We’ll be posting the latest updates for McGlashon House residents here, so please bookmark this page to stay up-to-date on our building safety works.

McGlashon House

Latest update

  • We have carried out a PAS9980 survey to establish what works are required to remediate the external walls to improve fire safety.

  • We are now working with Mears, our contractor, to design the works to replace the cladding for McGlashon House and make sure they meet legal fire safety requirements. You may notice staff from Mears at the building — they are looking at the property to help them design the works. They may require access to your garden — please allow them access if they ask (they will always have an ID). Please observe any signage and demarcation zones. We hope work to commence in early Spring.

EWS1

An EWS1 form rates the external wall system of a building based on risk and combustibility. Find yours below.

McGlashon House - EWS1 Form

FRA

FRAs ensure our buildings are safe & identify any works that may be required. Find yours below.

FRA media browser

The fire action advice for McGlashon House is to stay put.

For further information on this, visit our fire safety page. 

Fire safety advice

Project phases

To give you an idea on timescales and what to expect with building safety work, we have created this project phase template. This provides a general overview of what to expect when your building is undergoing building safety works. 

McGlashon is in phase 1. 

Phase 1

Action

Assessment & findings

Timeline (approximately)

Six months

Communication

  • Dedicated web page to store information and updates
  • A reminder to let you know when we are doing your survey
  • A letter shared with you with the findings
  • You’ll have access to any certificates or reports
  • You can ask us questions at any time

Risk mitigation

  • Annual Fire Risk Assessment available to residents on our website, with actions followed up in timely manner
  • Monthly health & safety inspections
  • Where required, installation of heat sensor alarm

Phase 2

Action

Programme confirmation

Timeline (approximately)

Three months

Communication

  • Dedicated web page to store information and updates
  • Confirmation letters issued to lenders as required
  • Expected successful remediation outcome, based on current government guidelines (B1)
  • Depending on impact, you may be offered a resident meeting

Risk mitigation

  • Annual Fire Risk Assessment available to residents on our website, with actions followed up in timely manner
  • Monthly health & safety inspections
  • Where required, installation of heat sensor alarm

Phase 3

Action

Remedial works begin on site

Timeline 

3-14 months

Communication

  • Dedicated web page to store information and updates
  • Depending on scale of work, we will share monthly or quarterly email updates with you
  • Single point of contact to raise issues (your Neighbourhood Officer)

Risk mitigation

Security measures taken place while on site e.g., CCTV on scaffolding/ secure hoarding

Phase 4

Action

Certification received

Communication

  • Summary of project provided on dedicated web page
  • EWS1 B1 certificate issued and stored on our website

Risk mitigation

New FRA / EWS1 issued

Project - what we've done

August 2024

  • We have carried out a PAS9980 survey to establish what works are required to remediate the external walls to improve fire safety.

  • Pre-contract works are now under way and we will be starting works on site early Spring 2025. These works will produce a new B1 rated EWS1 Form.

  • We are now working with contractors to pre-contract and design the works for McGlashon House. We are hoping to have this completed by January 2025. Once this is complete, we will issue the building contract to undertake works. We plan to be on site around Spring 2025.

  • We are now working with Mears, our contractor, to design the works to replace the cladding for McGlashon House and make sure they meet legal fire safety requirements. You may notice staff from Mears at the building — they are looking at the property to help them design the works. They may require access to your garden — please allow them access if they ask (they will always have an ID). P lease observe any signage and demarcation zones. We hope work to commence in early Spring.

Get in touch

We're here to help. If you have any concerns or queries, please do not hesitate to get in touch. 

  • Call our customer service team on 020 7780 3070
  • Email us at customerservices@thch.org.uk