Building safety
Cladding deadlines: 2029 and 2031 explained
What the government plans to put into law.
Reviewed by Mark Cunningham AssocRICS MTPI MIFSM, Leasehold Director. Last reviewed 3 October 2026.
The government's Remediation Acceleration Plan sets target dates for fixing unsafe cladding, and it intends to put deadlines into law.
- 18 metres and over: remediation by the end of 2029.
- 11 to 18 metres: remediation by the end of 2031.
Landlords who fail to act without a reasonable excuse could face criminal penalties. Local authorities and Homes England would gain backstop powers to carry out works themselves.
These deadlines are proposed and need new legislation before they are enforceable.
How we can help
Fire risk assessments and fire strategiesCladding and remediationFull block managementWe provide block management across Southport, Churchtown and Kew, Birkdale and Ainsdale, Formby, Ormskirk and Aughton, Crosby and Maghull, Bootle and Litherland, Liverpool, Hesketh Bank and Tarleton and Preston, Penwortham and Longton. For the law in brief, see Know the law.Related reading
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