The Challenges with Exterior Maintenance
Exterior maintenance often involves high costs, long set-up times and disruption. Scaffolding is expensive and delays repairs, while traditional methods can cause unnecessary tenant inconvenience.
Problems quickly worsen when access is limited or work is repeatedly postponed.
Common Issues:
- Costly scaffolding and extended set-up times
- Delays in necessary repairs and maintenance
- Disruption to tenants and building access
- Increased repair costs over time
Our Range of Exterior Maintenance Services
We offer a range of high-rise maintenance services designed to keep your building in top condition, all with minimal disruption and cost. Our rope access techniques allow us to complete jobs quickly and safely, without the need for scaffolding.
Exterior Repainting & Protective Coatings
We refresh and protect exterior surfaces with high-quality repainting and long-lasting coating systems. Every elevation is treated with care to improve appearance, resist weathering and extend the lifespan of your building’s exterior while minimising future maintenance requirements.
Leak Detection & Repair
We identify and repair exterior leaks before they escalate into serious damage. Using targeted diagnostic methods, we locate moisture entry points quickly and complete effective repairs that protect your building’s structure, prevent internal issues and support long-term exterior performance.
Joint Sealant Replacements
Bird Proofing & Deterrent Systems
Sign & Façade Maintenance
We maintain signage and façades through professional cleaning, touch-ups and minor repairs. Our service protects materials, enhances presentation and keeps your building looking sharp and well cared for across all elevations without creating disruption for tenants or visitors.
General Exterior Maintenance
We deliver safe, efficient and well-executed work that keeps your building protected, well-maintained and looking its best.
Why Rope Access Is Ideal for High-Rises

Traditional access methods often cause delays, higher costs and unnecessary disruption. Rope access provides a faster and more efficient way to complete exterior maintenance and high-rise painting without scaffolding or heavy equipment. It enables controlled access to all areas while daily operations continue as normal.
Benefits of Rope Access for Building Maintenance
- Lower project costs with minimal set-up
- Faster turnaround times with less disruption for tenants
- Certified height workers using proven safety systems
- Reliable access to difficult or confined areas
- Cleaner, less intrusive work sites
This method allows building owners to maintain exterior condition proactively, reduce downtime and manage long-term maintenance budgets more effectively.
Why Choose Connect Access
We deliver fast, efficient and high-quality maintenance for high-rise buildings. Our team is trained, certified and focused on safety, ensuring every project is completed cleanly and with minimal disruption to tenants or operations.
We also provide clear reporting and photo documentation so building owners can easily track progress and verify completed work.
What Sets Us Apart
- Experienced, certified height specialists
- Proven safety systems and strict compliance
- Reliable communication and responsive service
- No scaffolding required, reducing cost and delays

RECENT PROJECTS
Rope Access Waterproofing
A body corporate engaged us to resolve a leaking gutter membrane on a ninth-floor building in Hamilton’s CBD. Years of weathering, moss build-up and failed repairs had caused ongoing water issues, and traditional access would have required large, overhanging scaffolds at significant cost and disruption.
Using rope access, we inspected the entire gutter system quickly and safely, documented all defects and provided a clear solution. Our team cleaned the gutter thoroughly, repaired damaged areas and applied a durable liquid membrane to fully re-seal the surface.
The project was completed efficiently, with no disruption to residents and a substantial saving in access costs. Rope access allowed us to deliver a precise, effective result while avoiding the delays and complications associated with scaffold-based methods.
Trusted by Building Owners and Property Managers
Connect Access is consistently rated highly for our reliable workmanship, safe access methods and minimal disruption. Clients appreciate our clear communication, efficient project delivery and the quality of our exterior maintenance results.
High-Rise Maintenance
Questions Answered
Rope access is a safe, efficient method of working at height using certified ropes, harnesses and anchors. It’s ideal for high-rise painting, façade repairs, leak remediation and general exterior maintenance.
Yes. All technicians are certified and follow strict safety protocols. Rope access has an excellent safety record and is often safer than scaffold-based methods due to reduced equipment and controlled access.
Costs vary depending on the building size, condition and scope of work. Rope access generally reduces access costs significantly. Request a free quote and we’ll assess your building and provide a clear estimate.
Timeframes depend on the project type, but rope access eliminates long set-up periods. Most work can begin quickly and is completed faster than traditional methods, reducing disruption for tenants and building operations.
Very little. Rope access requires no scaffolding, no blocked entrances and no extended set-up. Work is completed quietly and efficiently, with minimal visibility from inside the building.
Yes. Most of our projects are completed while buildings remain fully occupied. We plan access and work stages carefully to avoid affecting tenants and daily operations.
We work on high-rise and low-rise commercial buildings, apartments, offices, hotels, industrial sites and body corporate properties.
