Canius House

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Canius House Façade Remediation

Canius House, 1 Scarbrook Road, Croydon

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The Challenge

  • Appointed and instructed by Harris Associates to remove and replace elements with non-combustible alternatives 
  • Canius House is an occupied residential block with 39 properties. Due to the project's intrusive nature, residents were moved into temporary accommodation while work was taking place before returning upon completion.

An A S Ramsay Case Study - Canius House, Croydon


What We Did

  • Replace all combustible Material in external wall build up with non-combustible fire rated material including making good all defective area with the substrate 
  • Encapsulating timber frame build up with fire rated material (internally and externally) 
  • To achieve EWS1 for entire building 
  • Replacing timber desking in balconies with fire rated aluminium decking 

Why Was It A Success

  • The project was finished on time and within budget 
  • A S Ramsay managed to hand over all flats to residents that had been moved to temporary hotel accommodation
  • We have received many emails from both residents and agents praising the work completed 
  • We have completed the job with no major snagging requirements 
  • Achieved completion certificate from BCO and fire engineer 

Canius House, Croydon


I wanted to take a moment to express my utmost satisfaction with the exceptional service provided by David and his team during the repair of my flat. From start to finish, the experience was nothing short of outstanding.

Canius House Resident