Making loose façade elements safe in Ciutat Vella.
In Ciutat Vella we break out anything loose, treat rusted steel and restore the shape of balconies, cornices and mouldings, with the pavement protected.
5/5 · Google reviewsWhen does a façade need making safe?
- Pieces have fallen onto the pavement
- Render that bulges or sounds hollow
- Balcony edges with exposed steel
- Defects flagged in an inspection report
What making the façade safe includes
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Rope access inspection
We survey the façade section by section and tap the render to find hollow areas.
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Removing loose pieces
We take down render, cornice fragments or tiles that could fall to the street.
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Protecting the pavement
We cordon off the area and fit netting where needed while we work.
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Treating reinforcement
We clean off rust and passivate the steel in balcony edges and slab fronts.
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Rebuilding
We restore the original shape with repair mortar, respecting mouldings and edges.
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Matching finish
Paint or render in the same shade so the repair blends in.
Making a façade safe in Ciutat Vella, on ropes
In 1960s and 70s buildings in areas such as El Barri Gòtic and El Raval, the steel in slab edges has little concrete cover and, as it rusts, it bursts the concrete. We arrange roof access with the property manager and cordon off the pavement before breaking anything out.
While working on buildings in areas such as Sant Pere, Santa Caterina and La Ribera, we cordon off the pavement, put up netting where needed and lower rubble in bags, never dropping it. Finally we apply paint or render in the same shade so the repair blends in.
We inspect the façade, mark the risk areas and give you a detailed written quote to present to the residents' association. We also carry out façade repairs in nearby areas: Eixample, Sants-Montjuïc and Sant Martí.
Get a quote for façade repairs
Frequently asked questions
01Making safe loose façade elements in Ciutat Vella: which areas do you cover?
We do this work in Ciutat Vella, in areas such as El Barri Gòtic, El Raval, Sant Pere, Santa Caterina, La Ribera and La Barceloneta, and also nearby: Eixample, Sants-Montjuïc and Sant Martí. Before starting we visit the property and prepare a detailed written quote.
02A piece of the façade has already fallen. What should we do first?
Cordon off the area below and contact us. Our first step is to remove the remaining loose pieces to eliminate the risk; the permanent repair is then set out in the quote.
03Is scaffolding needed?
On most façades, no. We use rope access, working on twin ropes from the roof, so the pavement is not taken up by structures and windows are not covered.
04Can you carry out the repairs listed in an inspection report?
Yes. With the building inspection report in hand, we check each point on the façade and quote for each repair item separately.
About us
High-quality renovations in Ciutat Vella, with deadlines that are met.
We renovate flats and houses with clear planning, close follow-up and attention to every detail.
- Initial visit with no obligation
- Detailed and accurate estimate
- Follow-up until the work is finished
We work in Ciutat Vella and the surrounding area
Reformas Romero-Vera is a renovation company working in Barcelona: Ciutat Vella (Barcelonès, province of Barcelona) and specialising in making safe loose façade elements. We do this work in flats, houses and shops in every neighbourhood, with a prior visit and a detailed estimate with no obligation.
- Company
- Reformas Romero-Vera
- Service
- Making safe loose façade elements
- Area
- Barcelona: Ciutat Vella · Barcelonès, province of Barcelona
- Postcode
- 08001, 08002, 08003
- Visit and estimate
- No obligation, in writing
- Phone
- +34 658 09 40 37 · WhatsApp +34 662 04 02 34
We also work in Eixample, Sants-Montjuïc and Sant Martí.
Neighbourhoods
- El Barri Gòtic
- El Raval
- Sant Pere
- Santa Caterina
- La Ribera
- La Barceloneta
Main streets and avenues
- La Rambla
- Via Laietana
- Carrer de Ferran
- Carrer de Jaume I
- Carrer de la Princesa
- Carrer de Montcada
- Carrer de l'Hospital
- Carrer del Carme
- Rambla del Raval
- Carrer de Sant Pau
- Passeig de Joan de Borbó
Is your façade losing pieces?
Message us on WhatsApp or get a quote: we will inspect the façade and explain what needs making safe first.