At Access All Areas, we get called to some of the trickiest high-level facade problems in London and the South East: loose cladding panels ready to fall, water pouring in behind curtain walling, cracked render on 20-storey blocks, spalling concrete on listed buildings – all while the building stays fully occupied, and the street below keeps moving.

Scaffolding is rarely an option. It’s slow, expensive, blocks pavements and upsets tenants for weeks. That’s why property managers and main contractors now turn to our rope access teams to fix even the most complex facade issues quickly, quietly and safely.

How We Make the “Impossible” Routine

1. Same-Day or Next-Day Response The moment you spot a problem (or the surveyor flags it), we’re on site. Two IRATA Level 3 supervisors assess risk and make the area safe within hours.
2. Zero Debris, Zero Noise, Zero Drama
3. Loose panels are secured or removed in controlled sections inside heavy-duty debris bags
4. All waste is lowered by rope – nothing hits the ground
5. We work around office hours when needed (early mornings, evenings or weekends)
6. Precision Repairs at Any Height
7. Replacement cladding panels pre-cut off-site and lifted into place
8. Structural adhesive injection and mechanical fixings from the ropes
9. Colour-matched sealant and render applied in one visit
10. Full independent flood-testing before we leave
11. No Street Closures, No Permits, No Waiting. We don’t need parking bays, pavement licences or scaffolding towers. We simply rig from the roof and get to work – often the same week you call.
12. Live Buildings Stay Live Tenants keep working, shops keep trading, residents barely notice we’re there.

Typical Jobs We Fix Every Month

1. Delaminating composite cladding panels
2. Failed curtain wall gaskets and pressure plates
3. Leaking movement joints and window perimeters
4. Spalling concrete and corroded rebar on balconies
5. Cracked or blown render on high-rise blocks

Why Clients Choose Rope Access for Complex Facade Repairs

1. Up to 65 % cheaper and 70 % faster than scaffolding
2. Work can start tomorrow instead of next month
3. Full £10 m liability and IRATA compliance
4. Manufacturer-approved materials and warranties remain valid

Got a Facade Problem That Scaffolding Can’t Solve?

Don’t wait for the next storm to make it worse.

Whether it’s one loose panel or an entire elevation, we’ll give you a clear plan and fixed price within 48 hours.

Call 01708 550 054 or email [email protected].

Access All Areas – complex facade repairs, minimal disruption, maximum peace of mind.