Surveying
Surveying in the conservation environment is fraught with difficulties, not least because older buildings are often unsafe to access by conventional means, either because they have gone to ruin or because they were not designed with accessibility in mind. Rope access offers a new opportunity where these difficulties are encountered. Traditionally used for basic inspections, our lead surveyor Declan Cahill immediately saw the potential for rope access to reduce risk for clients and specifiers when used for detailed surveys. Through his expertise, gained through the SPAB Lethaby Scholarship, and by working with some of the most well respected architects practices in the UK, we have created a unique service by combining his knowledge with the site based experience of craftspeople and conservation specialists. If you would like a comprehensive overview of what is possible with modern access methods, we offer a CPD service as detailed in our Consultation page.
Comprehensive Reporting
One of the main things that makes our surveying service unique amongst rope access companies is our in house IHBC accredited building surveyor. With over a decade of experience in both the public and private sectors, our lead surveyor is capable of producing high quality reports with up to RIBA Stage 4 detail.
These tender ready documents can be produced independently, or they can be a bolt on to an existing survey. This removes the need to interpret low quality reports and information, which streamlines processes such as quinquennial inspections, saving time and money for all involved.
Tactile is Better
Although drones have become something of an industry standard, they leave much to be desired. A drone survey can be a good first step to determine general condition, but a tactile survey is where the detail is discovered, and rope access surveys are perfect for determining whether suspected faults are actually in need of attention.
By combining modern access with drones, thermal imagining, and non-destructive tactile surveys, we can reduce how much is left to chance. This ensures that once the survey is completed, work can start without interruption, making projects run more smoothly and cost efficiently for all involved.
Risk Reduction
One of the key issues that we have identified with traditional surveys is that they are liable to lack detail where the access is difficult. These are often the places where costs spiral once work begins, but with modern access methods this needn't be the case.
With a comprehensive and tactile rope access survey, there is no reason why contractors should find any surprises once on site. Input from our maintenance & repair team can feed into the survey and reporting process, ensuring that specifications and schedules are well suited and realistic.
With comprehensive RIBA Stage 3&4 reporting capabilities, our rope access surveys are perfect either as a bolt on to ground level surveys, or as a standalone product.
