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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.

Full Guarantee

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

Commercial Curtain Wall Repair & Refurbishment Services

We carry out curtain wall repair and refurbishment for facilities managers, building owners, property managers, and main contractors. Our work covers everything from targeted component repairs on individual facade elevations through to multi-phase curtain wall refurbishment programmes across entire commercial buildings. Sectors we regularly work in include offices, hotels, hospitals, retail, education, and public sector buildings.

Our projects include a specialist curtain wall removal and reinstatement programme at GSK Brentford in London and a full glazing and facade restoration at KPMG Canary Wharf, covering the entirety of the building’s commercial facade. Access methods across our curtain wall projects include IRATA rope access, MEWPs, and bespoke access structures, including fixed scaffolding where required.

Why might a curtain wall repair be required?

Commercial curtain wall systems deteriorate over time through exposure to the elements, building movement, and general wear. Common issues include water ingress, defective or loose gasketry, cracked or failed glazing units, damaged fixings, blocked drainage paths, and poorly performing spandrel panels. Left unattended, these defects worsen; in more serious cases, system components can become loose and present a risk of falling from height, with clear implications for the safety of building occupants and the general public below.

Understanding the difficulty of sourcing replacement components for older or discontinued curtain wall systems, we have established relationships with a range of quality system suppliers and manufacturers.

We are regularly asked to carry out the following types of curtain wall repairs and refurbishment works:

  • Scheduled maintenance and condition surveys.
  • Replacing or upgrading glazing units, including failed IGUs.
  • Assessing dilapidation and providing written condition reports.
  • Investigating and resolving water ingress and glazing leaks.
  • Replacing loose or missing fixings, pressure plates, and cover caps.
  • Comprehensive curtain wall refurbishment programmes.
  • Replacing feature capping and cover caps.
  • Replacing EPDM gaskets and deteriorated system gasketry.
  • Clearing blocked drainage channels and weep routes.
  • Repairing or replacing structural silicone and perimeter seals.
  • Replacing or upgrading spandrel panels.

Each project begins with our surveying team visiting the site to identify defects present across the curtain wall system. We then develop a bespoke repair or refurbishment package and provide an itemised quotation to resolve all issues identified.

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What are the stages of curtain wall repair planning?

Drawing on established relationships with reputable manufacturers and system suppliers, we have built a reliable supply chain of components for curtain wall repairs, including parts for older and discontinued systems that are otherwise difficult to source.

Once instructed, we carry out the repairs promptly and return the structure fully serviced. A correctly specified curtain wall refurbishment programme can extend the remaining service life of an aluminium curtain wall system significantly, often avoiding the cost and disruption of premature full replacement for many years. All projects are documented photographically throughout, giving clients a clear record of defects identified, works completed, and the post-works condition of the system. This documentation supports future maintenance planning, dilapidation reporting, and insurance records.

Dynamic Access can conduct curtain wall repair works as either a principal contractor or subcontractor, depending on the requirements of the project and the client.

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Curtain Wall Repair FAQs

What are the most common curtain wall defects?
The most common defects include water ingress through failed perimeter seals or structural silicone, deteriorated EPDM gaskets, blocked drainage paths and weep routes, loose or missing fixings, cracked or failed glazing units, and poorly performing spandrel panels. A curtain wall condition survey confirms which defects are present and the most appropriate remedial action.

Can curtain wall repairs be carried out without scaffolding?
Yes. Our IRATA rope access technicians carry out curtain wall repairs at height, including on high-rise commercial facades. We also use MEWPs and existing cradle or gantry systems. Rope access removes the need for full scaffold erection in many cases, significantly reducing cost, set-up time, and disruption to building occupants.

Is curtain wall refurbishment more cost-effective than full replacement?
In most cases, yes. A correctly specified refurbishment programme, covering gasket replacement, seal repair, drainage restoration, glazing unit replacement, and component upgrades, can extend the service life of a curtain wall system considerably. We provide clients with a clear assessment of both repair and replacement options before any works are agreed.

Can you source components for older or discontinued curtain wall systems?
Yes. We have established relationships with system suppliers and manufacturers that allow us to source components for a wide range of curtain wall systems, including parts for older and discontinued systems that are difficult to find elsewhere.

Do you carry out curtain wall dilapidation surveys?
Yes. We carry out curtain wall condition and dilapidation surveys, producing written reports that document the current condition of the system and recommend remedial actions. These reports are used for end-of-lease dilapidations, planned maintenance budgets, and insurance purposes.

Can Dynamic Access act as principal contractor for curtain wall repair works?
Yes. We take on curtain wall repair and refurbishment projects as either a principal contractor or subcontractor. Our team produces site-specific method statements and risk assessments and can manage the full scope of works from survey through to practical completion.

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