Soldi CDM and Fire delivers PAS 9980:2022 external wall fire risk appraisals across Somerset, Bristol, Bath, Exeter, London and the South of England.
We review cladding systems, insulation, and external wall build-ups on residential and mixed-use buildings.
Our reports follow the PAS 9980 methodology, giving clear risk ratings and proportionate recommendations for remedial works. They help building owners, managing agents and lenders meet their duties under the Fire Safety Order and current government guidance on external wall safety.
Practical advice tailored to your building and project.
​PAS 9980 External Wall Surveys and Fire Risk Appraisals
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Soldi CDM and Fire provides PAS 9980:2022 external wall fire risk appraisals for residential, commercial and mixed-use buildings across Somerset, Bristol, Bath, Exeter, London and the wider South of England.
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This service addresses the growing demand for clear, evidence-based assessments of cladding and external wall systems following recent changes in UK fire safety regulation.
Our role is to give building owners, landlords, managing agents and lenders a reliable appraisal of fire risk within the external walls of a building.
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We combine detailed on-site inspections with a full review of construction details, drawings and materials.
Our team identifies the presence of combustible materials, insulation types, cladding arrangements and cavity barriers, and evaluates how these features perform in a fire.
The output is a clear report that applies the PAS 9980 methodology and provides a structured risk rating.
A PAS 9980 appraisal differs from a standard Fire Risk Assessment.
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It is a specialist survey that focuses on the external wall system and its impact on life safety.
The assessment looks at the building as a whole, considering design, workmanship, and maintenance.
We examine fire stopping, compartmentation at floor and cavity levels, and the interaction between façades, balconies and other external elements.
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This level of detail allows us to recommend proportionate actions, ranging from management measures to targeted remedial works, rather than blanket replacement of cladding or insulation.
Our reports are written in plain English and aligned with current guidance from the Home Office and the Fire Safety Order.
Each report provides a risk rating of low, medium or high, supported by photographs, site observations and material evidence.
Where required, we can also supply the data needed for an EWS1 form, which many lenders request when assessing mortgage applications for multi-storey residential properties.
For clients, the benefits are clear.
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A PAS 9980 survey provides a defensible record of due diligence and shows that legal obligations have been addressed.
It supports engagement with insurers, funders and residents, and helps avoid unnecessary and costly remedial programmes.
It also enables owners and managers to prioritise work based on actual risk, ensuring resources are used where they have the greatest effect on safety.
Soldi CDM and Fire approaches each project with independence and technical depth.
We coordinate with design teams, contractors and building control where needed, but our assessments remain impartial.
Our focus is on practical, proportionate advice that protects people and supports long-term compliance.
If you are responsible for a building with external wall systems, commissioning a PAS 9980 appraisal is now an essential step in managing fire risk.
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Contact Soldi CDM and Fire to arrange an inspection and receive a clear, actionable report tailored to your building and project.