Here’s what you need to know about the Cladding Safety Scheme update

In its latest announcement, Homes England confirmed that funding for cladding remediation will now be made available to buildings under 11m high.

Here’s everything you need to know before applications open on 17 August 2026

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The Cladding Safety Scheme (funding) launched in July 2023 to address safety risks associated with cladding.

Available to both private and social sector buildings, CSS applied to buildings over 11m in height, measured in accordance with AD B), and which were wholly residential or mixed-use (with at least 2 residential units).

Where eligible, funding could apply to works directly related to the recommendations of a FRAEW, including pre-tender and/or full works, access, professional fees and managing agent fees, and reimbursement for the FRAEW itself.

In July 2026, Homes England announced CSS would be expanding

The announcement was a confirmation of what many of us in the industry have been calling for, an expansion of CSS eligibility to buildings under 11m in height.

Addressing safety fire risks associated with cladding and external wall systems has remained a critical priority across the residential sector.  We welcome the expansion of funding as it allows more buildings to seek support to drive forward important safety works programmes.

Important funding considerations

• Funding is targeted: there is no commitment to fund all medium or high-risk buildings under 11 metres.
• Funding is prioritised: Buildings assessed as high cladding risk will be taken forward first.
• Funding progresses in order: For buildings assessed as high-risk, valid applications will be progressed in the order they are received. the date and time of submission will determine their position in the funding pipeline.

Timing is everything, and we urge our clients to consider making early applications to be in the strongest position.

How can we help?

Applications are made through the Building Remediation Hub – you have 8 weeks to apply, before the applications close on 12 October.

We are supporting our clients through the application process.

Working alongside Fire Engineering partners at Diamond and Co, we provide multi-disciplinary expertise across surveying, risk assessments and fire engineering.

SRVO Property and Diamond & Co. can provide end-to-end support in navigating the new CSS including

• Building height surveys
• Fire risk assessments
• Representation and support for the Responsible Entity
• Remediation contract administration and project management
• Grant funding administration
• Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls (FRAEWs)
• Fire engineering support
• Project management
• Tendering and procurement
• Architectural design
• Principal Designer services under Building Regulations and CDM
• Quantity surveying
• Grant Certifying Officer support

For more information, read our factsheet here or get in touch with Aric Goss at enquiries@srvoproperty.com or Paula Roberts at paula@diamondandco.net