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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.

High Level Glass Replacement Services

For glazing at height, the access method defines the project. We use rope access, MEWPs, self-erecting tower cranes, and specialist glass suction lifting equipment to reach glazing that standard access methods cannot. This allows us to avoid costly full scaffold erection and carry out high level glass replacements faster, with less disruption to building occupants, tenants, and the public below.

High Level Glass Replacements across the UK

We have extensive experience across a range of difficult-access operations, with our team having carried out high level glass replacements on:

  • Atrium glazing, including overhead and internal atria
  • Overhead glazing above public and occupied areas
  • Glazed façades of various heights, including high-rise curtain walling
  • Canopies and glazed roofs
  • Rooflights and skylights
  • High level windows
  • Point-fixed and structurally glazed systems

With unique requirements and risks specific to each project, we prioritise safety and efficiency. This begins with a thorough site assessment, where we select the safest and most efficient replacement method for each location. Taking this safety-first approach, we have had the opportunity to carry out high level glass replacements on some of the UK’s most iconic structures, including the Trafford Centre dome in Manchester, the Spinnaker Tower glass floor in Portsmouth, One Blackfriars Tower in London, KPMG Canary Wharf, and the National Railway Museum in York.

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What’s our high level glass replacement process?

We appreciate the importance of working with flexibility, often working during evenings and weekends to minimise disruption to our clients.

Before starting any work, our surveyors assess the existing glazing to determine sizes and specifications. Replacement glass is sourced to match the original unit as closely as possible, including tints, coatings, and IGU configurations. Our supply network covers toughened, laminated, heat-soak tested, and solar control glass, allowing us to meet the performance and aesthetic requirements of most commercial glazing systems.

We create site-specific method statements and risk assessments to guide our technicians in the safe completion of each high level glass replacement. Comprising IRATA-trained Rope Access Technicians, IPAF-trained Mobile Working Platform Operatives, and PASMA-trained Scaffolding Operatives, our team is confident of overcoming any access restraints.

Our quotations are transparent, covering all aspects of the project, including road closures, permits, and ground marshalling. This means our clients can be assured of a total solution with no unexpected hidden costs. All projects are documented photographically throughout, providing a clear post-works record and supporting future maintenance planning.

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High Level Glass Replacement FAQs

Why use rope access for high level glass replacements?
Rope access removes the need for full scaffold erection, which reduces both cost and set-up time considerably. Our IRATA-trained technicians can access glazing at height faster, with a lighter footprint and less disruption to building occupants and the public below.

Can you carry out high level glass replacements without closing the road?
In many cases, yes. We assess each site individually and explore every option before recommending a road closure. Where closures and permits are required, these are included in our quotation from the outset, so there are no surprises.

Do you work out of hours for high level glass replacements?
Yes. We regularly work evenings and weekends to minimise disruption. Our projects at the Trafford Centre, Spinnaker Tower, and the Nationwide Building Society headquarters have all involved out-of-hours night shifts.

Can you match existing glass specifications at height?
Yes. Before any glass is procured, our surveyors assess the existing glazing to confirm the specification, including glass type, tint, coatings, and IGU configuration. We then source a replacement that matches the original unit as closely as possible.

What structures can you replace glass in at height?
We carry out high level glass replacements to atria, curtain wall façades, rooflights, canopies, high-rise windows, and point-fixed glazing systems. Our team assesses each structure and confirms the safest access method before attendance.

Do you offer an Insurance Backed Guarantee?
Yes. We are one of few commercial glazing contractors to offer an Insurance Backed Guarantee, which is often requested by developers and large facilities management companies as a contract requirement.

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