Block Management Roofing

Section 20 Consultation — How We Support the Process

Under Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, any major works costing more than £250 per leaseholder require a formal consultation process. This involves a Notice of Intention, a period for leaseholder observations, an estimates stage with at least two written quotes, and a further observation period before work can proceed. We support managing agents through this process by providing detailed specifications, itemised estimates suitable for Section 20 notices, and — where required — a site meeting for concerned leaseholders.

Our Section 20 Documentation Pack

For every block management roofing project, we provide: a detailed specification describing the work, materials and methods; a fully itemised estimate breaking down costs per section (scaffold, strip, materials, labour, waste, VAT); a roof condition survey with photographs supporting the need for the work; a programme showing expected duration and access requirements; and public liability insurance certificates. This documentation is formatted for direct inclusion in Section 20 notices — saving your team time and ensuring compliance.

Communal Roof Types Across West London

West London's block stock includes: Victorian and Edwardian mansion blocks with pitched roofs (Kilburn, Brondesbury, Barnes, Hammersmith); 1930s-60s purpose-built flats with hipped roofs (Wembley, Kenton, Greenford); post-war council-built tower blocks and maisonettes with flat roofs (Hayes, Feltham, Northolt, South Acton); and modern apartment blocks with flat roof terraces (Brentford Lock, Wembley Park, North Acton). Each type has specific maintenance requirements and failure modes we see regularly.

Reserve Fund Planning Support

We provide roof condition surveys with 5-year and 10-year cost forecasts specifically designed for reserve fund planning. The survey identifies current condition, remaining lifespan of each element, and projected repair/replacement costs at today's prices with an inflation allowance. This gives managing agents and RTM companies the data to set appropriate service charge contributions without reactive emergency levies.

Scaffold and Resident Communication

Block roofing projects require scaffold that affects multiple residents simultaneously. We manage: scaffold licence applications to the relevant borough council, resident notification letters (template provided or we draft), access arrangements for communal areas, noise and disruption scheduling to minimise impact, and daily progress updates to the managing agent for onward communication.

Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 requires freeholders and managing agents to consult leaseholders before carrying out qualifying works costing more than £250 per leaseholder. Failure to comply allows leaseholders to challenge costs at the First-tier Tribunal — potentially limiting recovery to £250 per leaseholder regardless of actual cost.

Source: LTA 1985 s.20 / TPI (The Property Institute) guidance