What we are actually called in for, how we access it and what you receive at close-out. Where permitted we name the site — starting with Alexandra Palace. Other scopes stay anonymised for commercial and FM instructions.
Named case study
Nearly 10 years of high-level glazing and difficult-access works at Alexandra Palace: commercial glass replacement, façade cleaning, decorating and roof repairs on a live Grade II North London venue. At Palm Court: 89 replacements of Georgian wired glass. Rope access and powered access keep the building open. Photographic close-out on every job.
Specialist high-level glazing maintenance supporting the preservation and weatherproofing of a historic glazed roof lantern, reached by rope access.
Specialist high-level access in a large glazed atrium, using a tracked spider boom lift to the upper roof structure and internal glazing perimeter.
Failed sealed units and perished capping to a large glazed atrium above an operational public space, resolved without closing the floor below.
Phased replacement of blown and cracked units across multiple floors of an occupied building, matched to the original unit specification.
Staged spray testing across a suspect elevation to isolate the true entry path, followed by targeted remediation and verification re-test.
Whole-elevation reseal and gasket replacement with drainage reinstatement, extending service life without capital replacement.
Same-night attendance, exclusion zone, removal of dangerous glass at height, temporary weatherproofing and programmed permanent reglaze.
Condition survey of roof-mounted smoke vents, actuator and seal replacement, and like-for-like replacement of units beyond economic repair.
No handover conversation should start with "trust us". It should start with the file.
| Rope access | Small quantities, scattered defects, tall elevations, live ground floors. Fastest to mobilise, smallest footprint. |
|---|---|
| MEWP / cherry picker | Stable platform for heavier units and longer duration tasks with clear, load-bearing ground. |
| Mast climber / cradle | Repetitive work across a full elevation where a platform pays for itself. |
| Crane lift | Large or heavy units, usually as an out-of-hours possession with a road or plaza closure. |
| Temporary works | Crash decks, birdcage scaffold and netting for overhead glazing above occupied space. |
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.
