Making loose façade elements safe in the Eixample.
In the Eixample 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.
Loose façades in the Eixample: what we check
In early 20th-century buildings, cracked mortar cornices and mouldings are common, as are balconies whose slabs rest on rusting steel sections. We work suspended from the roof, without filling narrow streets with scaffolding (especially in La Dreta de l'Eixample and L'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample).
On balconies we break out damaged concrete to expose the steel, wire-brush it, apply a passivating coat and add new bars where it has lost section. Then we rebuild the edge with repair mortar and a drip.
A site manager coordinates the rope access team with the residents and, when we finish, we clear the rubble and leave the pavement clean. We work in the surrounding areas too: Gràcia, Sant Martí and Ciutat Vella.
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Frequently asked questions
01Making safe loose façade elements in the Eixample: which areas do you cover?
We work in the Eixample in areas such as La Dreta de l'Eixample, L'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample, La Nova Esquerra de l'Eixample, Sant Antoni, La Sagrada Família and El Fort Pienc, and also nearby: Gràcia, Sant Martí and Ciutat Vella.
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 the Eixample, 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 the Eixample and the surrounding area
Reformas Romero-Vera is a renovation company working in Barcelona: Eixample (Barcelonès, province of Barcelona). Our services include making safe loose façade elements in flats, houses and shops in every neighbourhood. Prior visit and detailed estimate with no obligation.
- Company
- Reformas Romero-Vera
- Service
- Making safe loose façade elements
- Area
- Barcelona: Eixample · Barcelonès, province of Barcelona
- Postcode
- 08007, 08008, 08009, 08010, 08011, 08013, 08015, 08025, 08029, 08036, 08037
- Visit and estimate
- No obligation, in writing
- Phone
- +34 658 09 40 37 · WhatsApp +34 662 04 02 34
We also work in Gràcia, Sant Martí, Ciutat Vella, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi and Les Corts.
Neighbourhoods
- La Dreta de l'Eixample
- L'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample
- La Nova Esquerra de l'Eixample
- Sant Antoni
- La Sagrada Família
- El Fort Pienc
Main streets and avenues
- Passeig de Gràcia
- Rambla de Catalunya
- Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes
- Carrer d'Aragó
- Carrer de Consell de Cent
- Carrer de València
- Carrer de Mallorca
- Carrer de Provença
- Carrer del Comte d'Urgell
- Carrer de Muntaner
- Carrer de Girona
- Carrer de Sardenya
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.