Hawthorn Crescent Resident Update Letter - May 2026

Dear Resident Name,

Hawthorn Crescent (475-545) - update on planned building safety works 

We are writing to provide you a short update on the planned works at your block and provide assurance works are progressing and still planned to be on site in the Autumn.

We have completed most of the required investigations. If you have not already had an asbestos survey, Lawtech Group Ltd, will be in contact with you to arrange this, and we would appreciate your help in making sure that these can be completed as soon as possible. The survey requires access to every room but is not intrusive and should only last around 60 minutes. 

Portsmouth Homes and Lawtech Group Ltd are in the process of developing the final designs based on our site findings to date. We hope to be able to finalise these by early Summer. 

We will be sending details soon about another event in July, where we will provide an update, and you can vote on choices for various decorations and finishes to your properties, and communal areas. 

We continue to work closely with you to understand what this temporary move will mean for you, and we recognise the worry it may bring. Our aim is to support you throughout and reduce any disruption as much as possible, so the essential works can be completed and your homes improved to meet the new Building and Fire Safety regulations.

FAQs 

We have recently updated the project FAQs following feedback from engagement events and Tenancy Update Visits. You can view them by searching ‘Hawthorn Crescent FAQs’ or by scanning the QR code overleaf.

If you have any further questions about the project in the meantime, please contact us using the details at the top of this letter. Thank you for your ongoing cooperation.

Yours sincerely, 

Fraser Buttle

Principal Building Surveyor