Façade Quality Control Services

Following the Grenfell Tower fire and the increased scrutiny around external wall systems, independent inspections and verification have become increasingly important. 

Installation defects, undocumented material substitution and poor workmanship can all affect fire performance, weather resistance and long-term durability.

Independent façade quality control helps reduce the risk of:

• fire safety failures within external wall systems 
• water ingress caused by defective installation or detailing 
• non-compliant materials being used on site 
• installation defects affecting façade performance 
• increased long-term maintenance and repair costs 
• occupant safety concerns 
• disputes relating to workmanship or compliance 

Quality control inspections also provide valuable support for FRAEW surveys, façade inspections and remediation projects, by providing clear records of how works have been carried out on site.

We can assist in developing a robust façade quality control plan tailored to the proposed works, helping establish clear inspection criteria, reporting requirements and compliance checkpoints from the outset.

As remediation or installation works progress, we become your independent expert eyes on site. Inspection visits can be scheduled to align with key stages of the works, allowing workmanship, materials and installation details to be reviewed throughout the project.

Façade Quality control inspections may include:

• reviewing materials delivered and stored on site 
• monitoring the progress of remediation or installation works 
• assessing workmanship and installation quality 
• checking compliance with the agreed quality control plan 
• evaluation at inspection hold points
• witnessing on-site testing where required 
• witnessing off-site testing or inspections if required 

Façade Quality Report

Following each inspection, a detailed Façade Quality Report is issued. These records provide a clear audit trail of the works and can support compliance documentation, project records and future investigations if required. Reports outline:

• works found to be acceptable 
• areas requiring corrective action or further review 
• photographic evidence of findings 
• recommendations where remedial work is required 

Façade Inspections

Many façade defects only become visible during installation and may be concealed as works progress. Independent inspection at key stages helps ensure issues are identified and addressed before systems are closed up or completed, providing clear accountability throughout the project.

Independent inspections after completion can help identify outstanding defects and confirm that completed works align with the agreed remediation or installation standards.

These inspections may also support wider façade investigations, condition surveys or FRAEW assessments where external wall performance needs to be verified.

What you receive after each inspection

• Quality Report 
• Photographic evidence 
• Non-compliance observations 
• Recommendations 
• Inspection records 
• Compliance tracking

With more than 40 years of experience in façade inspection and investigation, Barry Jubb Associates provides independent support for façade quality control, grounded in practical site experience and detailed technical understanding.

We work across London, the Midlands and the South of England, supporting residential, commercial and mixed-use projects with:

• remediation quality control  
• compliance-focused inspections 
• detailed defect identification and verification 
• technical oversight during façade works 
• practical guidance based on real installation experience 
• independent reporting

Our approach combines technical expertise with hands-on inspection, helping clients identify issues early and prevent costly mistakes.