Holiday Inn Hotel Signage Repairs

Emergency Rope Access Repair at The Holiday Inn Hotel, Glasgow Airport

The Holiday Inn Hotel next to Glasgow Airport is a well known site to drivers on the M8 Motorway. And due to its proximity to the Glasgow Airport terminal, it is a popular choice with travellers. The hotel’s main sign is both an advertisement and a kind of landmark in Glasgow and is easily seen from the motorway. Situated high up on the building’s facade, the sign had become compromised by high winds, causing it to become loose and posing a potential safety hazard to guests below.

Recognising the urgency of the situation, the hotel management contacted Abseiling Services for emergency rope access services. Our rope access team was required to perform a rapid-response repair, ensuring the sign was secured promptly to prevent any further damage or risk. The sign was located at a significant height, necessitating the use of specialised rope access techniques to safely reach and repair the affected area. The repair had to be completed the same day the issue was reported, requiring swift mobilisation of our team and equipment. Something that would have been impossible with scaffolding or access platforms. The loose sign presented a potential risk to anyone below. Therefore, the area had to be secured, and all work was carried out with the utmost attention to safety protocols.

Rope Access Services provides the ideal Solution

Upon receiving the call from Holiday Inn, our rope access services team quickly assessed the situation and prepared for immediate deployment. Within hours of receiving the call, our certified rope access technicians were on-site, equipped with the necessary tools and safety gear.

The area directly below the sign was cordoned off to prevent any accidents. This allowed our team to work efficiently without endangering hotel guests or staff.

Using rope access services, we ascended the building to reach the sign. We carefully inspected the sign to identify all points of failure. The loose components were securely fastened using heavy-duty fixings designed to withstand the harsh weather conditions known in Glasgow and any damaged parts were either repaired or replaced on the spot.

After the repair was completed, a thorough inspection was conducted to ensure the sign was securely fixed and would not pose any further risk. The site was then cleared, and the area was reopened to the public.

The Outcome

The emergency rope access repair work was completed successfully within a matter of hours. The hotel’s main sign was securely reattached, eliminating the risk of it falling and causing potential harm.

Our quick action not only restored the hotel’s iconic sign but also prevented what could have been a significant safety incident. This job perfectly highlights our ability to handle high-pressure, time-sensitive tasks with precision and efficiency through our emergency rope access services.

Whether it’s a routine maintenance job or an emergency repair, our team is equipped and ready to tackle any challenge with the expertise and urgency required. We can provide all manner of signage work from signage installation to decommissioning and in this case, signage repair work at height.

For more information about our rope access services or to discuss a particular project, please contact us to discuss your requirements. We provide rope access services across Scotland for everything from building maintenance to devegetation work, industrial rope access services and rescue cover.