Curtain Wall Repair & Refurbishment
A curtain wall rarely fails all at once. Across London commercial buildings, gaskets harden, seals shrink, drainage paths block, pressure plates loosen — and the first anyone hears about it is water on a windowsill.
Refurbishment is almost always cheaper than replacement. We survey the system, establish why it is failing, and rebuild its weathering performance element by element — replacing perished gaskets and sealant, clearing and reinstating drainage, renewing fixings and gaskets, and recoating tired aluminium.
Work is phased around occupancy so floors stay in use. Every intervention is photographed and referenced against a facade drawing, which gives you an auditable record for warranty, insurance and future planned maintenance.
What we deliver
- Gasket, wedge and weather seal replacement
- Structural and weather silicone renewal
- Drainage path clearing and pressure-equalisation upgrades
- Pressure plate, fixing and bracket repairs
- Thermal break and insulation remediation
- On-site aluminium recoating and finish restoration
How the work is done
| Systems | Stick, unitised, capped and silicone-glazed aluminium curtain walling |
|---|---|
| Access methods | Rope access, MEWP, mast climber, cradle, temporary platforms |
| Survey outputs | Defect schedule, elevation mark-up, prioritised remedial programme |
| Phasing | Elevation by elevation, floor by floor, or full envelope |
| Deliverables | Photographic evidence, materials data sheets, workmanship warranty |
Questions we get asked
Is refurbishment really cheaper than replacing the facade?
In the great majority of cases, yes — often by an order of magnitude. Replacement is a capital project; targeted refurbishment is planned maintenance that buys you years of additional service life.
Will occupants be disrupted?
External access means most of the work happens outside the building line. Internal work is programmed out-of-hours or floor-by-floor with protection and clean-down.
Often needed alongside this
High-Level Glass Replacement
Failed, cracked, blown or vandalised units replaced at height — from single panes to full elevations, with access designed around your building.
View service 03Atrium & Rooflight Glazing
Overhead glazing repaired and refurbished over live public space — with the temporary works, protection and rescue planning that overhead work demands.
View service 04Leak Detection & Repair
Find the actual entry point instead of resealing everything and hoping — forensic water testing, tracing and a targeted, evidenced repair.
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Need a specialist on site?
Send us the building, the defect and a photograph if you have one. We will tell you the access method, the likely scope and a realistic programme.