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Claridges Hotel, Mayfair, London

Mayfair, London, England, UK
In 2011, Stronghold Preservation were requested to carry out structural repairs at this world famous hotel, prior to a major restoration project. The extent of defects to the listed facade included spalling brickwork caused by water/frost damage and structural cracks caused mainly by corroding steel. As the works were located at various locations across the imposing 35m high building, it was decided that the quickest and most cost effective method of access was to utilise rope access techniques (abseiling).


  • Rope access and structural repairs at Claridges Hotel, London, England 
  • Rope access survey carried out at Claridges Hotel, London, England. Photo shows some of the damage to the existing masonry 
  • Rope access survey and repairs to masonry cracks at Claridges Hotel, London, England 
  • Structural work to the facade of Claridges Hotel, London was carried out by our specialist rope access team 
  • Stainless steel masonry consolidation netting was fixed to the facades to prevent falling masonry, at Claridges Hotel, London 
  • Discreet stainless steel masonry netting was fixed to the masonry, using rope access, to prevent falling masonry at Claridges Hotel, London, England 
  • Rope access and structural repairs at Claridges Hotel, London, England 
  • Rope access survey carried out at Claridges Hotel, London, England. Photo shows some of the damage to the existing masonry 
  • Rope access survey and repairs to masonry cracks at Claridges Hotel, London, England 
  • Structural work to the facade of Claridges Hotel, London was carried out by our specialist rope access team 
  • Stainless steel masonry consolidation netting was fixed to the facades to prevent falling masonry, at Claridges Hotel, London 
  • Discreet stainless steel masonry netting was fixed to the masonry, using rope access, to prevent falling masonry at Claridges Hotel, London, England 

Further Information


Stronghold Preservation provided their specialist rope access team for this 7 week contract to carry out a range of discreet structural stabilisation repairs, which satisfied the need for safety and an aesthetic finish that did not impact upon the appearance of this prestigious building. These included a discreet stainless steel structural netting system to prevent masonry falling, and hidden crack repairs and stitching to stabilise the facade and chimneys. This world famous luxury 5 star hotel, a home-from-home for many royals and celebrities, is a grade 2 listed building, with magnificent original Art Deco features.