In short
EKIN provides residential block management in Earlsfield (SW17 & SW18) for RMCs, RTM companies and freeholders: service charges, maintenance, safety compliance, insurance, Section 20 consultation and major works. We are based in nearby Wimbledon, client money is protected under UKALA CMP (membership 24113), and directors get regular reporting and access to their building's records.
About Earlsfield
Earlsfield grew around its station, which has direct trains to Waterloo, and runs along Garratt Lane between Wandsworth and Tooting, with the River Wandle alongside. It is popular with young professionals and families.
The buildings
Victorian and Edwardian terraces, many converted into flats, make up much of the area, along with purpose-built blocks and newer developments close to Garratt Lane, the station and the Wandle.
Managing a block in Earlsfield: what to plan for
- Conversions. Converted houses often share roofs, gutters and drainage, and older conversions may need fire separation upgrades.
- Newer blocks. Modern developments need technical management of lifts, fire systems and warranties.
- The Wandle. Buildings close to the river may be affected by flood risk, which matters for insurance and ground-floor flats.
Council, planning and access
| Local authority | Wandsworth Borough Council. |
|---|---|
| Scaffolding and skips on the road | Scaffolding or a skip on the pavement or road needs a highway licence, normally applied for by the scaffolding or skip company, and a parking bay suspension if it takes up a controlled bay. Allow time for both in the programme. Wandsworth: apply for a scaffold licence. |
| Planning and building regulations | Replacement windows, roof alterations and changes to the outside of a building may need planning permission, particularly in a conservation area, and some works need building regulations approval. The appointed surveyor or contractor confirms what applies. Applications are made through the Planning Portal. |
| Postcodes | SW17 & SW18 |
| Access for works | Garratt Lane is busy and residential streets have controlled parking, so works need permits and delivery windows. |
| Nearby areas we cover | Wandsworth · Southfields · Wimbledon |
Services for Earlsfield buildings
- Block management for RMCs, RTM companies and freeholders.
- Service charges and arrears, with budgets built from a real maintenance plan.
- Building safety and compliance tracked on one register.
- Section 20 consultation and major works project management.
- Buildings insurance through several brokers, with remuneration disclosed.
- Practical support for RMC directors: meetings, minutes and member records.
- A controlled handover if you are changing managing agent.
Frequently asked questions
Do you manage small buildings in Earlsfield?
Yes. Our service is designed for converted houses with a handful of flats as well as purpose-built blocks, typically up to around 60 flats.
How quickly can you visit a building in Earlsfield?
We are based in Wimbledon, so we can usually arrange an initial visit within a few working days of your enquiry.
Can you take over from our current agent?
Yes. We review the current arrangements first, then run the handover against a detailed checklist. See changing managing agent.
Last reviewed 2026-09-23 against the sources listed. This page is general information about England and is not legal advice; the lease for your building always comes first.