
Smoke Shaft Testing & Remediation
A smoke shaft is the common term for ventilation systems in the lobbies of tall buildings.
Experts in defect analysis, leak detection, environmental monitoring & building acoustics.
What do you need help with?
Trace hold one of the most comprehensive equipment inventories in UK building diagnostics: leak detection, defect investigation, building acoustics, compliance testing, environmental monitoring, structural failure analysis. That breadth means we choose the technique the building needs, not the one we own, and change course as the evidence directs. Trace is also a UKAS-accredited testing laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025), and that discipline carries into everything we do.
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A smoke shaft is the common term for ventilation systems in the lobbies of tall buildings.

Water had been dripping through the ceiling for several weeks.

Trace Surveys were asked to identify the location of a leak on an undersoil heating system at the national stadium.






Buildings fail in patterns. Water follows the path of least resistance. Heat escapes at thermal weak points. Sound travels through gaps nobody drew on the plans. Structures move before they crack. All of it is physics, and physics can be measured.
Most surveys stop at what can be seen, and that is where they fail. Buildings hide their faults. The damage that matters is usually behind a surface, inside a cavity or under a floor.
Trace Surveys works from measurement instead. Whether the question is a leak, a defect, a compliance test, an acoustic assessment, a buried service, structural movement or a full 3D survey, we bring instruments that read what an inspection can only guess at, and we report what the evidence supports.
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Property professionals and homeowners on working with Trace.
“We have used Trace Surveys to investigate issues at one of the buildings I manage in Epsom. Dean and Luke have been extremely helpful throughout, demonstrating a high level of expertise and professionalism. They took the time to explain their findings clearly and provided a thorough and efficient service. I would not hesitate to recommend Trace Surveys and look forward to working with them again in the future.”
“We were at the end of out tether with a continuous and long running leak issue on a flat roof extension, including a series of 'fixes' that may have made things worse. Trace Surveys and our inspector Luke took a scientific approach to the problem and identified clearly several key issues and had the technology to see the impact of the test. The report was clear on what needed to be done and easy to pass on to the right tradespeople to inform a better conversation on how to fix the issue. Luke Winconek was excellent, from his skill, manner and aftercare on how this issue is being resolved. I would recommend Trace Surveys and Luke in particular if you get to the point of needing to identify a complex issue and properly get to the root cause.”
“I honestly can’t recommend Trace Surveys highly enough. From the first enquiry through to completion, the entire process was handled professionally, efficiently, and with real attention to detail. Communication was clear throughout, no chasing, no confusion, just straightforward, honest advice and delivery exactly as promised. The quality of insoection is excellent. Everything was completed to a very high standard, on time, and with obvious a full detailed report. The team were punctual, respectful, and left everything clean and tidy, which makes a huge difference. They found a leak that others have looked for for years previous. What really stood out was their knowledge and willingness to go the extra mile. Any questions were answered thoroughly, and nothing felt like too much trouble. We now only use trace!”
“Luke Winconec from Trace surveys visited today. He is a very nice chap and provided an outstanding service. We have had a serious leak in a membrane roof for some time and the cause has not been at all obvious. After we had done some repair work and not solving the problem, I decided to see if Trace could work their magic. Luke used thermal imaging, water testing and electrical testing to precisely locate several issues including pinhole pricks in the membrane that we had not seen. He did a short video for my builder which my builder already has and we now know what needs to be done. I could not be more delighted with this service.”
“Trace Surveys consistently demonstrated professionalism, accuracy, and reliability. Deliverables were completed on schedule, communication was excellent, and the quality of the survey data provided is great. A trusted company that I would happily recommend.”
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