WHL Projects undertakes planned façade and cladding maintenance for commercial, public-sector and educational buildings across the UK. Our work extends the lifespan of external envelopes, improves energy performance and ensures compliance with the latest fire and safety standards.
Our capabilities
- Routine façade inspections and condition surveys
- Rainscreen, curtain wall and render-system repairs
- Re-cladding and over-cladding programmes
- Masonry, brickwork and stone repointing or replacement
- Window, sealant and expansion-joint renewals
- Soffit, fascia and coping repairs or replacements
- Fire-stopping and cavity-barrier upgrades
- Cleaning, coating and protective treatments
We maintain façades on buildings ranging from schools and offices to healthcare facilities and industrial estates. Each scheme is planned to minimise disruption while restoring the building’s appearance and weather performance.
Planned inspections and reporting
Regular inspection identifies issues early — cracked render, loose fixings, failed sealants, corroded cladding rails or failing joints. We provide photographic condition reports with clear recommendations and prioritised maintenance schedules, enabling clients to plan budgets effectively.
Where required, access surveys and intrusive inspections are carried out by rope access or elevated platforms to verify hidden fixings and cavity-barrier conditions.
Fire-safety and compliance upgrades
Post-Grenfell, façade compliance has become one of the most important aspects of property management. WHL Projects replaces combustible cladding materials with compliant, non-combustible systems and installs certified cavity barriers and fire-stopping components.
We liaise directly with manufacturers and building-control officers to confirm system approvals and performance ratings. All works are fully documented for future audits and building safety records.
Materials and finishes
We work with a wide range of cladding and façade systems including aluminium cassette, high-pressure laminate (HPL), brick-slip, insulated render and composite panels. Repairs are matched to the existing façade where aesthetics are important, or fully replaced with improved systems offering greater durability and performance.
Protective coatings and cleaning regimes are available for brick, stone, render and metal façades to maintain appearance and prevent further degradation.
Access, safety and environment
Façade repairs are frequently undertaken at height and in live environments. We provide full scaffolding design, mast-climber access or MEWP solutions based on site constraints. All operatives are trained for working at height, façade fixing, and safe handling of cladding materials.
Noise, dust and waste are controlled through our environmental management system, and materials are recycled wherever possible.
Technical assurance and quality
All façade and cladding works are managed by experienced supervisors with technical support from WHL Engineering. Their oversight ensures correct detailing, fixing integrity and weatherproof performance. We coordinate manufacturer inspections where required to maintain warranty validity.
Why Choose WHL Projects
- Specialists in façade refurbishment and cladding maintenance
- Experienced with all major cladding and render systems
- Fire-safety compliance and non-combustible upgrades
- Full access planning and safe working methods
- Long-term protection and aesthetic improvement for your assets
