Projects
On the ropes, around London
Real jobs, real buildings, photographed by our technicians. Filter by type of work, and tap any photo to see it full size.
Our work in 3D
Real jobs, rebuilt as live models
Six buildings from our own job photos, modelled with the access method we used on each one. Drag to turn them, and compare with the real photo.
THE REAL JOBBrick-lattice landmark on the South Bank
A stepped, twisting brick tower in a public space. We worked down the facade on ropes with nothing more than a barrier zone below.
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THE REAL JOBGlazed roof lantern on a flat roof
A faceted glass lantern rising above a flat roof. Rigged from roof anchors, a technician works across the glazing to clean and inspect it.
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THE REAL JOBGlass tower over the Thames
A unit replaced high above the river. The A-frame and winch on the roof did the lifting, and our technicians guided the glass in from the ropes.
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THE REAL JOBCurved-corner glass residential tower
Banded blue glazing wrapping a curved corner. Two technicians descend side by side on twin ropes, cleaning each drop top to bottom.
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THE REAL JOBStone road bridge over a river
Vegetation cleared from the bridge face by technicians on ropes from the parapet. Traffic and the river kept moving.
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THE REAL JOBBrick residential block with walkways
Window and fabric repairs on an occupied block. Residents stayed home while technicians worked from roof anchors.
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Glazing works above the Thames
Glass unit lift on a tower
A-frame and powered winch
Multi-cup vacuum lifter
Vacuum lifter at height
Guiding a unit into place
Fitting a unit from ropes
Atrium roof glazing
Glass dome access
Water testing glazing
Curtain wall works
Out-of-hours works
Cracked unit removal
New glass going up
Facade clean with the team
Landmark building access
Glass tower descent
Above the London skyline
Roof glazing clean
Solar panel cleaning
Curved glass canopy
Heritage facade
Dark glass facade
Glass corner building
Facade team on ropes
Roof garden access
Squeegee on glass
Skylight cleaning
Residential block repairs
Flat roof with City views
Roof coating
Parapet gutter
Tile roof repair
Sill sealant
Joint ready for sealant
Abseil with Battersea views
Window repairs on flats
Coated gutter outlet
Roof rig and barriers
Bridge works over the river
Bridge vegetation clearance
River bridge
Bridge parapet accessWhat clients say
In their own words
Taken from emails sent to us by clients and main contractors. Names withheld for privacy.
“I’m really pleased with the service on this project… I was impressed with the speed at which you responded to our initial enquiry, for the clarity in agreeing a scope of works and providing a quote, and then for the detail in the worksheet.”
“Your team and execution was incredibly impressive and I will highly recommend your firm for any future works.”
“Your guys were really good, punctual, professional and they did a great job. Well done and thanks.”
“Feedback from the homeowner thanking them for being professional, punctual and leaving the roof area spotless. He is very happy with the work and the standard it was carried out to.”
“My team was very impressed how clean and tidy you left all the areas where you have been working.”
“Your men did an excellent job and were very competent in Curtain Wall Systems.”
“…helped us make it safe in the short term. They have been a pleasure to work with.”
“Thanks for the report and for organising the work to be done so quickly from when we first spoke.”
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