usually be made by the responsible entity, not by leaseholders, and need evidence such as an FRAEW and confirmation that other routes have been explored. Scheme rules change, so we check the current position for your building before you apply.
A new legal duty is on its way
The Remediation of Unsafe Cladding Bill, introduced to Parliament on 14 October 2026, proposes a legal duty to remediate life-critical external wall risks on residential buildings over 11 metres, backed by significant penalties and a register for medium-rise buildings. It isn't law yet, but it makes early, well-evidenced action more important. See our guide to the bill.
Project management and independent oversight
Once funding is in place, we can manage the remediation project – procurement, contract administration, programme and cost control, resident communication and the Gateway 2 application where the building is higher-risk – or provide independent third-party oversight for the funder, freeholder or residents. That includes quality monitoring of cavity barriers, fire-stopping and fixings as the work is built, because many defects are hidden once the cladding goes back on.
What's included
- Review of FRAEW and remediation scope
- Funding route assessment
- Application preparation and evidence
- Liaison with Homes England or funders
- Contractor procurement and tender reports
- Contract administration
- Programme, cost and change control
- Quality monitoring / clerk of works
- Resident and leaseholder communication
- Completion records for the golden thread
Fees
Fees depend on the size of the project and the stage you're at. Professional fees for eligible work can often be included in a funding application. We'll set out a fixed fee or a fee scale before you commit – see the cost guide.
Where we work
Remediation support is available for buildings across London, Berkshire and the UK.
Guides on this topic
- PAS 9980:2026: what's changed, and is your FRAEW still valid?
- The Remediation of Unsafe Cladding Bill and the medium-rise register (11–18m)
- What is an FRAEW? Do you need one, what it costs and how to read the result
- Cladding remediation funding in 2026: schemes, developers and claims
Related services
- FRAEW Assessments (PAS 9980) – external wall fire risk appraisals to PAS 9980:2026
- EWS1 Forms – EWS1 assessments for sales and remortgages
- Fire Safety Peer Reviews & Expert Witness – independent reviews of FRAEWs, strategies and safety cases