Block Management in Lancashire
Lancashire's property landscape stretches from the seafront apartment blocks of Blackpool and Morecambe to the regenerated mill conversions of East Lancashire and the thriving city centres of Preston and Lancaster. Block provides professional residential block management across the entire county, combining local knowledge with county-wide resources. Our Lancashire team understands the region's diverse building stock and works with trusted contractors from the Fylde Coast to the Ribble Valley.
Areas We Cover Across Lancashire
Our Lancashire team manages block of flats developments in every major town and city across the county. From coastal resorts to former industrial heartlands, we have property managers who know your neighbourhood inside out.
Our Services in Lancashire
All services include access to our online resident portal, 24/7 emergency helpline, and dedicated property manager.
Lancashire's Property Landscape and What It Means for Block Management
Lancashire's industrial heritage has left the county with a wealth of mill and warehouse conversions, particularly across Burnley, Blackburn, Nelson, and Accrington. These former cotton mills now house residential apartments where original structural beams, stone facades, and shared service risers require specialist property management companies with heritage property experience. At the same time, Preston city centre has undergone significant regeneration around the Guild Hall area and the university quarter, bringing modern apartment developments that demand responsive management of lifts, entry systems, and shared amenity spaces.
The Fylde Coast presents its own distinct challenges. Blackpool's seafront apartment blocks and the elegant Victorian and Edwardian properties of Lytham St Annes face constant exposure to salt-laden air and harsh weather. Effective building maintenance for these coastal blocks requires specialist materials, more frequent external inspections, and careful long-term reserve fund planning. Meanwhile, Lancaster's canal-side developments and the growing student accommodation market around both Lancaster University and the University of Central Lancashire in Preston create demand for proactive communal areas management and responsive maintenance programmes.
Our Lancashire team has hands-on experience managing every one of these property types. We maintain strong working relationships with Lancashire County Council and all district councils across the region. As your managing agent, we typically achieve contractor response times of 24 to 48 hours for urgent repairs, with planned maintenance programmes scheduled to minimise disruption to residents. Whether your block management company needs relate to a converted Pennine mill, a Blackpool seafront tower, or a new-build scheme in Preston's expanding city centre, our local knowledge and county-wide contractor network ensure your block is in expert hands.
“Our mill conversion in East Lancashire has unique challenges that previous agents simply didn't understand. Since appointing Block, we've seen a complete transformation. They brought in heritage-specialist contractors, sorted the communal areas that had been neglected for years, and our service charge accounts are now fully transparent. Their knowledge of period industrial buildings is genuinely impressive.”- James W., RMC Director, Mill Conversion, Burnley
Frequently Asked Questions About Block Management in Lancashire
Do you provide county-wide block management coverage across Lancashire?
Yes, we manage residential and commercial blocks across the whole of Lancashire, from Preston and Blackpool on the Fylde Coast through to Burnley, Blackburn, and the Ribble Valley. Our property managers are based locally and maintain strong relationships with trusted contractors throughout the county. Whether your block is in a busy town centre or a smaller market town such as Clitheroe or Chorley, we deliver the same high standard of service.
How do you handle the challenges of managing coastal properties in Lancashire?
Coastal properties in Blackpool, Lytham St Annes, Morecambe, and Fleetwood face unique challenges including salt corrosion, wind-driven rain ingress, and accelerated weathering of external facades. Our team specifies marine-grade materials for repairs, schedules more frequent external inspections, and works with specialist coastal contractors who understand the particular demands of seafront apartment blocks. We also factor these additional maintenance requirements into long-term reserve fund planning.
What experience do you have managing Lancashire mill conversions?
Lancashire has a rich industrial heritage, and many former cotton mills and warehouses across Burnley, Blackburn, Nelson, and Accrington have been converted into residential apartments. We have extensive experience managing these heritage properties, dealing with listed building requirements, original structural features, shared drainage systems, and the unique building fabric challenges that come with Victorian and Edwardian industrial architecture. Our team works closely with conservation officers and specialist heritage contractors to maintain the character of these buildings while keeping them safe and comfortable for residents.
How are service charges managed and kept transparent in Lancashire?
We provide fully transparent service charge management with detailed annual budgets, quarterly financial reporting, and access to our online resident portal where leaseholders can view their account at any time. We competitively tender all major contracts using our network of vetted Lancashire contractors, and every expenditure is documented and available for inspection. Our aim is to deliver value for money while maintaining high standards across every block we manage.
Can leaseholders in Lancashire exercise the Right to Manage?
Yes, the Right to Manage is available to qualifying leaseholders across Lancashire regardless of location. Our RTM team guides resident groups through the entire process, from assessing eligibility and serving the correct notices through to setting up the RTM company and managing the transition from the current freeholder-appointed agent. We have helped numerous Lancashire blocks successfully exercise their right to take control of their building management.
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