Overhead Glazing Refurbishment
Refurbishment and Maintenance to Atrium Glazing
Our client had a variety of overhead glazing structures throughout their busy Shopping Centre site which were showing signs of age related dilapidation.
Why Sky Access For Your
Glazing Leak Repair?
Our priority is to identify the root cause of a leak before recommending any repair or refurbishment solution. When left unaddressed or incorrectly repaired, glazing leaks can lead to costly structural issues and create real health and safety risks for building occupants.
Every glazing leak project begins with a site survey to assess defects, access requirements, and the wider façade condition. As part of our commercial leak detection service, our experienced technicians carry out targeted window leak detection to distinguish between a localised fault and a system-wide failure before any works are specified. This diagnostic-first approach means the remedy we propose matches the cause, not just the symptom.
Where required, we conduct water testing to glazing systems to identify precise leak locations, then carry out targeted spot repairs or a broader refurbishment programme. All surveys and leak investigations are completed by 100% in-house IRATA Level 3 technicians, working in full compliance with BS 6262 and current Working at Height Regulations.
- Fully compliant with BS 6262 and Working at Height Regulations so we control the inherent risks of high-level glazing work and protect your organisation at every stage.
- Comprehensive insurance-backed guarantees give you lasting confidence in the durability of every glazing leak repair and refurbishment we complete.
- 100% in-house IRATA Level 3 technicians on every project so you benefit from consistent specialist expertise with no reliance on subcontractors.
Common Glazing Leak Repairs We Conduct
Once our investigation identifies the root cause, our experienced technicians replace defective components and propose suitable upgrades where required. You receive a clear, prioritised remedial plan designed to deliver long-term water ingress repairs and peace of mind.
Typical glazing leak repair works include:
Our specialist access capability means we can assist with overhead glazing leak repair, atrium leak repairs, curtain wall leak repairs and rooflight leak repairs, even where the affected area is difficult to reach.
What Can Cause Glazing Leaks?
Commercial glazing can begin to leak for several different reasons, which is why the structure must be properly surveyed and the root cause identified before any remedial works or water ingress repairs are specified. Without accurate diagnosis, surface-only treatments rarely deliver a lasting result.
- Incorrect installation can create weak points that allow water to bypass the intended weather line and track into the building. Poorly aligned frames, missing baffles, or incorrect sealant detailing often only become apparent years after installation, once water ingress has already caused damage.
- Seal, gasket or joint failure is common as systems age and can leave once-effective barriers no longer watertight. Existing weather seals, system gasketry, and glass-to-glass joints can shrink, harden, or become dislodged, leading to recurring leaks that surface-applied sealant alone will not resolve.
- Drainage issues prevent water from discharging correctly, so instead of flowing through designed drainage paths, it backs up and finds the easiest route into the building. Blocked weep holes, incorrect falls, or damaged drainage components can all cause water to track internally.
- Defective components or past repairs can introduce new leak paths when incompatible materials, poor detailing, or non-original parts have been used. These historic remedial works can mask the underlying problem for a period before failing again, and restoring the system to a reliable, long-term condition requires a properly investigated and targeted approach to water ingress repairs.
Using our specialist access capabilities, Sky Access UK can safely reach, assess, and identify the underlying causes of glazing leaks at any height or in any difficult-to-access location. From this investigation, we produce a tailored, long-term repair package designed to resolve the root cause, control water ingress, and eliminate the associated risks to your building and its occupants.
Relevant Glazing Leak Repair Success Stories
- Overhead Glazing Refurbishment
Glass Roof Leaking Seals RepairGlass Roof Leaking Seals Repair
Repair of leaking silicon weather seals to glass roof
After ongoing issues, our client required a solution for a glass roof repair.
Rooflight RefurbishmentRooflight Refurbishment
Overhaul and refurbishment of leaking rooflight
The Sky Access Glazing team were approached to assist with a rooflight refurbishment
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.