Chalcots Estate fire safety works complete after £300m Camden programme
Building safety certificates secured for 12 high-rise blocks, including all five towers on the estate
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Camden Council has finished major fire safety works on the Chalcots Estate, completing a programme that installed A1 fire-rated cladding and new windows across its five tower blocks. The upgrades, which also included roof replacements and brickwork repairs, follow earlier improvements to fire doors and communal areas.
The council announced the completion on 12 September, confirming that all five blocks, Blashford, Bray, Burnham, Dorney and Taplow, now meet the highest safety standards. New windows were designed to improve ventilation and reduce heat gain, while entrances and surrounding areas received repairs and enhancements.
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Certificates secured for 12 high-rise blocks
Camden Council has obtained building safety certificates for 12 of its tallest high-rise blocks, including the four Chalcots towers. The certificates, issued by the independent Building Safety Regulator, cover Casterbridge, Dalehead, Gilfoot, Mary Green, Oxenholme, Snowman, Bacton and 9A York Way Estate.
Nationally, around 70% of building safety cases have been refused certification by the regulator. Camden’s 100% approval rate places it among the highest-performing councils for building safety compliance, as reported by Camden Council.
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£300m invested since 2017
The Chalcots Estate works form part of a wider £300m investment in fire safety across Camden’s housing stock since 2017. The council has installed over 1,000 communal fire alarms, 22,000 smoke detectors and emergency lighting in more than 2,300 blocks.
Over 10,000 fire-rated front doors have already been fitted in council homes, with plans to install a further 2,300 doors in the next 12 months. Electrical tests have been carried out in 97% of council homes over the past five years, while 96% now have smoke detection installed.
The council stated that access to the remaining homes is needed to complete electrical and smoke alarm installations. Residents who have not yet allowed access are being asked to contact the council to arrange inspections.
What happens next
Camden Council said it will continue fire safety improvements, with 2,300 additional fire-rated doors scheduled for installation over the next year. The council also plans to maintain its programme of electrical testing and smoke alarm installations, urging residents to grant access where needed.
Questions this report answers
+Which blocks on the Chalcots Estate have had fire safety upgrades?
All five tower blocks on the Chalcots Estate, Blashford, Bray, Burnham, Dorney and Taplow, have received A1 fire-rated cladding, new windows and other safety improvements. The works were completed by Camden Council as part of a wider £300m fire safety programme.
+How many high-rise blocks in Camden have building safety certificates?
Twelve of Camden’s tallest council high-rise blocks now have building safety certificates, including the four Chalcots towers. The certificates were issued by the Building Safety Regulator, which has refused around 70% of similar cases nationally.
+What other fire safety works has Camden Council carried out?
Since 2017, Camden Council has installed over 1,000 communal fire alarms, 22,000 smoke detectors and emergency lighting in more than 2,300 blocks. It has also fitted 10,000 fire-rated front doors, with 2,300 more planned over the next year.
+What should residents do if they haven’t had electrical tests or smoke alarms installed?
Camden Council has carried out electrical tests in 97% of council homes and installed smoke alarms in 96%. Residents who have not yet allowed access are asked to contact the council to arrange inspections, as the remaining homes still require checks.
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