Cornerstone to remove external cladding in Lewisham

Cornerstone have successfully bid to remove the cladding from 3 towers in the London Borough of Lewisham. Working alongside our partner United Living, we started the removal on Wednesday 4th October and expect to complete all three towers within 6 weeks.

The cladding on the three buildings (1–48 Hatfield Close, 49–96 Hatfield Close, and Gerrard House) failed government fire safety tests over the summer. Following the publication of the safety test results Lewisham Homes immediately introduced a 24-hour fire patrol service in the buildings.

Sir Steve Bullock, Mayor of Lewisham, visited Hatfield Close to talk to residents and to meet the team overseeing the works, including Lewisham Homes and United Living staff who are removing the external cladding.

Lewisham Homes will offer financial assistance to residents to cover increased energy bills as a result of the external cladding being removed.

Sir Steve said: ‘I am delighted Lewisham Homes have started the removal of the external cladding from Hatfield Close and Gerrard House. This important work will be done quickly and with the minimum of inconvenience to residents. While the cladding is removed the 24-hour fire patrol service will remain in place in the three buildings to keep residents safe.’