Hotel and Restaurant Ceiling Inspections

When it comes to hotel and restaurant ceiling inspections, over the years we’ve found an alarming amount of construction and maintenance has been completed below par, with works sometimes only done to a standard deemed acceptable for residential, but not commercial.  

In addition, the respective trade may have not known the commercial industry standard. For example, electrics can never be tied to suspension rods, should be in cable trays or catenary wire. Air conditioner overflows must be plumbed to a PVC downpipe to avoid cross metal contamination resulting in rust. 

Site audits and reports from Ceiling Inspections are accurate and comprehensive and can help you identify any hidden issues which may be lurking in the ceiling above. 

Our extensive reports alerts hoteliers and restaurateurs to the potential hazards before they require to costly repairs, or cause harm or serious injury to customers or staff.  

We go into your ceiling for a first-hand look, provide photographic evidence of any issues for our clients, and provide a realistic timeline of what needs to be rectified and a timeline/urgency of such repairs. The subsequent repairs should also be photographed showing the repair as complete (remediation).  

Our Process | Hotel and Restaurant Ceiling Inspections

Here’s what you can expect from a retail ceiling inspection conducted by our team:

We will go into the ceiling cavity to conduct a thorough and independent audit.

We take photos of any issues which are identified clearly showing the remediation teams what is required to correct identified issues. 

We provide a comprehensive and accurate list of safety hazardsnon-compliant issues that require action, what remediatiowork needs to be carried out and in what order we recommend these occur. 

During every ceiling inspection and site audit, Benchmark will:

  • Check the grid system, if it’s connected to the wall properly and if its compliant
  • Check whether the ceiling has been suspended correctly to code
  • Check the spacing of the rods which are attached to the grid system and that they’re at correct intervals of 1200mm along with how the suspension rod is secured to the purlin and if the securing clip is compliant.
  • Check if work completed by visiting trades people has been completed to industry standard, and if they’ve removed all debris after repairs, the failure to remove debris is very common, it is hidden, who will know?

Common Ceiling Issues in Hotels & Restaurants

  • Signage not hung correctly: We find this is a fairly big problem in this industry and come across numerous signs which aren’t attached to the ceiling properly.  
  • Water leaks: In hotels we find leaks cause a lot of issues in ceilings, with a lot of repairs being the result of such leaks. If the leak isn’t not strong enough to come through the gyprock, it can sit in the wall cavities or lay on the ceiling, and when the rotting is bad enough it can lead to the structure collapsing.  
  • Electrical cables not suspended off the grid: The weight of electrical cables which aren’t suspended property can be too much for the clips which hold the ceiling grid together. If the weight is too much the clips may fail and cause a part of the ceiling to collapse.   
  • Ceiling rods aren’t spaced at 1200mm apart: Issues can occur if the spacing is too far between each rod, or a rod is missing, because there can be extra stress on the grid system if the weight isn’t spread across the ceiling properly. 

Why Work with Benchmark Group

Quality Inspections

Our thorough inspections will save you money in the long run as we can identify hazards before they become an issue or cause damage or harm.

Comprehensive Reporting

We leave no stone unturned with our meticulous scrutiny of your premises and we provide an accurate and detailed summary of potential dangers.

Peace of Mind

We offer peace of mind to business owners. We alert you to possible issues and are even able to provide rectification works to prevent any damage or harm occurring.   

No Short Cuts

We don’t believe in short cuts. We will deliver the highest standard of work every time and set the industry benchmark for the most detailed and contextual reports. That is the commitment of the founders Peter and Russell!

Limited Disruptions

We carry out the audit in a way which will limit any disruption to your day-to-day business operation.

Accredited

We have the required accreditation to work within confined spaces, operate forklifts and to work at heights on Elevated Work Platforms and Boom Lifts. 

Professional

Being professional is paramount to usOur reputation and business name is everything. We work hard for it, take pride in it and ALWAYS seeking to improve it. Benchmark is the Benchmark, the moment it stops being a serious leader, we will commit to leaving the industry, simple! 

Contact Us

You will not find a more attentive and committed team to get the job done and ensure that your ceiling spaces are compliant and safe for staff and customers.

To ensure your hotels and Restaurants ceiling is supported correctly and compliant, contact the Ceiling Inspections team today.

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