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Compartmentation survey in Bexley buildings
Find out what a compartmentation survey in Bexley involves, from ceiling void fire barrier inspection to checking service penetrations. Learn how the specialist firm records each breach and what the written report contains.
Visual check or intrusive opening up
A managing agent might ask for either approach. The right one depends on the building and its history.
Access needed
- Visual inspection
- Communal areas and visible surfaces inside flats.
- Intrusive opening up
- Ceiling voids, risers and spaces behind panels.
Disruption
- Visual inspection
- Minimal. Residents notice little beyond a brief visit.
- Intrusive opening up
- Panels lifted or small holes cut; dust sheets used.
What it finds
- Visual inspection
- Missing seals, damaged doors, blocked corridors.
- Intrusive opening up
- Hidden gaps around pipes, cables and ductwork.
Mess left behind
- Visual inspection
- None. Nothing is moved or opened.
- Intrusive opening up
- Openings made good after the inspection finishes.
The specialist firm advises which method suits after reviewing the building layout and history.
How the booking works
- 1
Send the details
Provide the address, building type and any letter from the council or managing agent requesting the work.
- 2
Scope agreed
The specialist firm confirms whether a visual check or intrusive fire survey of the flats is required.
- 3
Access arranged
Managing agents or residents are told which flats, risers and voids need entry and when.
- 4
Site visit completed
The specialist inspects walls, floors, ceiling voids and service penetrations across the building.
- 5
Report delivered
The specialist compiles a written report detailing every breach found, supported by photographs and recommended remedial actions for the building owner.
Common questions
What the survey covers
A compartmentation check in a block of flats looks at every barrier meant to slow fire and smoke spread.
- Walls and floors Checking that dividing walls and floors between flats remain intact and unbroken.
- Ceiling voids Looking above suspended ceilings for missing barriers or gaps around services.
- Risers Opening shafts to perform a riser fire stopping check where pipes travel vertically.
- Service penetrations Examining where cables or pipes pass through walls during a service penetration survey.
- Fire stopping Recording absent or degraded material found during a fire stopping survey in Bexley.
What the report contains
The specialist firm produces a written record based on physical evidence gathered on site. Every finding is documented so the responsible person can arrange repairs and maintain compliance.
- Photographic record
- Clear images of each breach found, showing location and severity so contractors know exactly what to fix.
- Remedial schedule
- A prioritised list of actions needed to restore compartmentation in the home, ordered by risk level and urgency so the right repairs happen first.
- Floor plans
- Marked drawings showing exactly where the specialist inspected the home and where missing fire stopping or damaged barriers were identified during the survey.
Areas covered in Bexley
Enquiries are accepted for blocks of flats, converted houses and commercial premises throughout the London Borough of Bexley. The specialist firm travels to any address within the borough boundaries.
If your building sits just outside Bexley, send an enquiry to check availability.
Book a compartmentation survey
Send the building address and a brief description of what prompted the request. The specialist firm replies to discuss scope and access. Submitting this form does not commit you to a booking.
- No obligation to proceed
- Direct reply from the firm
- Details kept private