Category Archives: facade survey
Abseiling Access Building Survey
Carrying out a repair survey on a facade can be extremely expensive if you don’t use the correct access techniques. Abseiling, or rope access, is the best way to enable contractors to get up close with your entire facade, document … Continue reading
I need a facade inspection done but the cost is huge
This is a common scenario. You’ve got repairs that need to be done on the facade of your building, but you aren’t sure how extensive they are and how much money it’s going to cost. You’ve asked an engineer or … Continue reading
Who should I get to survey the facade of my building?
If you need a facade survey, there’s a couple of ways to go about it. One is to get an engineer’s inspection, which can sometimes be the right way to go, depending on the problem. However, this costs huge amounts … Continue reading
Facade survey by abseiling can save time and money
Industrial rope access facade surveys can be a great alternative to engaging an engineer to visually inspect the facade of a structure using EWP, scaffolding or swinging stages. Some engineers have in fact taken to abseiling to facilitate easy facade … Continue reading
Do you need a facade inspection?
Many large buildings develop various remedial repair needs over time, particularly on their facades where weather and movement can cause typical issues such as concrete spalling. Often, the facade of the building is left until the repair needs are significant … Continue reading
Rope access facade survey
If you have works required on the facade on your building but you are not sure to what extent, it may be a prudent measure to engage abseilers to undertake a facade survey on a visual basis for relatively low … Continue reading