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 - removal of warden call system
- building safety works - asbestos removal and new ventilation
Resident engagement
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). View the Ladywood House resident engagement presentation (PDF).
- 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
- Project update drop in sessions - September 2026. View the Ladywood House resident engagement presentation (PDF).
Key dates
- Autumn 2025 to Autumn 2026 - site surveys and design development
- October 2026 - Building Safety Regulator application
- Spring 2027 - works due to start (subject to Building Safety Regulator approval)
- Spring 2029 - estimated project completion
Where we are now
We’re in the detailed design phase and will be able to submit the required application to the Building Safety Regulator in the early Autumn. The Building Safety Regulator determination period could take longer than anticipated so we are working towards starting on site late Spring 2027.
Frequently asked questions
Read answers to our most commonly asked questions about this project.
Newsletters
We will be sending out regular newsletters to update you on where the project is. You can view the most recent Ladywood House project newsletter (PDF).