High-rise building safety works

We carry out regular reviews and works on our high-rise buildings.

Current activity

Our principal contractor, Higgins, is currently in the processes of completing property surveys and investigations.

If you are a resident, please contact Higgins to book an appointment for your property survey.

Watch our video introducing the survey

Timescales

  • Investigations will be finished at the end of July 2026.
  • The final scope of works will be revied and confirmed by August 2026.
  • August to November 2026 - Preparation of our application to the building safety regulator.
  • Approval from Regulator anticipated by April 2027.
  • Contractor to start on each site between May and June 2027.
  • The building work to continue between June and July 2027.

List of buildings and identified works to be carried out
Address Planned works list

Delta Estate

  • 1-53 Edinburgh House, Elvet Avenue, Romford RM2 6JP
  • 1-53 Elizabeth House, Durham Avenue, Romford RM2 6JU
  • 1-53 Mountbatten House, Elvet Avenue, Romford RM2 6JP
  • 1-53 Victoria House, Durham Avenue, Romford RM2 6JL
  • Replacement of non-fire rated window infill panels to all one-bedroom flats.
  • Removal of Shunt Ducts to one-bedroom flats including fire stopping at each floor level.
  • Installation of new ventilation system for bathrooms.
  • New AOVs to communal lobby areas and head of stairwells. 
  • New LD1 Fire Alarms to all flats.
  • New Sprinkler installation to all flats and communal areas. 
  • Review of old warm air heating ducts in hallway/ Lounge cupboards currently not shown on any drawings provided. 

Petra Estate

  • Overstrand House, Sunrise Avenue, Hornchurch RM12 4YW
  • Parkview House, Sunrise Avenue, Hornchurch RM12 4YW
  • Uphavering House, Park Hill Close, Hornchurch RM12 4YX
  • Replacement of non-fire rated infill panels to rear fire escape stairwells.
  • Replacement spandrel panels between kitchens / boiler flues.
  • New AOVs to head of stairwells.
  • Removal of Shunt Ducts within each flat and seal with appropriate fire stopping at floor level.
  • Installation of new ventilation system for toilet / bathrooms.
  • New LD1 Fire Alarms to all flats.
  • Sprinkler installation to all flat and communal areas.
  • Review of old warm air heating ducts in hallway / lounge cupboards currently not shown on any drawings provided.
  • Water ingress issue to Flat 41 Uphavering House – Side elevation scaffold / platform to be extended for survey and works to be completed to high level brickwork.
  • 1-57 Kipling Towers, Heaton Avenue, Romford RM3 7HT
  • 1-57 Dryden Towers, Heaton Avenue, Romford RM3 7HS
  • New AOVs to head of stairwells.
  • New LD1 Fire Alarm to all flats.
  • Sprinkler installation to all flats and communal areas. 
  • Blocking up of old gas and electric hatches outside each flat.
  • Fitting of fire collars to cast iron and plastic waste pipes in the bathroom and kitchen
  • Review of old warm air heating ducts in hallway and lounge cupboards currently not shown on any drawings provided.

Consultation events

Havering’s Building safety roadshow resident consultation events have been organised to meet with residents and discuss all things building safety.

The events will bring together Havering’s Compliance and Fire Safety Teams along with the Planned Works Team and our appointed principal contractor, Higgins.

The events will give residents the opportunity to share any feedback, concerns and provide suggestions to us.

Confirmed dates

  • 14 July 2026- Kipling / Dryden Towers, 3pm to 6pm
  • 28 July 2026 – Delta estate, Gidea park, 3pm to 6pm.
  • 29 July 2026 – Petra estate, Hornchurch, 3pm to 6pm.

Contact us about building safety works

We understand that you may have some queries regarding our planned safety works to your building.

If you do, please do not hesitate to contact us directly for a chat or e-mail us anytime. We will always get back to you.