Façade Surveys for Remediation

Before a façade can be repaired, replaced or remediated, you need to understand what is actually there.

Existing drawings and previous reports do not always reflect the building as constructed. Our dedicated survey division, Trident Facades Surveys, investigates existing façade and external wall systems to establish their construction, condition and performance.

The findings provide the technical information needed to determine the appropriate remediation strategy, scope of works and design.

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Why Start With a Façade Survey?

The construction of an existing façade is not always fully documented. Drawings may be incomplete, previous alterations may not be recorded, and the actual wall build-up can differ from the original design.

Intrusive investigation and opening-up can establish what is actually present behind the external finish, including:

Cladding and panel materials
Fixings and support systems
Insulation
Cavity construction
Cavity barriers
Fire stopping
Substrate
Interfaces and junctions
Areas of damage or deterioration

Understanding the existing construction provides the evidence needed to develop an appropriate remediation strategy and design.

Our Façade Survey Services

Trident Facades Surveys provides investigation and assessment services for existing façade and external wall systems.

Façade Condition Surveys

Assessment of the external façade to identify visible defects, deterioration, damage and areas requiring further investigation.

External Wall Surveys

Investigation of the complete external wall build-up, including cladding, insulation, fixings, cavities, barriers and associated components.

Intrusive Investigation & Opening-Up

Targeted opening-up to establish concealed construction and verify the condition of materials and components where existing information is insufficient.

Cladding Investigations

Identification and assessment of cladding materials, fixing arrangements, support systems and associated façade components.

PAS 9980 Assessments

Fire risk appraisals of external wall construction in accordance with PAS 9980 where applicable to the building and assessment requirements.

FRAEW

Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls providing a detailed assessment of the external wall construction and relevant fire risk factors.

EWS1

External Wall System assessment to provide the information required for the EWS1 process where applicable.

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From Investigation To Remediation

A survey should provide more than a report. It should establish the information needed to determine what happens next.

Where remediation is required, the findings from the investigation can feed directly into the remediation strategy, design and delivery process undertaken by Trident Facades.

This provides a clear route from:

Investigation → Assessment → Strategy → Design → Remediation

The survey and remediation functions operate within the same business, allowing technical information to be carried through the project without unnecessary duplication or loss between separate organisations.

Already Have A Survey?

If you already have a façade survey, FRAEW, EWS1 or other assessment, we can review the available information and discuss the next stage of the remediation process.

If you don’t yet have sufficient information, we can arrange the appropriate investigation

Arrange A Façade Survey

Need to establish the construction and condition of your building’s façade?

Tell us about the building and the information you already have. We can help identify the appropriate survey or investigation required before remediation.