Case Study
Grosvenor Gardens, London
Heritage Chimney Remediation via Rope Access
Stadium Support Services delivered specialist rope access remediation works to a heritage residential property at Grosvenor Gardens in central London.
The project focused on the repair and reinstatement of four high-level chimney breasts, including stone conservation works, flue reconstruction and the installation of terracotta chimney pots, all completed in line with the architect’s detailed specification.
The Challenge
The works demanded careful handling of historic fabric, including Portland stone decorative elements and lime mortar joints, with all activity carried out to strict conservation and heritage requirements.
Scope of Work
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Design and implementation of a safe work at height access system
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Installation of terracotta chimney pots and cowl caps
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Breaking out and repointing lime mortar joints
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Fixing and securing Portland stone decorative features
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Conservation-grade steam cleaning of stonework
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Installation of bespoke Portland stone elements in accordance with heritage conservation requirements and approvals
The Solution
All works are delivered by Stadium Support Services’ multi-skilled in-house projects team, experienced in working within live stadium environments where safety, scheduling and minimal disruption are critical. The team is accustomed to delivering to tight deadlines and around matchday operations, without compromising quality or compliance
Client Testimonial
“The team at Stadium Support Services did a great job on the CBS Arena. Their knowledge and experience of specialist access meant there was minimal disruption to our operations. The entire process was handled safely and efficiently. We were impressed with their attention to detail and the professionalism of their technicians.”
– Alan Pickering, Head of Facilities, CBS Arena
56
terracotta cowl caps installed
4
rope access operatives
75kg
of lime mortar used
