Oversized Glass Replacement
Replacement of two oversized units to the front façade
The client requested our assistance to help replace two shattered glazed units to the front entrance glazing at this prestigious Central London hotel.
Curtain Wall Repair, Maintenance And Glass Replacement
Sky Access UK inspect and deliver curtain wall repair, ongoing curtain wall maintenance, curtain wall refurbishment programmes and curtain wall glass replacement to existing commercial façades throughout the UK. Our experienced technicians work across a wide range of curtain wall systems, including aluminium-framed and mixed-material façades, tailoring the scope of works to the age, condition and operational demands of each building.
Every project is planned around safe, controlled access. Depending on the site geometry and constraints, we deploy rope access, mechanical access or fixed scaffolding to reach high-level curtain wall structures safely and efficiently. This approach allows us to complete repairs, maintenance, refurbishment and glass replacement at any height or location while minimising disruption to live commercial environments.
- Fully compliant with BS 6262 and the Working at Height Regulations so you can demonstrate to stakeholders that all façade glazing works have been carried out to the correct standards.
- Insurance-backed guarantees are provided on our curtain wall repair, curtain wall refurbishment and curtain wall glass replacement works, giving you documented confidence in the completed work.
- 100% in-house IRATA Level 3 technicians carry out all high-level works with no subcontractors, ensuring consistent safety control, methodology and accountability on every project.
What Is A Common Curtain Wall Repair?
Curtain wall systems develop a range of issues as they age, particularly around the curtain wall glazing where seals, gaskets and fixings are exposed to constant movement and weathering. Water ingress, failed double-glazed units, loose pressure plates and deteriorating gaskets are all common problems across aluminium-framed façades and glass curtain wall elevations alike. Sourcing compatible replacement components for older systems can be challenging, which is why we work closely with the technical teams at leading system houses including Kawneer, Schueco, Reynaers and Technal.
Typical curtain wall repair and maintenance works we are asked to carry out include:
- Bespoke curtain wall maintenance programmes designed around your site and schedule, including inspection of glazing lines, sealants, fixings and movement joints to identify and address issues before they develop into leaks or costly failures.
- Replacement and refurbishment of failed glazing covering damaged or misted units within the glass curtain wall, together with renewal of feature caps, pressure plates and gasketry to restore system performance and weather integrity.
- Dilapidation inspections and leak investigations to establish the root cause of water ingress, followed by loose fixing remediation and a full refurbishment package for ageing curtain wall glazing where a straightforward repair alone would not provide a lasting solution.
How Do We Plan Curtain Wall Repairs?
As fully accredited curtain walling contractors, our surveying team will attend site to conduct an initial FREE no obligation survey of your façade. This allows us to assess visible defects, identify likely causes, and create a bespoke refurbishment, maintenance, or repair package with a fully itemised quotation.
We operate as a curtain walling specialist rather than a general glazing contractor, so we take time to understand the original design intent and any changes made over the building's life. We work with a wide range of curtain walling systems and, where O+M information is unavailable, we investigate and research the original installation carefully so any proposed works remain fully compatible with the existing curtain walling system.
Our team have established working relationships with leading system houses including Schueco, Kawneer, Reynaers, and Technal. This allows us to source the correct gaskets, pressure plates, capping sections, and other system-specific components, giving you practical options for repair, refurbishment, or ongoing curtain wall maintenance that balance budget, access complexity, and long-term performance.
Once instructed, we plan the safest and most cost-effective delivery methodology for your curtain walling system. This includes access method selection, material logistics, site-specific risk assessments and method statements, and a clear delivery sequence that accounts for live-site constraints, operational hours, and any out-of-hours working requirements.
On completion, we hand back a fully serviced façade with photographic evidence and insurance-backed guarantees, providing peace of mind and a clear record for your maintenance files. Sky Access Glazing can operate as either principal contractor or specialist subcontractor across all curtain walling systems, depending on the requirements of your project.
Relevant Curtain Wall Repair Success Stories
- Oversized Glass Replacement
Difficult Access Glass ReplacementDifficult Access Glass Replacement
Replacement of difficult access glass replacement
The client requested our assistance to help replace a patch fitted double glazed unit that had shattered.
Curtain Wall Glass ReplacementCurtain Wall Glass Replacement
Replacement of defective glazing to curtain walling
The Sky Access Glazing team were tasked with undertaking an annual facade and maintenance package for a commercial office premises.
Hotel Glazing ReplacementsHotel Glazing Replacements
Replacing cracked glaze units for a hotel
Our client had a number of cracked glazed units to the Hotel which required a replacement solution.
Annual Facade Glazing MaintenanceAnnual Facade Glazing Maintenance
Maintence works to Curtain Wall via Rope Access
The Sky Access Glazing team were tasked with undertaking an annual facade and maintenance package for a commercial office premises.
Curtain Wall Leak InvestigationCurtain Wall Leak Investigation
Glazing Leak Repair
The client had a curtain wall structure which had been leaking for a number of years - the original contractor had ceased trading and there was limited information available.