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Anchor & Fall Protection in London

Installation and inspection of permanent anchor points and fall-arrest systems by IRATA-certified rope access. We fit and test the certified anchors that let your building be accessed safely for cleaning, maintenance and inspection — now and for years to come.

What this covers

The certified anchor points that make safe access possible

Safe work at height depends on reliable anchor points. Where a building has no provision — or where existing anchors are untested or ageing — rope access and maintenance teams have nothing to rig to. We install and inspect the permanent anchors and fall-arrest systems that make ongoing access safe and compliant.

Anchors are positioned to suit how the building will actually be accessed, installed into suitable structure, and tested so they can be relied on. Existing systems can be inspected and recertified as part of a maintenance regime.

Getting anchor provision right up front reduces the cost and complexity of every future facade, roof and cleaning job.

Who it's for

  • Building owners and developers
  • Facilities and property managers
  • Buildings with no existing anchor provision
  • Owners with ageing or untested anchor systems
  • Managing agents planning recurring facade access
Anchor installation and inspection in progress on a London high-rise
Scope

What's included, and what isn't

Included in this service

  • Installation of permanent rope access anchor points
  • Fall-arrest and restraint system installation
  • Positioning anchors for how the building is accessed
  • Load testing of installed anchors
  • Inspection and recertification of existing anchors
  • Documentation of installed and tested systems

Handled separately

  • Structural strengthening and engineering design
  • Permanent facade-access cradle/BMU systems
  • Temporary scaffolding and edge protection
  • Mechanical fixing unrelated to access anchors
How we deliver it

A planned, documented process

STEP 01

Assess & position

We review the structure and how the building will be accessed, then plan anchor positions that suit the real work.

STEP 02

Install & test

Anchors are installed into suitable structure and load-tested so they can be relied on for safe access.

STEP 03

Document & recertify

Installed systems are documented, and we can inspect and recertify anchors on an ongoing schedule.

Safety & access

Rope access, planned around your building

All anchor work is carried out by IRATA-certified technicians. Installed anchors are tested before they are relied upon, and existing systems should be inspected on a regular schedule to stay safe and compliant.

Correct anchor provision underpins the safety of every other service — it is what rope access teams rig to, so we plan it carefully around the building's structure and use.

IRATAIRATA Certified
International rope access standards
IRATA rope access safety equipment and anchor check
FAQ

Common questions

Why does my building need anchor points?

Rope access and maintenance teams need certified anchors to rig to. Without suitable provision, safe work at height isn't possible. Permanent anchors make every future access job safer and simpler.

Do anchor systems need regular inspection?

Yes. Anchor and fall-arrest systems should be inspected and recertified on a regular schedule so they remain safe to use. We can carry out and document these inspections.

Can you install anchors on an existing building?

Yes. We assess the structure, plan anchor positions around how the building is accessed, and install into suitable structure, then load-test before use.

Do you test the anchors after installation?

Yes — installed anchors are load-tested and documented before they're relied upon, so teams can rig to them with confidence.

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