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High-Rise & Balcony Repair
High-rise residential blocks and commercial towers face unique exposure to aggressive weathering, structural fatigue, and stringent health and safety scrutiny. We specialise in the structural remediation of high-rise assets, with a critical focus on failing concrete balconies, structural facades, and post-tensioned frameworks. Following recent legislative changes and high-profile industry failures, ensuring the safety of elevated structures has never been more vital. Our highly trained teams utilise roped access and precision non-destructive testing (NDT) to diagnose structural risks at height. We deliver targeted concrete remediation, crack injection, and high-tensile composite reinforcement to secure balconies and facades, ensuring full compliance with the Building Safety Act. Explore our high-rise capabilities, balcony remediation case studies, and safety insights below.
News & Insights
Balcony Repair and Restoration of High-Rise Residential Buildings
A Case Study in Concrete Condition Assessment, Maintenance, and Remediation Balconies are among the most exposed elements of any high-rise residential building. Subjected to constant weathering, temperature variation, and moisture ingress, they are particularly vulnerable to long-term deterioration of both the concrete structure and reinforcement. Like many concrete structures, structural defects can remain hidden until […]
Reasons Not To Lean On Your Hotel Balcony Railing.
The incident is still under investigation, but according to the initial reports, a guest was leaning on his balcony railing at the Moana Surfrider Hotel earlier that day, and later, the balcony railing fell and landed on the beach below. Luckily, the railing missed directly crushing beachgoers below, but did cause some minor injuries to […]
Unsafe Affordable Housing – How Big is Problem?
Unsafe Affordable Housing The Barking Balcony Tragedy The tragic balcony collapse in Barking, East London has revealed the unsafe conditions of unsafe affordable housing in the area. More than 400 properties have been deemed hazardous following the incident, which occurred at the Gascoigne East estate. Built by Bouygues on behalf of Barking & Dagenham Council, […]
Concrete Scanning: Hidden Balcony Dangers Revealed
Concrete scanning, using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), is essential in maintaining concrete balconies. This non-destructive method detects hidden issues like rebar corrosion, voids, and cracks, which traditional inspections may miss. Regular scanning helps prevent serious structural failures, ensuring safety and prolonging the life of balconies. It enables early detection of problems, allowing for targeted repairs […]
Brightons Concrete Balconies and the BBC
“Worth our salt” – Structural Repairs and BBC News back on the concrete balconies of Brighton. Structural Repairs were recently invited to to take a closer look at the current state of the Brent Cross Flyover by the BBC? Spoiler alert… It wasn’t pretty. We discovered a lot of exposed reinforcement that should have been […]
How safe is your concrete balcony?
Your concrete balcony is prone to delamination so the Structural Repair team what to ask… How safe is your concrete balcony? What is delamination? Concrete delamination is where the concrete spalls or blows and becomes structurally unsafe. The structure loses its integrity. Concrete delamination is caused by moisture, air and water, penetrating the concrete over a […]
Projects and Case Studies
Concrete Scanning of Balcony Hazards
Concrete Scanning of Balcony Hazards In a recent project, Structural Repairs’ cutting-edge concrete scanning technology unveiled a balcony teetering on the brink of collapse, averting potential tragedy and showcasing our pivotal role in safeguarding lives through expert building assessment and rehabilitation. The Challenge Our team faced a formidable challenge during a recent concrete balcony assessment […]
