Cladding & Façade Inspections & Investigation Services

Cladding inspections play a critical role in identifying safety issues, construction defects and material failures early, before they develop into serious and costly problems. 

Following the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the condition and performance of cladding systems has come under greater scrutiny, particularly where combustible materials or complex façades are present. 

Regular cladding inspections help duty holders meet their obligations under the Building Regulations (including Approved Document B and Regulation 7), the Fire Safety Act 2021, the Building Safety Act 2022 and the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022. They also provide the information needed to determine whether further assessment, such as a full FRAEW (Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls), is required.

Cladding inspections are especially important for:

• High-risk buildings, including multi-storey residential blocks, student accommodation, healthcare facilities and buildings with vulnerable occupants
• Complex façade systems such as mixed cladding types, rainscreens or interfaces with balconies and penetrations
• Buildings with known or suspected cladding defects or a history of water ingress, movement or material failure
• Older buildings where original records are incomplete or product substitution may have occurred
• Properties undergoing refurbishment, where understanding the condition of the existing façade is essential for safe and compliant design

Common cladding defects include:

• Incorrectly installed cladding panels
• Missing or defective cavity barriers
• Poor fire stopping around windows, penetrations and interfaces
• Water ingress and failed weathering details
• Unsupported or inadequately fixed insulation
• Product substitution or undocumented materials
• Deteriorated or incompatible materials
• Defective coatings, sealants or finishes
• Improper drainage or ventilation in façade systems
• Movement, distortion or panel displacement

Identifying these kinds of cladding defects early allows for proportionate remedial work, targeted repairs and better long-term building performance. 

Whether the inspection report highlights isolated defects or wider cladding system concerns, our remediation consultancy service supports building owners, managing agents and duty holders with the design, planning and prioritisation of remedial works.

We assist with:

• interpreting inspection and testing results
• identifying the most critical issues to address
• evaluating remediation options
• developing proportionate repair or replacement strategies
• coordinating with fire engineers, designers and contractors
• supporting procurement and project planning

Our goal is always to recommend proportionate, technically robust solutions rather than unnecessary or overly invasive works.

As cladding consultants with specialist expertise in cladding inspection, façade investigation and external wall diagnostics, we provide the technical clarity that building owners, managing agents, and developers rely on. Our project experience includes multi-storey residential buildings, student accommodation and mixed-use developments.

Working throughout London, the Midlands and the South of England, we tailor every inspection to the specific cladding systems, construction history and access constraints of your building. Our approach is detailed, proportionate and evidence-led, ensuring you receive clear findings and practical guidance rather than generic reporting.