Facade Inspections & Reports

Get up close to problems. Find root causes. Make smart repair decisions.

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Know Exactly What's Wrong Before You Fix It

At Integrity Projects, we deliver hands-on façade inspections for high-rise buildings across Sydney, getting close-quarters access to slab edges, window perimeters, and movement joints to identify exactly what’s wrong and why. Using rope access, we reach problems that others can only guess at from the ground — without scaffolding, road closures, or disruption.

20+ Years Experience

Professional façade inspections aren't just about finding defects — they diagnose the root causes, prioritise urgent repairs, and help you make informed decisions about your building's future. We can provide high-quality bound and electronic reports, often relied upon by consultants to provide scope of works documents (sample reports available), including our expert opinion as builders and photo/video evidence.

Inspection

Identify Root Causes

Concrete

Prioritise Repairs

Rope

Cost Effective Abseiling Techniques

What We Inspect & Test On Sydney's High Rises

Close Visual Inspection

  • Get arm’s length access to check every surface
  • Water testing, leak diagnosis and remediation
  • Tap test to find loose render and concrete
  • Photo and video everything with exact locations
  • Remove and make safe of immediate safety hazards on the spot

Balustrade & Safety Checks

  • Test posts, handrails, and glass panel fixings
  • Check for loose base plates and corroded brackets
  • Verify structural sealants and weatherproofing
  • Document movement and alignment issues

Water Ingress Investigation

  • Trace leak paths at windows and joints
  • Water testing, leak diagnosis and remediation
  • Test sealants and movement joint performance
  • Check penetrations and interface details
  • Identify moisture damage and staining patterns

Structural Elements

  • Inspect slab edges and balcony supports
  • Check concrete condition and steel corrosion
  • Test coating systems and protective finishes
  • Assess load-bearing components and connections

Hard-to-Reach Areas

  • Internal shaft and duct inspections
  • Chemical tank assessments (where safe)
  • Confined space condition checks
  • Areas inaccessible by other methods

 

Why Inspections Matter

Corporation

Property & Strata Managers

Get clear reports that help you understand problems and plan budgets effectively.

Facility management

Building Owners

Protect your investment with regular condition assessments and maintenance planning.

Residential

Facility Managers

Stay ahead of problems with detailed inspections that prevent costly surprises.

Hotel

Remedial Engineers

Work from accurate, photo-documented findings for precise scope development.

Why Choose Rope Access Over Other Methods?

Facade inspections need direct access to problems. Rope access gets you there quickly and safely without disrupting building operations.

Scaffolding
ROPE ACCESS
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Know exactly what’s wrong with your building before you spend money fixing it.

No Guess Work

Our High-rise Inspection Process

1
Plan & Prepare

Review building plans, past reports, access constraints and specific concerns; set exclusions and communication plan.

2
Access & Inspect

Gain close quarters access via rope access; systematically check slab edges, perimeters, joints, windows and fixings.

3
Test, Document & Make-Safe

Tap test suspicious areas, photograph/mark exact locations; remove immediate hazards and prioritise by risk.

4
Analyse, Report & Engineer Coordination

Diagnose root causes (not just symptoms), provide clear repair recommendations and quantities; coordinate with consulting engineers where structural assessment is required.

What You Get From Us

Illustrated Condition Report: Photos and a marked up building elevation drawings showing exactly where problems are

Defect Register: Detailed list of issues with locations, causes, and repair priorities

Quantity Estimates: Areas and measurements to help you budget and get accurate quotes

Risk Assessment: Immediate safety concerns and make-safe actions taken

Root Cause Analysis: Why problems occurred and how to prevent them happening again

Next Steps Plan: Repair options, sequencing, and ongoing maintenance recommendations

Engineer-Ready Documentation: Professional reporting suitable for tender documentation and compliance

Why Choose Integrity Projects to Repair Your Facade?

✅ Direct Access Specialists — IRATA rope access inspectors who can physically test defects at height

✅ Root Cause Focus — We diagnose why problems happen, not just what’s broken

✅ Engineer-Friendly Reports — Clear documentation with photos, quantities, and professional analysis

✅ Zero Disruption — No scaffolding, road closures, or heavy equipment blocking access

✅ Repair Experience — Proven remedial background means we understand how to fix what we find

✅ Immediate Action — Remove safety hazards during inspection, not weeks later

Safety & Compliance

Professional Standards: IRATA-certified inspectors with rescue plans, SWMS, and risk assessments

Insurance Protection: Full public liability coverage and site compliance procedures

Industry Best Practice: Rope access systems meeting Australian safety standards

Documentation Standards: Professional reporting suitable for engineering sign-off and compliance

Frequently Asked Questions

Do we need scaffolding for a building inspection?

No. Rope access lets us inspect everything at arm’s length without scaffolding or road closures. Scaffolding is for repairs, not inspections.

Absolutely. We often inspect to consultant specifications and provide photo evidence and quantities for their scope of works documentation.

We’ll make areas safe immediately (within scope and site rules) and document everything in your report.

Very. You get marked up photos, exact locations, quantities for budgeting, and clear explanations of what’s wrong and why.

Yes. We work seamlessly with consulting engineers to validate findings and develop repair scopes.

Didn’t find your answer? Our team is here to help — get in touch today!

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Get direct-access inspections with clear, professional reporting that engineers and contractors can work from immediately.

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Integrity projects are fully insured for public liability with $20 million coverage and work cover applys for all our team members.

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