Case Study

Ascot Racecourse

Steel Superstructure Survey, Cleaning and Painting

The Challenge

Stadium Support Services was appointed by Ascot Racecourse to complete a condition survey of the grandstand’s steel superstructure. Following a detailed assessment, we were instructed to carry out specialist cleaning and protective painting works to help preserve this iconic venue.

With no existing reports or access plans in place, Ascot Racecourse needed a full condition survey of its steel superstructure from the ground up. The challenge was to access a previously unaccessed grandstand develop a safe access strategy and deliver a long-term protection solution, while working around the venue’s live calendar to ensure minimal disruption

Scope of Work

Condition survey of coatings and passive fire protection
Rope access cleaning of external steelwork
Internal steelwork cleaned using MEWPs and specialist equipment

High-level pigeon spikes removed, cleaned and replaced
External window cleaning integrated into the programme
Cantilever brackets and structural steelwork prepped, primed and repainted

The Solution

Following the condition survey, our team used rope access and specialist equipment to restore both internal and external steelwork. Works included the replacement of high-level pigeon spikes and the full repainting of structural cantilever steels. The result was a fully restored superstructure, protected for the future, backed by warranty and supported with a clear long-term maintenance plan for Ascot.

“The team at Stadium Support Services were professional, reliable and safe. Working with them on a complicated project was made easy thanks to their clear communication, we felt informed throughout. They delivered on time and we are really pleased with the results.”

Lee Chalk, Head of Facilities, Ascot Racecourse