28th January 2026

Fenn Wright Building Surveyors Appointed for Major Mansion Block Restoration in London

Fenn Wright Building Surveyors Appointed for Major Mansion Block Restoration in London

Our Building Consultancy team is proud to share the latest milestone in our growing portfolio of residential asset management projects.  Fenn Wright were recently appointed by a leading leasehold management company to undertake a Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) Schedule for a substantial mansion block in West London.

This comprehensive assessment provided the client with a clear strategy to maintain the building’s condition, manage lifecycle costs, and prioritise essential works over the coming years.

Following the successful delivery of the report and the value it brought to the client’s long-term planning, we are delighted to confirm that we have been retained to specify and oversee the implementation of the recommended external and internal remedial and improvement works, taking place throughout 2026 and beyond.

This next phase will see our team specifying and detailing repairs, coordinating contractors and engineers, maintaining quality, and ensuring that all improvements are delivered efficiently, safely, and to the highest professional standard.

Donald Barber MRICS added “It’s always rewarding to be able to continue our involvement beyond the initial reporting.  I look forward to seeing this project progress from recommendations to fully realised improvements, ultimately ensuring the longevity of the asset for our client.”

Located in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, this late-Victorian mansion house dates to 1895 and features an ornate terracotta portico, iron railings, balconies and an impressive full height turret with a spire.  There are currently properties being marketed in the region of £1,250,000 for a two bedroom apartment, and £8,450pcm to rent a four bedroom furnished apartment.

If you would like advice on services offered by our Building Consultancy team, please get in touch with Donald Barber MRICS or Nigel Berry MRICS on 01206 216565 or email db@fennwright.co.uk

About the author:

Donald Barber

Donald is a Chartered Building Surveyor who provides both private and public sector clients with clear, strategic advice across the full lifecycle of a building. With extensive experience in building consultancy, he is known for his hands‑on approach, strong technical insight, and commitment to delivering high‑quality outcomes.  His work spans residential and commercial asset management, development lending, technical due diligence, development monitoring, building surveying, dilapidations, project delivery, and wider advisory services that help clients manage risk and maximise the value of their built assets. Having begun his career in residential leasehold management, Donald continues to support managing agents across the region with both proactive and reactive management of leasehold estates.  He has been involved in a diverse range of projects, from listed buildings and large industrial warehouses, to development sites, strategic land allocations, and housing developments. Donald lives locally in Colchester and enjoys spending time with his young family, as well as competing in marathons and triathlons.