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Opening-up works coordinated through Compliance Assured are completed by experienced specialist contractors with the practical skills, site competence and safety arrangements required for controlled external wall investigations.
Contractors are selected based on:
Technical Experience
✓ External wall and façade investigation experience
✓ Controlled opening-up and making-good works
✓ Experience with cladding, render and external wall systems
✓ Ability to record exposed construction details and photographic evidence
Safety & Site Competence
✓ Appropriate Public Liability Insurance
✓ Suitable RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements)
✓ IPAF accreditation where powered access equipment is required
✓ CHAS / SSIP accreditation where applicable
Opening-up works provide physical verification of concealed external wall construction where existing drawings or records do not provide sufficient detail.
Investigations may confirm:
The evidence gathered supports appointed professionals undertaking FRAEW assessments, EWS1 processes and remediation planning.
Every quotation is individually prepared based on building characteristics, investigation requirements, access arrangements and the evidence required.
1. Information Review & Scope Agreement
Available information is reviewed, including:
Opening locations are agreed based on the evidence required by the appointed professional
2. .Access Planning & Site Preparation
Compliance Assured coordinates the practical requirements for the investigation works, including:
3. External Wall Opening-Up Works
The appointed contractor undertakes controlled intrusive investigations, which may include:
Opening locations are targeted and limited to the areas required to obtain the necessary information.
4. Evidence Records & Reinstatement Support
Following completion of the works, evidence is provided for review by the appointed professional, including:
Opening locations are made safe and weather-protected following investigation, with permanent reinstatement works coordinated where required.
Quotations are prepared individually based on project requirements and site conditions:
Opening-up works are controlled intrusive investigations used to expose concealed elements of an external wall system so that construction details, materials and components can be verified.
Where existing drawings or records do not provide enough information, physical investigation may be required to confirm the actual external wall build-up and materials present.
Opening locations are normally determined based on the requirements of the appointed fire engineer or technical professional.
Opening-up works involve controlled localised investigations. Openings are limited to the areas required to obtain the necessary evidence.
Yes. Opened areas are made safe and weather-protected following investigation, with reinstatement coordinated where required
The works are completed by experienced specialist contractors with appropriate insurance, site competence and relevant external wall investigation experience.
Yes. Works can be coordinated within occupied buildings using suitable access arrangements, stakeholder liaison and agreed working procedures
The number of openings depends on the building type, external wall systems, available information and the requirements of the appointed professional.