Concrete Repairs & Building Maintenance
Horizon can offer varying types of building maintenance. From concrete repair on high-rise buildings, to general roof maintenance, gutter & sky light cleaning on warehouse and listed buildings.
Horizon can achieve works like this through access techniques including roped access (abseiling) cradle and platform access or working from lifeline systems both fixed and temporary.
If you have a building maintenance issue we suggest in the first instance that you contact us either via telephone or email to discuss further. Call on 0115 9657 400
Concrete repair, cradle & Rope access Case study
Horizon was called upon to provide a solution for an aging residential block in the heart of Leicester. Concrete spalls were falling from columns on the exterior of this high rise building, resulting in a potential serious threat of injury to passing pedestrians and road users, as well as surrounding properties.
A rope access survey was undertaken by Horizon’s specialist team to determine the extent and nature of the spalling. This was followed by a detailed report identifying the scale of the problem and a practical, safe solution to repair it, supported by risk assessment and method statement for undertaking the works required.
An application was promptly sought from Leicester City Council and the Highways Agency to carry out all the work that would affect pedestrian and pavement areas around the building, in order that appropriate exclusion zones could be set up while working, and a site cabin could be positioned on site for the duration of the works. A roof survey was also undertaken to determine the safe working load of the roof and anchor points.
Once confirmed, Horizon was then able to proceed with the recommended work using cradle access. Horizon’s inspection findings had concluded that there was spalling of defective concrete resulting from low cover to the reinforcing steel, carbonation of the concrete and moisture penetration. The team quickly identified a suitable specialist product to protect the steelwork which required the removal of loose scale and corrosion deposits. The exposed steel was coated and allowed to dry. Horizon then proceeded to over clad the concrete panels using pre-formed PVC coated sheeting, which was coloured to blend into the building to reduce the visual impact of the works.
All works were completed on time, without incident or any masonry falling. To avoid any problems of a similar nature in the future, Horizon has been retained to carry out an on-going assessment programme. An annual inspection will be undertaken from now on with a detailed report submitted each year for the client’s consideration
