Window and door perimeters
Removal and replacement of failed external sealant around frames, sills and interfaces.
Services / Rope access
Rope access mastic and high level sealant repairs.
Commercial repair work to window perimeters, curtain walling, cladding, façade joints and movement joints. We review the sealant failure first, then confirm whether rope access is the right way to reach it.
IRATA Level 3 supervision
Site specific RAMS
Rescue planning
UK commercial enquiries
Sealant scope
Work that can be reviewed for rope access.
The access method does not change the basics of good joint sealing. The existing material, substrate, joint size, movement and exposure still need to be understood before a product and repair detail are agreed.
Curtain walling and glazing
Targeted perimeter and interface resealing where access from the ground is not practical.
Cladding and façade joints
Failed panel joints and external sealant sections reviewed for removal and replacement.
Movement joints
Joint dimensions, movement demand and existing backing are checked before a repair is specified.
External penetrations
Weather sealing around suitable pipes, ducts and service entries. This does not include fire stopping.
Inspection and targeted repairs
Accessible suspect joints can be recorded and repaired as part of an agreed high level scope.
Choosing access
Rope access is one option, not the default.
HSE guidance requires work at height to be planned using a hierarchy of controls. Ground based work and collective protection are considered before personal protection methods. That is why the access decision follows the scope review rather than being made from height alone.
The building
Height, shape, roof access, suitable anchors and the position of the joints all affect the access plan.
The amount of work
A short targeted repair and a full elevation programme need different access, labour and site arrangements.
The area below
Entrances, roads, residents, visitors and other trades affect exclusion zones and the working sequence.
Conditions and rescue
Weather exposure, emergency arrangements and a workable rescue plan are reviewed before work starts.
Before pricing
Send enough context to assess the work and the access.
A close photograph shows the joint condition. A wider photograph shows where that joint sits on the building. Both are needed for a useful first review.
Send project photosBuilding address and site contact
Clear photographs of the elevation and affected joints
Approximate height, floor level and extent of work
Drawings, window schedules or survey information if available
Known roof access, anchor or façade access information
Details of leaks, staining or previous repair attempts
Programme, working hours and access restrictions
Any required completion photographs or records
From enquiry to handover
How a rope access repair is handled.
Rescue arrangements are planned before rope access work begins. They are part of the working method and do not rely on the emergency services as the plan.
Scope review
We review the building, affected joints and available information. If the cause or extent is unclear, a site assessment may be needed.
Access decision
Rope access, a MEWP or scaffold is considered against the work at height hierarchy and the practical needs of the job.
Quote and planning
The quote identifies the sealant work, access method and agreed records. RAMS and rescue planning follow for the confirmed scope.
Joint preparation
Failed material is removed and the joint is cleaned. Backing, primer and product requirements are checked for the actual substrates.
Work and handover
Sealant is applied and tooled to the agreed detail. The site contact receives the completion information included in the quote.
Coverage
Based in Liverpool. Commercial enquiries across the UK.
Suitable projects are reviewed nationwide, including London. Distance, travel, accommodation and access set up are considered when the quote is prepared.
Commercial documentation
Prepared around the confirmed scope.
Risk assessments, method statements and rescue planning are site specific. Insurance information and agreed completion records can be provided for the job.
Rope access questions
Points to settle before booking.
Is rope access always the best option for high level sealant repairs?
No. The work at height hierarchy, building, duration, reach and area below all matter. A MEWP or scaffold can be more suitable. We review access after understanding the sealant scope.
Who carries out the rope access work?
The work is delivered with an established team of IRATA qualified rope access technicians under Level 3 supervision. Team size is set by the scope, access plan and rescue arrangements.
Can you confirm that failed sealant is the cause of a leak?
We can identify visibly failed or poorly bonded sealant in the agreed inspection area. Water can enter through several parts of a building envelope, so sealant repairs should not be presented as a diagnosis where the source has not been established.
What safety information is prepared?
Commercial rope access work is planned with site specific risk assessments, method statements and rescue arrangements. Relevant insurance and competence information can be supplied for the project.
Do you cover projects outside Liverpool?
Yes. Next Level Sealants is based in Liverpool and reviews suitable commercial rope access projects across the UK. Travel and accommodation are included in the quote where needed.
Can the work be completed while a building is occupied?
Often, but it depends on the elevation and the area below. Entrances, paths, car parks and occupied rooms may affect exclusion zones, working hours and phasing.
Have survey photos or a building report?
Send the files with the address and the affected elevation.
Ready when you are
Send the building, joint and access details.
Include wide and close photographs, the address, approximate height and the extent of work. We will review whether rope access is suitable and what else is needed to quote.
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