Independent Building Safety Consultancy
Building Safety Consultancy for residential buildings under 11 metres, independent, proportionate, commercially focused advice for owners, RMCs, RTMs, freeholders and managing agents across England.
As building safety legislation continues to evolve, owners, Resident Management Companies (RMCs), Right to Manage Companies (RTMs), Freeholders and Managing Agents are increasingly seeking specialist guidance to ensure their buildings remain compliant, well-managed and appropriately assessed.
PBM provides independent Building Safety Consultancy services for residential buildings under 11 metres throughout England, delivering practical, proportionate and commercially focused advice tailored to each individual development.
Our experienced team works alongside clients to help navigate the complex regulatory landscape, identify potential risks and implement effective compliance strategies, ensuring buildings are managed safely, responsibly and in accordance with current legislation and recognised industry best practice.
Our Consultancy Services
Our specialist consultancy services span the full building-safety lifecycle. Every building presents its own unique challenges, so we adopt a tailored approach, providing practical recommendations based on the building’s construction, occupation, risk profile and legislative requirements.
- Independent Building Safety Reviews
- Building Risk Assessments and Compliance Audits
- Fire Safety Strategy Reviews
- Building Safety Act Compliance Guidance
- Regulatory Compliance Assessments
- Defect Identification and Risk Prioritisation
- Contractor and Consultant Coordination
- Remediation Planning and Project Oversight
- Resident Communication Strategies
- Procurement and Tender Support
- Ongoing Compliance Monitoring
- Strategic Asset and Risk Management Advice
Independent and Unbiased Advice.
Our consultancy service is entirely independent. We work solely in the interests of our clients, providing objective advice supported by professional judgement, current legislation and recognised guidance.
Where specialist technical investigations or intrusive surveys are required, we can assist in appointing appropriately qualified third-party professionals whilst coordinating the overall compliance process.
Supporting Responsible Building Owners
Whilst many buildings under 11 metres do not fall within the Higher-Risk Building regime established under the Building Safety Act 2022, they remain subject to a range of legal duties relating to fire safety, health and safety, maintenance and effective building management. We support:
- Freeholders
- Resident Management Companies (RMCs)
- Right to Manage Companies (RTMs)
- Developers
- Housing Providers
- Property Owners
- Managing Agents
Our consultancy helps clients understand their responsibilities, improve governance and demonstrate a proactive approach to building safety and risk management.
The People Behind the Audits.
Our building safety work is delivered by a named, qualified team rather than sub-contracted out. Jagoda looks after health and safety audits, and Jacob carries out our fire door inspections across the buildings in our care.
Keeping that competence in-house is what lets us act on what an inspection finds, instead of passing a report along and hoping somebody else picks it up.
- TechIOSH
- NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety
- ABBE Level 3 Award in Fire Door Inspection (RQF)
- Qualification No. 603/4462/3
Health & Safety Audits
Independent Health & Safety Audits for residential developments.
At Plymouth Block Management, we understand that maintaining a safe, compliant, and well-managed environment is fundamental to protecting residents, visitors, contractors, and property assets.
We are pleased to offer independent Health & Safety Audits to Resident Management Companies (RMCs), Right to Manage Companies (RTMs), freeholders, developers, and managing agents, regardless of whether we manage the development.
Our audits are undertaken by a professionally qualified TechIOSH Health & Safety practitioner with extensive experience in the residential property sector. The same robust auditing standards applied across our own portfolio are available to external clients, providing an objective assessment of compliance and practical recommendations for improvement.
Our audits are designed to help identify potential risks, support legal compliance, and promote best practice in the management of communal areas. Following each inspection, you will receive a comprehensive report detailing our findings, risk-based recommendations, and prioritised actions to assist in maintaining a safe and compliant environment.
Our Health & Safety Audits Include
- Inspection of communal areas and external grounds
- Assessment of housekeeping and general site safety
- Review of access and means of escape
- Inspection of safety signage and statutory notices
- Identification of hazards and potential areas of non-compliance
- Review of contractor management arrangements (where applicable)
- Practical recommendations to reduce risk and improve compliance
- A comprehensive written audit report with prioritised actions
Why Choose Us for Your Audit?
- Audits undertaken by a qualified TechIOSH Health & Safety practitioner
- Extensive experience auditing a diverse portfolio of residential developments
- Independent, objective, and practical advice
- Clear, detailed reports with achievable recommendations
- Competitive pricing with a professional and responsive service
- Available to developments throughout the South West and beyond by arrangement
Whether you require a one-off compliance audit or periodic inspections as part of your ongoing health and safety management, Plymouth Block Management can provide a professional, reliable, and cost-effective service tailored to the needs of your development.
Cladding Funding for Buildings Under 11 Metres
The government has extended the Cladding Safety Scheme to low-rise residential buildings in England. If you are a director or leaseholder of a development we manage, here is what it means and what needs to be in place.
New Funding for Buildings Under 11 Metres
For the first time, low-rise residential buildings in England can access government funding to remediate dangerous cladding, through an extension of the Cladding Safety Scheme. Applications are open now and close 9 October 2026, the end of an eight-week window that opened on 17 August 2026.
Funding is prioritised by fire risk, not by when you apply. Buildings presenting a high life-critical cladding fire safety risk are prioritised, and the building must contain two or more dwellings.
You Need a PAS 9980 Assessment First
Funding is available where a Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls, carried out by a suitably qualified professional in accordance with PAS 9980:2022, identifies unsafe cladding presenting a serious life-critical fire safety risk. No assessment, no application.
For developments we manage, we will review whether the building looks likely to qualify, help the board appoint a suitably qualified assessor, and support the application. With the window already open, an assessment needs arranging now.
We do not carry out FRAEW assessments and we are not a cladding remediation contractor. That work is done by qualified specialists we help you appoint.
Meeting the fund’s requirements does not create an entitlement to funding: all decisions are subject to prioritisation and to the funding available. Full details are on GOV.UK.
Is Your Building Likely to Qualify?
Tell us about your development and we will come back to you on whether it looks likely to qualify and what needs to be in place to apply before the window closes.
Why Choose PBM?
Clients choose PBM because we combine practical property management expertise with an in-depth understanding of building safety legislation and regulatory compliance.
Independence & Impartiality
We work solely in the interests of our clients, with objective advice founded on professional judgement, current legislation and recognised guidance.
Practical, Proportionate Solutions
Recommendations are tailored to each building's construction, occupation, risk profile and legislative requirements, never one-size-fits-all.
Clear Professional Reporting
Findings are set out in clear, auditable reports that support informed decisions and demonstrate a proactive approach to compliance.
Regulatory Awareness
An in-depth understanding of building safety legislation and the evolving regulatory landscape, including the Building Safety Act 2022.
Experienced Project Coordination
We coordinate contractors, consultants and specialist investigations, keeping the overall compliance process on track.
Transparent Communication
Open, straightforward communication with clients and residents throughout, so everyone understands the position and next steps.
We believe building safety is not simply about meeting legal obligations, it is about protecting people, preserving assets and maintaining confidence in the places where people live.
Important Notice
PBM provides professional consultancy, compliance support and project management services. Unless formally appointed under a separate agreement, PBM does not assume the statutory duties of an Accountable Person, Principal Accountable Person or Responsible Person. Legal responsibilities remain with the relevant dutyholder(s) as defined by applicable legislation. Clients should obtain independent legal advice where required regarding their statutory obligations.