What Can You Expect from an Overhead Glazing Inspection?

As you start preparing for the colder, wetter months ahead, one task that should never be overlooked for your building is booking an overhead glazing inspection. At Dynamic Access, we help businesses in London, Leeds, Manchester, and throughout the UK identify glazing issues before winter weather causes costly damage or safety risks.

If you’re responsible for a commercial building, now is the ideal time to arrange your glazing condition survey. That being said, here’s what’s involved in our services and why acting early makes a real difference.

Why Overhead Glazing Inspections Matter

Glazed structures face constant exposure to the elements, and because of this, rooflights, atriums, canopies, and glass façades must withstand wind, rain, snow, and freezing temperatures. Even small cracks, loose seals, or damaged fixings can lead to serious problems once the weather changes.

Left unchecked, these minor defects can result in:

• Water leaks and internal damage
• Draughts and energy loss
• Glass breakage or falling debris
• Health and safety hazards for staff or visitors

Insurance providers often expect regular inspections for buildings with overhead glazing. Having evidence of a recent glazing condition survey can protect your cover and show you are managing risks properly.

What’s Included in an Overhead Glazing Inspection

Our inspection process gives you a clear picture of your glazing’s condition. Each survey is carried out by trained specialists using safe access methods, including IRATA-certified rope access or MEWP systems.

During an inspection, we check for:

• Cracked or fractured glass panels
• Missing or damaged weather seals
• Faulty fixings, gaskets or supports
• Water ingress and poor drainage
• Inadequate glass isolation
• Non-safety glass that requires replacement

We record every finding with detailed photographs and compile these into a report. Any urgent issues are highlighted with clear recommendations for remedial work.

Our goal is to make the process simple and transparent for you. You’ll know exactly what needs attention and how to keep your building safe.

Preparing for the Winter Months

Autumn is the perfect time to act. Cold weather makes access more difficult, and minor leaks can quickly worsen in freezing conditions. By arranging your overhead glazing inspection now, you can complete any repairs before the weather deteriorates.

Early inspections help you:

• Prevent winter leaks and energy loss
• Avoid disruption caused by emergency repairs
• Keep your glazing warranty and insurance compliant
• Maintain a safe and professional environment

Dynamic Access can also carry out the remedial works we recommend. That means you only deal with one contractor from inspection through to completion.

Keeping Up with Regular Maintenance

Many of the faults we see in winter could have been prevented with routine maintenance. That’s why we offer bespoke servicing programmes for commercial clients. Regular glazing condition surveys keep your systems performing efficiently all year round.

Our maintenance plans can include:

• Scheduled annual inspections
• Free site surveys
• Clear reports and costed repair options
• Warrantied work

Safely Accessing Complex Structures

We know no two buildings are the same, so our team has the expertise and equipment to safely inspect any building using:

• IRATA-trained rope access technicians
• IPAF-qualified MEWP operators
• Existing cradle or gantry systems where available

Every project follows ISO 22846 safety standards and includes a full risk assessment before work begins.

Book Your Overhead Glazing Inspection with Dynamic Access Today

As temperatures continue to drop, the condition of your glazing becomes more important than ever. A professional overhead glazing inspection from Dynamic Access ensures your building remains in the best and safest condition through the winter months.

Don’t wait for leaks or failures to appear. Contact our team today to arrange your glazing condition survey.