Building facades across Greenwich are subject to weathering, material degradation, structural movement and fire safety concerns. Our facade investigation team provides detailed assessment of external wall systems to inform maintenance, remediation and safety decisions. Getting the investigation right first time avoids wasted expenditure on the wrong repairs.
We investigate facade defects and performance issues across Greenwich, covering all external wall types from traditional masonry to modern curtain walling and rainscreen cladding systems. Common facade issues in Greenwich include settlement in Georgian terraces on riverside alluvial ground, damp penetration in period maritime buildings, structural movement in converted industrial waterfront buildings and the effects of Georgian maritime heritage and modern developments on the external envelope.
Investigation of cladding systems on buildings in Greenwich, assessing condition, fire performance, fixing adequacy and weather tightness.
Assessment of traditional masonry facades across Greenwich, investigating cracking, spalling, mortar decay and structural adequacy.
Investigation of curtain walling systems on commercial and residential buildings in Greenwich, assessing seal integrity, glass condition and frame corrosion.
Planned maintenance assessment for building facades in Greenwich, identifying priority repairs and projecting lifecycle costs for external wall elements.
Greenwich properties are particularly prone to settlement in Georgian terraces on riverside alluvial ground, damp penetration in period maritime buildings, structural movement in converted industrial waterfront buildings. Understanding these local defect patterns is essential for anyone commissioning a survey, planning remedial works or assessing the condition of a Greenwich building.
Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site with extensive planning controls; Greenwich Council works with Historic England on all significant applications affecting the World Heritage Site buffer zone. Any works to properties in Greenwich must be assessed against these planning and heritage requirements, and our services are delivered with full awareness of what Greenwich Council will and will not permit.
Our surveyors cover Greenwich and the surrounding Greenwich area. The area is accessible via Greenwich (Elizabeth line, National Rail, DLR), Cutty Sark (DLR), and our team carries out regular inspections across Greenwich SE10.
We investigate all facade types in Greenwich including brick and stone masonry, render, cladding systems, curtain walling, rainscreen panels and composite external wall systems.
We use a range of access methods including cradles, mast climbers, abseiling and drones depending on the building height and facade type. We select the most appropriate and cost-effective method for each building in Greenwich.
Yes. We frequently combine facade investigations with PAS 9980 fire risk appraisals for buildings in Greenwich, providing a comprehensive assessment of both condition and fire performance.
We recommend facade inspections every five to ten years as part of planned maintenance, or sooner if defects become visible. Higher-risk elements like cladding fixings may warrant more frequent assessment.
Greenwich buildings are subject to settlement in Georgian terraces on riverside alluvial ground, damp penetration in period maritime buildings, structural movement in converted industrial waterfront buildings. These can manifest in facade deterioration including mortar decay, cracking, spalling and moisture ingress. Our investigations target these known failure mechanisms in Greenwich's building stock.
Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site with extensive planning controls; Greenwich Council works with Historic England on all significant applications affecting the World Heritage Site buffer zone. Facade repair and replacement in conservation areas must use appropriate materials and methods. Our investigation reports specify repairs that comply with both technical and planning requirements.