GLRE repairs atrium glazing for commercial buildings across the UK. An atrium floods a building with light, but the glass sits high overhead and takes a battering from the weather, so leaks, failed seals and cracked panes are common. We fix all of it, working safely at height with the least possible disruption to the people below.
We've spent more than 25 years repairing glazed roofs, atriums, rooflights and overhead glazing on some of the UK's most demanding buildings. Atrium glazing is rarely easy to reach, it often sits directly above a busy reception or shop floor, and it usually can't be closed off while we work. That's the kind of job we're built for.
Our projects team surveys the glazing, finds the real cause of the problem rather than just the symptom, and recommends the right repair. Where a pane or sealed unit is beyond saving, we'll tell you straight and replace it with a close match for the original glass tint and coating.
From a single failed unit to a full atrium refurbishment, we handle the access, the safety planning and the works in one go. On larger projects we'll often combine atrium repair with leak resolution or commercial glass replacement.
Atrium glazing usually needs attention for one of these reasons:
Leaks and water ingress: Failed seals and tired movement joints let rainwater track into the building below. We trace the source and stop it properly.
Blown or failed sealed units: Misting or condensation between the panes means the unit has gone. We replace it with a matching specification.
Cracked or damaged panes: Impact, thermal stress or simple age can crack overhead glass. We make it safe first, then replace it.
Perished seals and gaskets: The rubber and mastic that keep an atrium weathertight don't last forever. We renew them before they start letting water in.
Tired or dated glazing: Older atriums lose heat and let in glare. We can upgrade the glass for better thermal performance and comfort underneath.
A testament to our enduring quality and commitment.
From rope access services to full-scale refurbishments.
Serving businesses across the entire UK.
Utilising the latest techniques and equipment for optimal results.
Hear from our satisfied clients about their experiences with GLRE. Our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction shines through in every project we undertake.
Yes. Most atrium problems, like failed seals, leaks or a single cracked pane, can be repaired in place. We only recommend replacement when a unit is genuinely beyond repair, and we'll tell you which after a survey.
Usually perished seals, failed mastic or movement in the framework. Water finds the weak point and tracks inside. We trace the actual source rather than sealing over the symptom.
We use rope access, MEWPs and cranes depending on the building, with full risk assessments and method statements. Where the atrium sits over an occupied space, we plan the works around your day and protect everything below.
In most cases, yes. We have a long-standing supply chain and can source a close match for glass tint, coating and specification, so a repair doesn't stand out.
It depends on the number of panes, the access required and the cause of the problem. We survey first, then give you a clear, itemised quote with no surprises.
Yes. If you've got water pouring in or broken glass overhead, we can make the area safe quickly, then return to complete a permanent repair. See our emergency make safe service.
Refurb House,
11 Minton Enterprise Park,
Oaks Drive,
Newmarket,
CB8 7YY
