Façade inspections
Condition surveys, leak and water testing, troubleshooting and diagnosis of façade and glazing problems — on the ground and at height.
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The Façade Doctor / London & UK
Façade faults resolved.Buildings kept operational.
Specialist leak investigation, glazing repairs and façade maintenance for buildings across London and the UK.
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Who we are
A specialist façade and building-envelope contractor working across London and nationwide.
We look after the whole life of a building's façade — inspection, design, supply, installation, planned maintenance and reactive repair.
Our strength is high-level, complex work on occupied, landmark buildings: glass and curtain-wall replacement, cladding and metalwork, and automatic doors. We work on all the major glazing systems — Schüco, WICONA, Kawneer and Reynaers — so we can diagnose faults, source the right parts and carry out lasting repairs.
With years of hands-on experience delivering for Tier 1 clients, we support investors, owners, managers and contractors with practical solutions to avoid — or deal with — façade defects. A hands-on team involved day to day in the planning, management and delivery of every job.
- Inspection to installation
- Planned + reactive maintenance
- Major glazing systems expertise
- Complex occupied buildings
30+
years' combined façade experience
24/7
reactive call-out & make-safe
Tier 1
systems, supply chain & standards
ISO 9001
certified quality management
On siteSpecialist façade work, at height above London.
What we do
Four service areas covering the whole life of a façade.
Design, supply & installation
Glazed curtain wall, windows, unitised façade, cladding, doors and automatic doors — including mock-ups and test rigs for new build and retro-fit.
Explore cladding works →Planned maintenance
O&M and warranty reviews, scheduled inspections, cleaning, fire-door and compliance checks, budget forecasting and tendering of works.
Explore our façade services →Reactive repairs
24/7 call-out and rapid make-safe, high-level glass replacement, leak detection, and automatic-door troubleshooting, repair and replacement.
Explore glazing repairs →Leak investigation & water testing — to CWCT guidelines
01Hose testControlled water test on the suspect area
→02Trace the entry pointOpen up and follow the water path through the build-up
→03Repair & sealSeals, gaskets, flashings or membranes fixed at source
→04Re-test to proveThe same test repeated to show the detail is watertight
Understand your building
Technical knowledge.
A clearer next step.
Useful starting points for building managers, owners and maintenance teams. You do not need to know the system name to get in touch.
01 / Systems & hardware
Windows & door systems
Schüco, Reynaers, Kawneer, WICONA, Aluprof, VELFAC and Cortizo: identification and repair considerations.
Read the guide →02 / Operators & faults
Automatic doors
GEZE, TORMAX and record operators: what to note before arranging an assessment.
Read the guide →03 / Glass & specification
Double-glazed units
Understand misting, glass build-ups, coatings, spacers and the information needed for replacement.
Read the guide →04 / Details & definitions
Façade terminology
A plain-English guide to curtain wall, cladding, seals, drainage and building-envelope terms.
Read the guide →Manufacturer references help identify systems. Suitability, parts availability and repair scope are confirmed through assessment.
Whole-life service
From the architectural stage onwards — and keeping it performing.
01
Supply
Design and supply of façade systems, glass, cladding and doors from the architectural stage.
02
Certify
Mock-ups, test rigs and sign-off so the system performs exactly as specified.
03
Maintain
Clean, service and inspect — preserving warranties and keeping the envelope watertight.
04
Upgrade
Planned upgrades and replacement as the building and its systems age.
Access & safety
Safe access, planned before any works.
RAMS before any worksMethod statement & risk assessment signed off first
Industrial rope accessIRATA-trained and certified teams
MEWP & powered accessPowered access platforms with trained operators
Building maintenance unitCradle & BMU works
Qualified operativesSMSTS/SSSTS supervisors; CSCS, IPAF & PASMA trained technicians
We choose the safest, most efficient access method for each building and each task — always working to current Building Safety Act standards. No works start on site until the RAMS pack is approved and the team briefed.
Selected work
Recent work on occupied, landmark buildings.
Described by type and location. Building names withheld under NDA.
Landmark commercial tower
High-level glazed-unit replacement and remediation of the building's access rig, on a fully occupied iconic City tower.
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Key challenges managed
- Work at height above busy public streets
- Building kept fully operational throughout
- BMU and rope access coordinated at height
Riverside high-rise residential
Cladding, soffit and fascia replacement and balcony roof waterproofing — fascia work by rope access. Principal Contractor; ~28 drops over ~40 weeks.
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Key challenges managed
- Working above residents' balconies
- Continuous access to occupied apartments
- Working over occupied balconies
Residential landmark tower
High-level glass replacement to an occupied residential tower, using a building maintenance unit and rope access.
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Key challenges managed
- Glass replacement at height on a slender tower
- Dropped-object control over public areas
- Working around residents in occupied flats
Major sports stadium
Façade reinstatement works at a live sporting venue, sequenced around the match and event calendar.
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Key challenges managed
- Working around live events and crowds
- Short, fixed windows between fixtures
- Public safety in a busy venue
Transport-interface scheme
Installation and replacement of large structural canopy glass over a busy public entrance beside a major transport hub.
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Key challenges managed
- Heavy structural glass over public areas
- Working next to a live transport interface
- Craneage in a constrained location
Prime residential building
Façade and glazing remediation to a high-value, heritage-sensitive building in a prime central London location.
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Key challenges managed
- Protecting high-specification heritage fabric
- Restricted access & storage
- Resident and neighbour interfaces
Track record
Trusted by Tier 1 contractors, leading London developers & property and facility management companies.
Safety, quality & accreditations
Certificates and memberships.
Working in the UK demands a keen focus on safety — especially with larger clients. Our systems and supply chain are built for it. View the records below, including their dates, or contact us for current verification and insurance documents.
Constructionline Gold
Gold membership certificate issued 14 April 2026. Status is dynamic; confirm current verification on the Constructionline platform.
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SSIP — Acclaim
Please contact us for current SSIP assessment evidence. The previous certificate is not offered here as proof of current accreditation.
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Social Value
Social Value question-set completion recorded on 4 February 2025. This dated record does not confirm current platform status.
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CWCT Member
Membership certificate covers 1 October 2025 to 1 October 2026. Please request the latest record for work after that date.
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ICO Registered
ICO registration ZB851540. The registration certificate states an expiry date of 13 January 2027.
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ISO 9001:2015
Quality management certificate 268001, issued 20 April 2026 by the British Assessment Bureau. Expires 19 April 2029, subject to annual assessments.
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What’s wrong with your façade?
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Let's work together.
Reactive repair, planned maintenance or a new project — message us on WhatsApp, call, or send a note about your project.