Commercial property Photography

Cladding Project Photographer

Cladding Project Photographer | Building Envelope Specialist UK

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When you’re managing major building envelope projects across the UK, you need a photography partner who understands both technical requirements and project logistics. Our partnership with Certa Roofing and Cladding demonstrates how professional photography supports nationwide construction excellence.

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If you’re delivering major cladding and facade projects across the UK, you understand the importance of professional documentation. Through our partnership with leading building envelope specialists, we’ve documented projects valued at over £27.9M supporting business growth across multiple sectors.

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Supporting Your Building Envelope Excellence

When you need to document complex installations across multiple sites, you require a photography partner who understands both technical requirements and project logistics. Our systematic approach ensures consistent, professional documentation that strengthens your market position and supports business development.

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Professional Partnership: Our Working Process

Your projects demand careful planning and technical expertise. From initial consultation through to final delivery, our process ensures smooth integration with your teams while maintaining the highest professional standards.

Initial project planning begins with detailed discussion of your requirements, site locations and project timelines. Whether you’re managing multiple sites or complex city centre installations, we develop comprehensive schedules that optimise site visits while ensuring thorough documentation.

Technical preparation includes specialist equipment selection for restricted spaces and challenging architectural features. Using tilt-shift lenses and professional-grade systems, we capture your installations while maintaining technical accuracy – crucial for demonstrating quality standards and architectural impact.

CSCS certification and comprehensive RAMS documentation ensure seamless integration with your site teams. Understanding construction processes and safety requirements means efficient documentation without disrupting site activities.

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Commercial Development Excellence: Birmingham to Manchester

Your city centre projects present unique documentation challenges. At Birmingham’s Cornwall House (£2.3M), we captured the installation of stepped brickslip columns, terracotta pilasters and feature bands, demonstrating your expertise in challenging urban environments.

 (£2M), our photography showcased complex GRC installation, including rooftop features and challenging soffit installations. The technical demands of installing heavy panels using mast climbers and powered winches required photography that proved both installation quality and safety management.

At Lionel House Birmingham (£2M), where individual corner panels exceeded one tonne, our documentation captured complex installation methodologies while highlighting finished architectural impact.

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Urban Regeneration Projects: Yorkshire and Sheffield

Major regeneration schemes demand comprehensive documentation. At Sheffield’s Heart of the City development (£7.2M), we captured the integration of multiple systems including standing seam roofing, Corten rainscreen, and bespoke anodised aluminium features. Our photography demonstrated how diverse cladding systems combine to create striking architectural results.

The Glassworks Barnsley (£8.1M) showcases our ability to document large-scale mixed-use developments. Despite Covid restrictions, our photography captured the full scope of building envelope installation, from standing seam acoustic roofing to perforated car park facades.

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Complex high-rise projects require careful documentation. At Cardiff’s Capital Quarter (£4.3M), we captured GRC panel installation and anodised copper features across 26 storeys. Our photography demonstrated both technical challenges of high-level installation and architectural impact of various cladding systems.

Education and Community Facilities

At Ponteland Schools and Leisure Centre (£2M), our photography highlighted the integration of vertically laid standing seam systems with horizontal sinusoidal cladding. The project demonstrates how professional photography captures both technical detail and architectural impact in community facilities.

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Supporting Your Business Company’s Growth

Professional photography directly supports your business development:

  • Tender submission documentation
  • Marketing material development
  • Project portfolio enhancement
  • Technical capability demonstration
  • Installation quality evidence
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Demonstrate your technical excellence to main contractors. Contact us to discuss how professional cladding photography strengthens your market position.

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To view more of my commercial work on facades please see my post on on Facades for MSCP

To see the versatility and depth of my skills please view my blog post here.

To see my Infrastructure projects please view them here.

To view some of my Architectural Photography please go here.

To get Marketing Ideas for your Construction Business then go here.

If you want some Industrial Photography tips, find them here.

To view more of Certa’s exciting projects and their work you can find them here.

Why Choose Us?

Your commercial property portfolio represents a significant investment—ensure it’s documented to the highest professional standard. As an award-winning photography specialist, I combine technical expertise, industry knowledge, and creative vision to deliver proper photographs that showcase your properties’ full potential.

Award Winning Expertise

Master Photographers Association Commercial Photographer of the Year.

National Coverage

Serving all major UK commercial hubs, from London to Edinburgh.

Sector-Specific Experience:

Industrial, retail, mixed-use, and more.

“Book Your Site Photography”
Ready to document your construction project? Contact us to discuss your requirements and receive a detailed quote within 24 hours.

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Industrial Photographer of the Year Award Winner 2018!

Commercial Photographer of the year Award Winner 2019!

How our Construction Photography Helps your Business

We document your construction projects from groundwork to completion, delivering photographs that work hard for your business.

Project Documentation

We document your construction projects from groundwork to completion, delivering photographs that work hard for your business.

Marketing & Tenders

Win more work with professional site photographs that showcase your expertise. Perfect for websites, presentations and bid submissions.

Stakeholder Reports

Keep clients and investors informed with clear visual updates. Regular photography helps demonstrate progress and maintain confidence.

Quality Assurance

Document build quality and installation standards. Useful for snagging, contractor management and project sign-off

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Professional Construction Site Photography

**Construction Site Photographer UK | Master Photographers Association Award Winner**

Transform your project documentation with three decades of specialist construction photography expertise. As a Master Photographers Association award winner and professional construction photographer, I combine technical precision with deep industry knowledge to showcase your projects effectively.

Specialising in construction site documentation, from individual developments to nationwide infrastructure projects, I understand the unique requirements of construction professionals. With extensive experience working with leading contractors, developers, and engineering firms, I deliver photography that supports project management, tender submissions, and marketing campaigns.

Partner with an award-winning photographer who understands construction – from progress documentation and safety compliance to marketing materials and stakeholder reports. Professional, reliable photography that captures your projects at every stage

Construction Photography FAQs

We can typically schedule site photography within 48 hours. Early morning and weekend shoots available to minimize disruption. Priority scheduling for tender deadlines or urgent project documentation.

We monitor conditions and include contingency dates. No charge for weather-related rescheduling. For indoor/covered work, we bring professional lighting for any conditions.

Yes, we’re fully CSCS certified with extensive site experience. We provide RAMS, carry comprehensive insurance, and bring appropriate PPE. Safety compliance is our priority.

Yes, we regularly document multiple construction sites nationwide. We optimize scheduling and travel for cost-effectiveness while maintaining consistent quality across all locations.

Yes, we minimize disruption while capturing necessary shots. Experience working with site teams, managing access requirements, and documenting work safely.

We sign NDAs when required and understand project sensitivity. Images are securely delivered and only shared with authorised personnel.

Yes, we offer regular site visits with consistent shooting angles to document progression. Monthly/weekly packages available with volume discounts.

Yes, we’re CAA-licensed for drone operations. Aerial photography available for site progress, logistics planning, and marketing purposes.

Standard package includes 5-year usage rights for:

  • Marketing and promotional use
  • Project documentation
  • Tender submissions
  • Social media content Extended rights available for specific requirements.
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Construction Site Photography Cost

Standard Site Documentation: £600 per day .

Perfect for individual project documentation:

  • Complete site progress coverage
  • Structural detail photography
  • Construction process documentation
  • Access and logistics recording
  • Health & safety compliance images
  • Delivery within 3 working days
  • 5-year usage license

Multi-Site Project Package: POA

Optimised for efficiency across multiple sites:

  • Volume-based pricing
  • Consistent documentation standards
  • Strategic site scheduling
  • Single point of contact
  • Unified delivery format
  • Project-wide usage rights

Additional Professional Services

Enhance your project documentation:

  • Aerial photography from £250
  • Express delivery (24hr) +25%
  • Extended usage rights from £200
  • Team photography from £150
  • Night photography +25%

Travel Considerations

  • First 200 miles included
  • Additional miles at £0.45 per mile
  • ULEZ/Congestion charges at cost
  • Accommodation if required at cost.

From Infrastructure Projects to Engineering Works

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Development and Property Documentation

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