BN1 Surveyors

National Experts in External Wall Fire Safety

Navigating the complexities of fire safety legislation can be daunting for building owners and managers. At BN1 Fire Safety, we provide the clarity and technical rigour you need to ensure your buildings are safe, compliant, and mortgageable.

We operate on a simple principle: fire safety decisions must be clear, technically defensible, and informed by competent professional judgement. We don't just provide reports; we provide named accountability on every assessment we deliver.

Led by a Former Government FRAEW Auditor

Our consultancy is led by Lea Morland, our Director and Technical Lead. Lea is a Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS) and Chartered Building Engineer (MCABE) with specialist expertise that is trusted at the highest levels of the industry.

Before leading BN1, Lea served as a FRAEW Auditor for the UK Government’s Cladding Safety Scheme, where he was responsible for auditing the very reports submitted for government funding. This unique insight means we understand exactly what regulators, lenders, and the Homes England Cladding Safety Scheme require.

"Professional accountability and technical competence are the foundations of every assessment we deliver." — Lea Morland, Director & Technical Lead

Why Property Professionals Trust BN1

We work with block managers, local authorities, and housing associations across England, Wales, and Scotland. Here is why we are the preferred choice for external wall assessments:

• Named Accountability: Every FRAEW and EWS1 is led, reviewed, and signed off by Lea Morland personally.
• Evidence-Led Decisions: We provide clear, defensible outcomes based on technical evidence, not commercial pressure.
• National Reach: We provide UK-wide coverage, supporting portfolios of all sizes, from single blocks to large local authority estates.
• Registered Providers: We are a registered provider under the Homes England Cladding Safety Scheme, helping clients access funding for buildings over 11 metres.

Our Technical Credentials at a Glance

Comprehensive Compliance Support

Whether you are managing a high-rise residential building or a complex multi-storey development, we provide the technical foundation for your safety strategy. Our services include:

1. FRAEW & PAS 9980: Detailed appraisals that form the technical basis for building safety cases.
2. EWS1 Certification: Professional sign-off to facilitate lending and property transactions.
3. Building Safety Case Support: Technical evidence and fire safety opinions for regulatory submissions.

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