Specialist Assessments of High-Rise Residential Buildings
Our high-rise block assessments provide detailed, evidence-based evaluations of the structural condition of residential towers, including those constructed with large panel systems (LPS). These specialist surveys help councils, housing associations, and private landlords understand structural risks, plan maintenance or refurbishment, and ensure regulatory compliance.
We combine visual inspections, structural analysis, and reporting to provide a clear picture of a high-rise building’s integrity, safety, and long-term performance.
What Are High-Rise Block Structural Assessments?
High-rise buildings present unique structural challenges due to their height, complexity, and construction methods. Our assessments include:
- External and internal structural inspections – walls, floors, roofs, balconies, and communal areas
- Large Panel Systems (LPS) evaluations – checking for potential disproportionate collapse risks, joint defects, and concrete deterioration
- Façade, cladding, and precast panel condition – identifying cracks, spalling, corrosion, and water ingress
- Structural and load-bearing analysis – assessing stability, stress, and long-term performance
- Supporting refurbishment or remedial works – providing data for repair, strengthening, or retrofitting
Assessments are tailored to the specific construction type, giving landlords confidence in the safety and resilience of their high-rise stock.
Why High-Rise Structural Assessments Matter
High-rise blocks, particularly those built using large panel systems, require specialist structural oversight to:
- Ensure resident safety and compliance with building regulations
- Identify structural defects or deterioration before they escalate
- Support fire safety and Building Safety Case submissions
- Plan maintenance, refurbishment, or remediation programmes efficiently
- Provide evidence for funding, audit, or regulatory purposes
Proactive structural assessments reduce risk, improve building performance, and extend the life of high-rise stock.
Our High-Rise Assessment Approach
We follow a structured methodology to deliver comprehensive, practical, and auditable assessments:
- Desktop Review – evaluation of building records, drawings, previous surveys, and structural reports.
- On-Site Inspection – visual and technical inspection of structural elements, including LPS panels, joints, load-bearing walls, and communal areas.
- Testing and Monitoring – use of non-destructive testing or sampling where required to assess concrete, joints, or reinforcement.
- Structural Analysis – evaluation of stability, load capacity, and potential risks including disproportionate collapse in LPS buildings.
- Reporting – detailed reports with annotated drawings, photographs, and recommendations for repairs, refurbishment, or ongoing monitoring.
This approach ensures assessments are thorough, safe, and suitable for regulatory, funding, and strategic planning purposes.
Deliverables
Clients receive:
- Comprehensive structural assessment reports
- Photographic evidence and annotated drawings of defects and areas of concern
- Detailed evaluation of LPS or other high-rise construction methods
- Recommendations for remedial works, refurbishment, or ongoing monitoring
- Documentation suitable for senior leadership, boards, regulators, and Building Safety Case submissions
Reports are written clearly, providing actionable guidance for technical teams and decision-makers.
Why Choose Us?
We have extensive experience assessing high-rise residential buildings and large panel system blocks, combining structural expertise, building safety knowledge, and practical insight.
Our assessments help councils, housing associations, and private landlords identify risks, plan maintenance and refurbishment, and maintain safe, compliant, and resilient high-rise stock.