Remediation

Non-destructive balcony remediation

Repair localised defects without lifting sound tiles

Epoxy resin injected through grout joints without lifting balcony tiles

A wet ceiling below a balcony does not always mean the whole area needs to be stripped out. If testing confirms a local defect and the tiled system is suitable, we may be able to repair it using specialist resin injection and sealing.

The serviceable tiles stay in place. That means less risk of broken tiles, and less dust, noise, disruption and demolition waste.

How the injection repair is done

Low-viscosity epoxy resin, or another compatible repair material, is installed through planned treatment points and directed into the identified void or defect within or beneath the tiled assembly.

  1. 1

    Confirm the source

    Staged testing isolates the component involved.

  2. 2

    Check the construction

    Tiles, substrate, drainage, movement and existing detailing are assessed.

  3. 3

    Map and prepare

    Treatment points are set out and prepared.

  4. 4

    Inject and reinstate

    Resin is injected, then treatment points and relevant joints are reinstated.

  5. 5

    Cure and retest

    The system is allowed to cure, then retested when access and weather allow.

Other repairs we can complete

  • Localised grout and joint sealing.
  • Replacement of failed perimeter or movement-joint sealant.
  • Repairs around thresholds, penetrations and balustrade interfaces.
  • Localised outlet or drainage repairs.
  • Post-repair testing and completion photographs.

When injection is not the right repair

Injection is not a blanket fix for every balcony. We check the tile bond, substrate, defect location, falls, drainage, movement and condition of the existing waterproofing before recommending it.

Loose finishes, unsuitable substrates, poor falls, structural movement or widespread waterproofing failure may still require tile removal or reconstruction. Any limits and remaining risks are documented before work starts.

Check whether injection is suitable

Arrange an assessment based on the test results and the existing balcony construction.

Related page: Start with balcony retrospective testing and investigation