The work includes regular condition assessment of balconies and building-technical investigations of damaged balconies.
Buildings and infrastructure
Investigations of balconies and facades
Investigations document the extent of balcony and facade damage and causes.
Balcony and facade investigations support housing associations, municipalities and other property owners when uncertainty about condition, safety or service life makes it difficult to make qualified decisions regarding, for example, maintenance or repair. The need for investigations typically arises in cases of visible damage, ageing structures and water ingress, or when documentation is required prior to repair or replacement. Without a clear understanding of the extent of damage and its causes, the risk increases for incorrect solutions, rising costs or unresolved structural issues.
From uncertainty to a documented basis for decision-making
The investigations establish a documented overview of the condition, the extent of any damage, and contributing causes. This replaces uncertainty with a structured basis for assessing whether balconies and facades require repair, and whether they can be renovated or need to be replaced. The results support dialogue on scope, priorities and financial considerations, and provide a reliable basis for further planning and decision-making. The service is part of our expertise area Buildings and infrastructure.
Challenges
When housing associations, municipalities and other property owners face uncertainty about balcony condition, decisions on repair, safety and budgeting get difficult.
Balcony condition cannot be assessed visually, leading to hidden risk
Balconies may appear intact while still being close to failure. When a condition is assessed solely by visual appearance, critical damage may go undetected, increasing the risk of accidents and delayed intervention.
Unidentified damage causes lead to ineffective repairs
Damage may result from drainage issues, leaking joints, casting defects or corrosion. When the underlying cause is not identified, repairs risk addressing symptoms only, leading to repeated damage and unnecessary costs.
Lack of documented condition delays decisions and leaves responsibility unresolved
Housing associations, municipalities and property owners need a clear basis to decide whether balconies are in good condition or should be repaired or demolished. Without documented knowledge of condition and damage extent, decisions are delayed or made on insufficient grounds, while responsibility remains with the owner.
Benefits
