Why close-up inspection matters
Many facade problems start small: a perished gasket, a gap in a sealant joint, a loose cladding fixing, a cracked coping. From the street these are invisible. Left alone they can lead to water getting in, stained interiors, falling debris or much bigger repair bills. A close-up inspection finds them while they are still small.
Rope access gets an inspector within arm's reach of the whole facade in far less time than scaffolding takes to put up, and with no disruption at ground level. It is often the only practical way to inspect tall buildings without a cradle.
What we look at
- Glazing units, gaskets, beads and perimeter sealant joints
- Cladding panels, rainscreen fixings and visible brackets
- Masonry, render, pointing and copings
- Balcony edges, balustrades and soffits
- Rainwater goods, outlets and visible signs of water getting in
When you might need one
- Investigating a leak or staining that can't be traced from inside
- Planning a maintenance budget or a major works programme
- Before buying, leasing or handing over a building
- Following storm damage or reports of falling debris
- Giving engineers or surveyors access to specific areas
What a rope access inspection is not
We report what we observe. Structural assessments, fire safety appraisals of external walls and EWS1 forms must be carried out by suitably qualified professionals. We can give those professionals safe access, and point you in the right direction if our inspection finds something that needs one. Minor defects can often be fixed through our maintenance and repairs at height service.