Ascot Racecourse

Ascot Racecourse

Case Study

Ascot Racecourse

Ascot Racecourse

Roof Refurbishment with M&E Enclosure Rebuild 

Stadium Support Services was appointed by Ascot Racecourse to carry out a full refurbishment of the Pavilion roof. This followed a detailed condition survey which identified urgent works to both the flat and slate-pitched roofs, alongside the removal and replacement of plant housing and walkways.

The Challenge

The project took place in a live venue with tight weather windows and active event scheduling. Key challenges included shutting pedestrian areas, removing plant equipment and housing, and lifting materials by crane. All roofing works were weather-dependent, requiring flexible planning and close coordination with the venue team.

Scope of Work
  • Decommissioning of plant disconnection and removal of M&E

  • Flat roof replacement removal of grating and walkway, installation of new Renolit roof

  • Pitched roof replacement strip existing slate, install Canadian Glendine slate

  • M&E plant enclosure fabricate and install rolled steel and box profile sheeting

  • Crane lifting services full lift management for plant and materials

  • Reconnection of plant and handover to client

The Solution

Our team planned works around events and weather, maintaining constant site communication. Crane lifts, roofing and M&E works were safely coordinated, and each phase was delivered without disruption. The project was completed on time, on budget and to a high standard.
“This was a complex project with several moving parts, and the Stadium Support Services team managed it very well from start to finish. Their planning, communication, and on-site coordination were solid throughout, particularly given the challenges of working around events and the weather. They kept us informed at each stage and completed the project on time and to a high standard. We’re very pleased with the end result.”

Hours

300sqm
Pitched Roof

SQM

50sqm
Flat Roof

SQM

50+
Crane Lifts

Hours

150+
Working Days

Ascot Racecourse

Ascot Racecourse

Case Study

Ascot Racecourse

Ascot Racecourse

Steel Superstructure Survery, Cleaning and Coating

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

Hours

5,000sqm
cleaned

Hours

100+
days

SQM

60m
working at height

SQM

10,000+
hours worked