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Our nationwide team specialise in the maintenance, repair and refurbishment of commercial glazed building envelopes for commercial clients.

Expert Team

Our management team brings over 28 years of combined experience delivering specialist glazing solutions in difficult access areas.

Documented Work

Projects are documented photographically to visualise rectification works step by step so clients understand the glazing systems and future servicing needs.

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We are one of few companies to offer Insurance Backed Guarantees, often requested by developers and large FM companies.

Commercial Glazing Refurbishment Services

We carry out commercial glazing refurbishments across the UK for facilities managers, building owners, property managers, and main contractors. Our work ranges from targeted component refurbishment on individual glazing systems through to multi-phase restoration programmes covering entire commercial building facades. Sectors we regularly work in include offices, banks, hotels, retail, healthcare, education, and public sector buildings.

Why is Dynamic Access the best choice for commercial glazing refurbishments?

Dynamic Access carries out commercial glazing refurbishments for a range of clients throughout the UK. From targeted component work to complete system overhauls, we assess and undertake works in accordance with the individual requirements of each project. Our refurbishment programmes cover a wide variety of structures, including:

  • Curtain walling and glazed facades
  • Internal and external atria
  • Glazed canopies
  • Rooflights and skylights
  • Oversized and difficult-access glazing
  • Windows at height
  • High-rise building envelopes
  • Shopfronts and glazed entrances

Our projects include a full glazing and facade restoration programme at KPMG’s Canary Wharf headquarters in London, multi-phase glazing refurbishment and servicing at the Nationwide Building Society headquarters in Swindon, a complete glazing refurbishment at One Blackfriars (London’s 170-metre tower) and a full glazing inspection and rectification programme at Pinewood Business Park in Birmingham. All projects are documented photographically throughout, giving clients a clear record of works completed and supporting future maintenance planning.

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What do commercial glazing refurbishments involve?

Commercial glazing refurbishment covers a broader scope than simple glass replacement. A full refurbishment programme can include the restoration or replacement of EPDM gaskets, pressure plates and cover caps, perimeter weather seals, structural silicone interfaces, capping details, drainage paths, and associated fixings, alongside the replacement of failed or damaged glass units. Mechanisms including hinges, locks, counterbalances, and actuators can also be refurbished or replaced as part of the programme, restoring full functionality to the glazing system.

Common triggers for a commercial glazing refurbishment include persistent water ingress, widespread gasket or seal deterioration, failed IGUs across multiple units, ageing curtain wall components, defective or non-functional window mechanisms, and glazing systems approaching the end of their serviceable life.

Before carrying out any commercial glazing refurbishments, we visit the premises to conduct an initial site assessment. This involves measurement of dimensions and specification of any defective glazing. We always aim to match existing glass units and can call on our network of specialist suppliers for suitable alternatives, matching tints, coatings, and IGU configurations where required.

Commercial glazing refurbishments are carried out using a range of specialist equipment, including mobile floor cranes, self-erecting tower cranes, glazing robots, specialist glass suction lifters, and IRATA rope access systems. For refurbishment works at height, our in-house IRATA-trained rope access technicians provide a faster and more cost-effective alternative to traditional scaffold access, reducing disruption and programme time on occupied commercial sites.

Will the initial quote cover all aspects of the commercial glazing refurbishments?

Dynamic Access provides all required access and associated equipment for commercial glazing refurbishment projects as part of a complete solution. Everything is covered in the initial quotation with no hidden costs. Where out-of-hours working is required, this is agreed and costed at quotation stage.

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Commercial Glazing Refurbishment FAQs

What is the difference between glazing refurbishment and glazing replacement?
Glazing replacement refers to the like-for-like swap of individual glass units. Glazing refurbishment covers a broader programme of work, restoring the glazing system as a whole. This can include replacing failed glass alongside EPDM gaskets, seals, pressure plates, cover caps, fixings, and mechanisms. Refurbishment is often the more cost-effective option, extending the serviceable life of the glazing system without a full system replacement.

When does a commercial glazing system need refurbishment?
Common triggers include persistent water ingress, widespread seal or gasket deterioration, multiple failed IGUs, defective window mechanisms, ageing curtain wall components, and glazing systems approaching the end of their serviceable life. A glazing inspection will confirm the current condition of the system and the most appropriate course of action.

Can you carry out glazing refurbishments in occupied commercial buildings?
Yes. We regularly carry out glazing refurbishment programmes in occupied offices, retail units, hotels, hospitals, and public buildings. Works are phased and planned to minimise disruption, and we carry out refurbishment outside of standard hours where required.

Can you match existing glass specifications during a refurbishment?
Yes. Before any glass is procured, we assess the existing specification, including glass type, tint, coatings, and IGU configuration. We then source matching or closely equivalent units from our supplier network.

How long does a commercial glazing refurbishment take?
This depends on the scale of the programme and the access requirements. Targeted component refurbishment on a single facade can be completed in days. A multi-phase refurbishment programme across a large commercial building may run over several months. Programme duration is confirmed at quotation stage.

Do you offer ongoing maintenance following a refurbishment?
Yes. Following a refurbishment programme, we can arrange a glazing maintenance or PPM contract to protect the newly refurbished glazing system and extend its serviceable life further.

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