UPKEEP delivers specialist rope access services to reach difficult areas safely, efficiently and with minimal disruption to your building and operations.
Concrete fracturing and falling from upper floors, soffits or balcony edges — a direct result of deferred access and unaddressed corrosion.
Coating breakdown and delamination on upper floors that could not be reached for routine maintenance or inspection.
Dark staining running down the facade from upper-level joint or coating failures — indicating active water entry well above ground level.
Heavy algae, mould or lichen growth on upper floors and rooflines where standard access equipment cannot reach for treatment.
Cracked or open sealant joints on upper floors allowing water ingress that has been impossible to address without rope access.
UPKEEP provides rope access painting, facade maintenance, concrete repairs, remedial works, sealant replacement, soft washing, window cleaning, roof cleaning, anchor testing and building inspections throughout Sydney.
Whether a project requires rope access, EWP access, ladders or ground-based access, we use the safest and most efficient method to complete painting, remedial and maintenance works.
Yes. Rope access is one of the safest methods of working at height when carried out by trained and certified technicians. Every rope access job uses a primary and backup rope system, site-specific risk assessments, rescue plans, and complies with AS/NZS 4488 and relevant WHS legislation.
For most buildings above two storeys requiring targeted works — repairs, inspections, painting, sealing or cleaning — rope access is significantly more cost effective. Scaffolding erection costs are incurred before a single work item is completed. Rope access mobilises in hours.
Every project is different. Scope, building height, access complexity and the nature of the works all affect duration. An inspection and quote will give you a clear timeline before any commitment is required.
Painting and coatings, facade maintenance, concrete repairs, sealant replacement, anchor installation and testing, roof maintenance, pressure washing, soft washing, window cleaning and building inspections — all delivered safely at height.
Every rope access job begins with a site-specific risk assessment and method statement. Rescue plans are in place before ropes are rigged. All technicians are certified, all equipment is inspected and load-rated, and all anchor points are certified and tested.
Yes. All rope access technicians hold current IRATA certification — the global standard for rope access. IRATA levels 1, 2 and 3 are represented across our team, with Level 3 supervisors overseeing all rope access works.
Virtually anywhere on a building exterior — high-rise facades, tight or restricted spaces, above awnings, over water, heritage facades, difficult roof transitions and internal voids where other equipment cannot reach.
Minimal. Rope access requires no scaffolding, no blocked entries or car parks, and no heavy equipment on the ground. Residents are notified in advance and works are planned to minimise impact on daily building operations.
Yes. We carry public liability and workers compensation insurance that covers all rope access activities. Certificates of currency are available on request.
Our team holds a broad range of certifications and licences across the business including IRATA and SPRAT rope access qualifications, public liability and workers compensation insurance, First Aid, Police Checks, Working with Children, Height Safety System Installation and Testing, EWP over 11m, Asbestos Awareness, Confined Spaces, and Painting and Decorating trade qualifications. Every job is staffed with the right people for the scope of work.
