The Cladding Remediation Process, Step by Step
Understanding the cladding remediation process is the first step towards resolving it. Below, we've set out exactly what happens at each stage, what we manage on your behalf, and what you can expect throughout.
From your initial enquiry through to the delivery of your completed EWS1 certificate, our director oversees every stage personally. Throughout, you'll have complete clarity on where your project stands, what comes next, and confidence that every step meets the requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022.
The Journey from Assessment to EWS1
Stage 1: Initial Building and Cladding Assessment
We begin with an on-site visual inspection and a review of existing drawings and documentation to understand the construction of your building and identify potential risks.
This initial assessment determines whether further investigation is required and sets the direction for the next steps.
Stage 2: Intrusive Surveys and FRAEW Reporting
Where required, we coordinate full intrusive surveys in line with PAS 9980 guidance.
Working with qualified fire engineers, we manage the entire survey process: access arrangements, reinstatement, and all supporting documentation. The outcome is a Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls (FRAEW) report, which formally identifies the level of risk and sets out the remediation requirements.
We'll explain what the findings mean in plain terms, so you're never left trying to interpret complex technical reports alone.
Stage 3: Funding Applications & Regulatory Management
Once the external wall surveys are complete and the risks are clearly documented, we manage all funding applications and regulatory submissions required to move the project forward.
For most eligible buildings, this means applying to the Cladding Safety Scheme (CSS). This is the government's primary funding route for cladding remediation on residential buildings over 11 metres. We'll handle every aspect of the application: evidence collation, technical documentation, liaison with Homes England, and ongoing correspondence with the funding body throughout the approval process.
With a 100% success rate for eligible applications and over £120 million secured to date, we know exactly what it takes to submit successfully.
Stages 4–7: Design, Coordination, and On-site Remediation
Following funding approval, we oversee the delivery of the remediation works.
This includes:
• Assembling and coordinating the design team
• Managing contractor tendering and appointments
• Overseeing the programme, quality, and compliance on-site
• Managing funding drawdowns, valuations, and reporting
• Coordinating leaseholder communications and updates
Throughout construction, we remain your single point of contact, ensuring the works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the required standards.
Stage 8: Completion and Final EWS1 Certification
Once remediation works are complete, we coordinate all final inspections and sign-off procedures required to formally close the project. This includes collating the necessary documentation, arranging the final fire risk assessment of the external walls, and securing your completed EWS1 certificate.
The EWS1 certificate confirms that your building's external wall system has been assessed and remediated to the required standard, restoring saleability and mortgageability to affected properties and providing leaseholders with the assurances they need.
We provide full final reporting and documentation to all stakeholders, bringing the remediation process to a clear, confident close.
Our Partners
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Cladding remediation requires a coordinated team of specialists, fire engineers, façade consultants, architects, and contractors, all working to the same standard and timeline. Over years of delivering projects across England and Wales, we have built a trusted network of partners whom we know, work with regularly, and rely on to deliver.
Every partner is selected for their expertise, their track record, and their commitment to building safety. When you work with Archway FM, you benefit from those relationships from day one without having to source, vet, or manage specialists yourself.
A fully Coordinated Remediation Solution
Archway FM and DALA Projects have partnered to deliver a fully coordinated approach to remediation, aligning funding, compliance and delivery from day one.
With extensive real-world experience and regulatory expertise guiding every decision, projects move forward with clarity, accountability and momentum.
Fully Funded Cladding Remediation Support
For eligible buildings, cladding remediation can be delivered at zero cost to leaseholders and freeholders.
Archway FM has secured over £120 million in government funding through the Cladding Safety Scheme and Building Safety Fund, with a 100% success rate for eligible applications.
We manage your funding applications from start to finish and cover all initial project costs ourselves while approvals are in progress, removing the financial burden and uncertainty at the earliest opportunity.
What we’ve delivered
20 live cladding remediation projects currently under management
Over £120m secured in government funding
850+ leaseholders supported through completed projects
100% success rate for eligible funding applications
Safe, compliant homes delivered at zero cost to homeowners
A Safer Building Starts With a Conversation…
If you need clarity on cladding remediation, funding eligibility, or next steps, we’re here to help.
We offer an initial, no-obligation conversation to assess your situation. We’ll explain how we can support you clearly, calmly, and with expert oversight from day one.