Why Sky Access for your 
Canopy Glazing Repair

With our specialism in glazing at height, Sky Access are regularly tasked with undertaking complex glass canopy repairs throughout the UK. Our clients are offered a full comprehensive solution for their project requirements and we include for all access, materials, lifting equipment and any associated permits / licences.

This focus has led us to work with a number of commercial and retail clients throughout the UK.

Our experience of working on these structures in high footfall locations means we understand a flexible approach is required to minimise disruption to the building occupiers. With this in mind, we often conduct works at hours to suit our clients to ensure a safe and efficient operation.

Technician using a mobile access platform to carry out glass canopy repair work above the entrance to The Millennium Grandstand.

Fully Compliant With BS 6262
& Working At Height Regulations

CHAS Accredited Contractor
ISO 14001 and ISO 9001

100% In-House
IRATA Technicians

Why Rope
Access Glazing?

Sky Access UK is a nationwide rope access contractor focused specifically on glazing works at height. Using rope access glazing techniques, we provide a safe, efficient and cost-effective way to reach curtain walling, atria and façades where traditional access is difficult, disruptive or simply impractical.

For many commercial buildings, rope access glazing repair and refurbishment offers clear advantages over scaffolding and heavy plant. Our IRATA-trained technicians position themselves precisely at the workface, complete the task, and withdraw without leaving long-term structures in place around a live environment.

This approach suits busy hotels, offices and high-footfall sites where maintaining normal operations is essential. By keeping access methods light and controlled, we reduce set-up time, minimise ground-level obstruction and help you avoid the cost and visual impact of a full elevation scaffold.

  • All rope access glazing works comply with BS 6262 and the Working at Height Regulations, supported by site-specific risk assessments and method statements prepared before work begins.
  • Comprehensive insurance-backed guarantees are provided upon completion, giving you a clear record for your own stakeholders and peace of mind that the work is properly evidenced.
  • Our rope access teams are 100% in-house IRATA Level 3 led technicians, meaning we do not rely on subcontractors and retain direct control over safety, competence and quality on every project.
Rope access team using a mobile crane to install metal canopy panels on a commercial retail building at night.

What Canopy Glazing Repairs
can we conduct?

Our experienced Glazing Technicians undertake a large variety of repairs to glass canopy structures including:

  • Canopy Glass Replacement
  • Inspection of Glass Canopy structures
  • Canopy Glazing Leak Repairs
  • Refurbishment to Glass Canopies
  • Replacement of canopy glazing isolation
  • Assessment and repairs to associated fixings
Technicians using a van-mounted access platform to carry out glass canopy repair work in the courtyard at Pepys Court.

How do we conduct repairs
to glazed canopies?

Each site has its own specific requirements and we assess all options to choose the safest method. This has led us to use a variety of solutions including rope access, glazing robots, specialist floor cranes, mechanical access as well as city cranes to conduct repairs.

If you require assistance with the repair of your canopy structure then get in contact with our Team here.

Crane and glass lifting equipment being used to carry out glazed canopy repair work at The Jockey Club grandstand.