Ladywood House building safety improvements

About the project

Portsmouth Homes is carrying out a major planned maintenance project at Ladywood House to improve building safety, modernise facilities, and enhance residents’ living experience. This work aligns with our responsibilities under the Building Safety Act 2022 and aims to reduce risks while ensuring compliance with new safety regulations.

Key improvements include:

• fire safety upgrades – new fire-resistant windows where required and replacement property entrance and communal doors
• renovations – full bathroom refurbishments and improved communal areas
• accessibility – new warden call system
• building safety works – asbestos removal and new ventilation

We are committed to keeping residents informed and involved.

You can:

• attend drop-in sessions and one-to-one meetings
• receive regular updates via letters, notice boards, and visits
• choose the finishes for your new bathroom

Project timeline

Please note: timelines are subject to change.

• Resident engagement – completed (October 2025)
• Design and planning – in Progress
• One-to-One Meetings – Ongoing (last updated November 2025)
• Appointment of contractor – Harmony Fire Ltd
• ‘Meet the contractor’ engagement event – complete

Key dates:

• November 2025 to March 2026 – site surveys and design development
• March 2026 – Building Safety Regulator application
• November 2026 – works due to start (subject to Building Safety Regulator approval)
• November 2028 – estimated project completion

We’re in the early planning stage. Although work is not due to start until late 2026, we are speaking with residents now so you can help shape the improvements to your home – including choosing the colours for your new bathroom.

Resident engagement sessions took place in October 2025. View the presentation we shared with residents.

One-to-one meetings are being arranged. You can book one by emailing cro.somerstown@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.

Read answers to our most commonly asked questions about this project.

We will be sending out regular newsletters to update you on where the project is. You can view the most recent newsletter here.