For over 100 years Brentford Dock was an important part of the transport infrastructure, having been created as a trans-shipment point linking the Great Western Railway and the canal system with the Port of London. An area rich in history, nature and community, as well as being a well preserved example of 1960’s/70’s urban design and planning Leisure moorings are available and Dock residents benefit from a 12.5% discount on the standard mooring fees. In this way Brentford Dock Limited is able to operate ‘for the Residents, by the Residents.’Brentford Dock Limited employs managing agents, who are currently Michael Richards & Co, to deliver services on the Estate.
For over 100 years Brentford Dock was an important part of the transport infrastructure, having been created as a trans-shipment point linking the Great Western Railway and the canal system with the Port of London. It also hosts a number of social and community groups (see ‘Community’ section http://www.lifeonbrentforddock.org.uk/ ).The Dock Shop is located next to the Management Office and is on hand to provide a wide range of groceries, household items, newspapers and off-licence.Brentford Dock benefits from having a Residents Clubroom, situated near the entrance to the Estate at 1 Augustus Close.This is a popular venue for children’s parties, social gatherings and other events and can be booked via the Management Office at a very reasonable rate. Augustus Close (and part of Justin Close) is an adopted Public Highway but on all other Estate roadways and car parks BDL’s own permit system operates. All profits from BDEL are used to carry out improvements to the Estate and sports facilities for the Dock’s residents, such as outside table tennis tables, chess, etc.The Estate’s 592 units are a mixture of 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom apartments and maisonettes together with a terrace of four 3-bedroom townhouses.The blocks are named after Roman Emperors and have building numbers as follows:The freehold of 4 of these blocks – Galba 1a, Servius, Maurice and Leo Courts is held by the London Borough of Hounslow (LBH). This is because BDL’s sole source of income is service charges from the leasehold properties which cannot be used to fund commercial activities. For further information contact the Dock’s Management Office, All properties on the Estate have the opportunity to connect to ‘Gigabit’ fibre optic broadband (up to 1 GBps) from Each property on the Estate is attached to a communal aerial system which provides an ‘integrated reception system’ to IRS digital TV and Sky services. [Please note that, due to the proximity of the clubroom, all events must finish by 10.30pm and noise must be kept to a minimum].Brentford Dock Estate covers a total area in excess of 9 hectares (or 22 acres). Many non-structural works do not require specific consent but it is important that guidance is sought concerning communal services within Blocks, as the owner of the flat remains liable for any subsequent issues arising. Hot water is supplied all year round.BDL is responsible for the maintenance of all communal areas and the external fabric of buildings on the Estate and in each Block.All maintenance and repair issues are dealt with by the on-site team according to their urgency, and prioritised according to safety, essential services, building structures and aesthetics, using Service Charge funds which have been collected for this purpose.Generally, all in-property repairs are the responsibility of the owner.
In the case of the London Borough of Hounslow tenants, this will be Hounslow Council.It is advised that all in-flat works are discussed with the Office in the first instance.
a ‘Residential Management Company’ or RMC).The GLC (and subsequently the London Residual Body) continued as Freeholder and Head Lessor until the freehold was purchased by Estmanco (Brentford Dock) Limited in 1991. Many properties have individual allocated parking spaces or garages with them and these are often rented, or sold between Residents(Non-Residents are not allowed to rent parking spaces or garages).The Security Office is the first point of contact for any out of hours enquiry.Security staff are on site 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, plus support from an off-site control room.
The building of Brentford Dock was started in 1855 and it was formally opened in 1859. Sir Residents can book BBQs along the front of the River Thames where there are tables and seating and concrete BBQ facilities. ‘Buildings’ cover includes the structure and services of each Block plus the extensive communal parts within the Estate and also includes certain internal fixtures of individual properties (although these remain the responsibility of owners to maintain).BDL also holds both Public and Employers’ Liability Insurance and requires all contractors working in communal areas to hold their own insurance.Contents insurance should be arranged according to individual requirements. Householders are also responsible for ensuring that anyone working on their behalf holds appropriate insurance.To contact Brentford Dock please call 020 8568 5096 or email The Brentford Dock website collects and stores limited data on its users. The Dock does not allow individual dishes to be fixed to the buildings and is not connected to any cable service.Being a self-contained Estate, parking is limited by space.