Case Study

Wycombe Wanderers FC, Adams Park

Specialist clean and recoat of steelwork and roof structures delivered via rope access

Stadium Support Services delivered the full cleaning and recoating of 16 cantilever steel clusters supporting the main stand at Wycombe Wanderers Football Club. The project was completed using rope access techniques, with all works carried out at height up to 40 metres, across 1,000 sqm of exposed steelwork. The programme was delivered in 12 weeks, applying a two-coat industrial coating system to extend the life of the structure and protect against corrosion.

The Challenge

The works involved treating high-level steelwork and roof structures in a live stadium environment.

Traditional access methods would have been costly, time-consuming and disruptive to operations. The project required a solution that minimised impact on daily use, while maintaining the highest safety standards and ensuring long-term protection of the steelwork against corrosion.

Scope of Work

Preparation
Mechanically and manually prepared the steelwork, including solvent cleaning to remove surface residue

Team
Deployed a team of 8 IRATA & ICAT qualified rope access painters throughout the 12-week programme of works

Coatings
Applied a two-coat industrial protective system across 1,000 sqm of steelwork

Finish
Ensured structural coatings were applied to extend the lifespan of the cantilever steel clusters

Access
Delivered all works via rope access due to restricted site conditions and pitch protection requirements

The Solution

The steel clusters were located in highly exposed areas, subject to challenging weather conditions, which added complexity to the project.

Access was another major factor: the roof structure and new pitch meant no machinery could be driven onto the playing surface, leaving large sections of the steelwork unreachable by traditional methods.

Rope access was therefore the only practical solution, requiring skilled IRATA-qualified painters to operate safely at height.

“We were impressed with how seamlessly Stadium Support Services delivered the project. They overcame complex access challenges with rope access and achieved a durable, high-quality finish.”

– Julie Hancock, Head Of Commercial, Wycombe Wanderers

16
steel clusters recoated

1000 sqm

of steelwork protected ICAT & IRATA Qualified Technicians

500+ shifts

to completion

12 weeks

to completion

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