Local Authority Landlords
Property Reinstatements
When properties suffer accidental or insurable damage, a quick and reliable reinstatement service is vital. Cornerstone brings all the necessary trades together under one framework, reducing delays and ensuring the whole process runs efficiently.
We take a creative approach to minimise disruption and are always transparent about any pre-existing issues. Unlike other providers who add extra costs or interrupt business, our focus is on delivering solutions that keep everything moving.
Where specialist services are required, we also provide the relevant Guarantees and Warranties for added peace of mind.
Cornerstone Training
Cornerstone provides bespoke training programmes that help organisations tackle damp, mould, and condensation issues with confidence. Designed for teams managing property defects or social housing stock, our training builds consistent knowledge and practical skills across your workforce.
Each programme combines theory and practice. We deliver tailored presentations agreed in advance with the client, followed by site visits where staff put their learning into action using measuring equipment provided by the client. This hands-on approach ensures training is both relevant and immediately applicable.
Training Topics
Causes of mould
Condensation vs. structural damp
Atmospheric conditions
Sources of moisture
Reading and interpreting equipment results
Independent Consultancy Service
Managing rented properties often brings complex challenges, from structural concerns to the wellbeing of residents. Cornerstone offers an independent consultancy service that gives clients clarity and reassurance when making important decisions.
We act as a trusted advisor, working alongside your contractors and staff to provide guidance that is impartial and easy to understand. Because we remain independent, our recommendations are free from conflict of interest and focused only on what is best for the property and its occupants.
This approach not only improves decision-making but also helps create a stronger knowledge base within your organisation.
Independent Certifications & Assessments
Not every structural change improves a property. Some well-intentioned upgrades can create new problems, affecting other installations or making conditions harder for occupants. Cornerstone’s independent certifications and assessments are designed to prevent this.
By reviewing proposed improvements with a clear and unbiased perspective, we highlight potential risks before work begins. Our transparent approach helps clients make informed choices, avoid unnecessary costs, and ensure that improvements genuinely enhance both the building and the living environment.
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Independent Retrofit Service
Retrofit projects aim to upgrade properties and create healthier homes, but not every installation achieves the results expected. In some cases, retrofits have even required costly rework.
Cornerstone provides an independent service that reviews the impact of each installation, ensuring improvements do not negatively affect existing systems. Heating, ventilation, air distribution, and occupancy are all considered before changes are approved.
By taking this impartial approach, we give clients confidence that retrofit measures will deliver long-term value without creating new issues for residents or the property.
Decarbonisation & Net-Zero Journeys
The UK’s social housing stock is among the oldest and most diverse in Europe, which means no two properties can follow the same path to decarbonisation and net-zero. Each building requires a tailored assessment to ensure the right approach is taken.
While many strategies focus on retaining heat to cut energy loss, insulation alone is not a universal solution. Age, style, and construction materials all influence how a property should be improved.
Cornerstone delivers independent assessments that take these factors into account. Our transparent approach helps landlords and housing providers create improvement plans that are effective, sustainable, and sensitive to residents’ needs.
Independent Property Surveys
Cornerstone has completed more than 3,500 surveys investigating damp, condensation, and mould. Analysis shows that 94% of these properties were structurally sound, with most problems linked to everyday factors such as heating, ventilation, or occupancy.
Each survey is tailored to the property being assessed. Even if issues look alike, we carry out a full independent review to give accurate findings. When patterns appear across property types or locations, we highlight these trends to help clients plan more effectively.
Our surveys provide clear answers, minimise disruption, and give landlords and housing providers the confidence to make informed decisions.
Professional Services FAQ
Cornerstone offer a range of independent consultancy and training services bespoke for housing associations, loss adjusters, private landlords and more, but you may have some further questions to fully establish what can be done in the selected property.
£37,000 Cost Saving for Insurance Company
Scenario: Decorations and furnishings were reported water damaged as a result of ‘secondary flooding’ from the recent flooding. Neighbours advised that water damage to the property was a result of floodwater ingress during the event, even though the property did not sugar any specific ingress. Moisture damage was evident on the ground and first floors.
Multi-Disciplined Approach to Damp Problem
Scenario: A 1970’s detached property has suffered from a damp problem to a localised area of the structure over a number of years. Prior to the appointment of Cornerstone, extensive investigations and been undertaken by a variety of professionals without resolution. Reason for contact: To identify the source of the moisture affecting the structure.