In short
EKIN provides residential block management in Wimbledon (SW19) for RMCs, RTM companies and freeholders: service charges, maintenance, safety compliance, insurance, Section 20 consultation and major works. We are based in Wimbledon, client money is protected under UKALA CMP (membership 24113), and directors get regular reporting and access to their building's records.
About Wimbledon
Wimbledon runs from the Village and the Common at the top of the hill down to the town centre around the station and the Broadway, and on to South Wimbledon, Merton Park, Colliers Wood and Wimbledon Park. It is one of the best-connected parts of south-west London, with mainline, District line, Northern line and tram services, and it has a busy mix of commuters, families and older residents who have lived in the same buildings for decades.
The buildings
Wimbledon has one of the most varied housing stocks in our area. Large Victorian and Edwardian houses on the hill and around the Village have been converted into three to eight flats, often with share-of-freehold or small RMC arrangements and leases written long before modern management practice. Around the town centre and South Wimbledon there are 1930s mansion blocks and post-war purpose-built blocks with lifts and communal heating, and closer to the station and the Broadway there are newer developments with more demanding fire safety and compliance regimes.
Managing a block in Wimbledon: what to plan for
- The Championships. For two weeks each summer, traffic management, parking restrictions and crowds around the Village, Wimbledon Park and Southfields make scaffolding deliveries and skip placement much harder. We plan external works around the tournament rather than into it.
- Conservation areas. Much of the Village and several streets around the town sit in conservation areas, which affects replacement windows, roofs, front boundaries and satellite dishes. We check the position before a specification is written.
- Ageing purpose-built blocks. Many 1930s and post-war blocks are reaching the point where windows, lifts and communal heating need replacing, which means Section 20 consultations and a proper reserve fund plan.
- Conversions without a plan. Converted houses often have shared roofs, chimneys and drainage that nobody owns in practice. A simple planned maintenance plan makes the biggest difference.
Council, planning and access
| Local authority | London Borough of Merton. |
|---|---|
| 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. Merton: scaffolding and hoarding licences. |
| 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 | SW19 |
| Access for works | Contractors can reach most of SW19 quickly, but controlled parking zones cover large parts of the area, so parking permits or bay suspensions need to be arranged and budgeted for scaffolding and larger works. |
| Nearby areas we cover | Raynes Park · Southfields · Earlsfield · New Malden |
Services for Wimbledon 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 Wimbledon?
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 Wimbledon?
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.