Facade Audits and Maintenance Planning
Building facades are constantly exposed to weather, movement, and ageing. Over time, small defects such as coating breakdown, or concrete spalling can develop into serious safety risks or costly water ingress problems if left unchecked.
A façade audit is a systematic inspection of the entire building envelope, typically carried out every 5 years in line with international best practice (e.g. BS 8210 Code of Practice for Facilities Management). Using rope access, elevated work platforms, or other safe access methods, we capture 100% of the façade area, not just what is visible from the ground.
The purpose of the audit is to:
- Identify safety risks such as loose tiles, spalling concrete, or insecure glass that may endanger occupants or the public.
- Record performance issues like failing sealants, corrosion, or water staining that may compromise durability.
- Provide a clear maintenance forecast, helping building owners and managers to plan and budget for repairs before problems escalate.
Our audit reports present findings in plain language with photographs and elevation mark-ups, so facility managers, strata committees, and owners can easily understand the priorities. We separate urgent safety items from general maintenance issues and highlight where monitoring may be sufficient instead of immediate repair.
This approach gives asset owners and managers the confidence that their façade is safe, compliant, and maintained for long-term performance. Regular audits also demonstrate duty-of-care compliance and reduce the risk of unexpected failures that can disrupt building use or expose owners to liability.
