About Us

Experts at Height

Our Vision

To be the best in class experts at height and high risk confined space company in the North West whilst creating a greater impact in the communities we work and the planet we live.

Our Mission

To provide innovative height access solutions in a safe, reliable and professional manner - Looking at access from a different angle.

Who We Are

Experts at height.

Orb Rope Access is a family-run business with a can-do attitude and clear focus for delivering excellence at every level. We face challenges, solve problems and deliver quality.

Clients benefit from speaking directly to Matt and Julie, the owners of Orb Rope Access, rather than a call centre. We offer a friendly approach and are transparent about our services and what can be achieved. Our honesty and reliability have built trust and an enviable reputation within the industry that we love being part of.

We worked very hard to achieve our full IRATA membership to give clients peace of mind that safety is core to our business.

OUR VALUES

Our company values represent our determination to provide unrivalled customer service and the highest standard of work which stems from Matt’s time spent in the Royal Marines. Our values are the foundation of our business and everything we do.

Commitment

Discipline

Respect

Integrity

Loyalty

Courage

Meet the directors

Matthew Lavery

I spent over 10 years of my life bouncing all over the world’s hot spots as a member of The Royal Marines – one of the most elite forces in the world! I trained in a huge range of skills from mechanics, parachuting and intensive medical training to demolitions, communications, and counter-terrorism operations. I had to learn new skills fast and adapt to any situation, knowing that the people around me were relying on me, just as much as I was on them to stay alive.

After my time in The Royal Marines, I moved on to Rope Access and have since worked all over the world on various projects from bat surveys to unblocking nuclear power station seawater inlet pipes!

Keen on working and playing outdoors, I regularly take part in skiing, running, diving, climbing, cycling, camping, and pretty much anything that is active, while dragging the family along, come rain or shine (the kids will appreciate it when they’re older!?).

My passion for challenge led me to take part in the Lakeland 100 race and Ironman Triathlon in recent years, both of which are great achievements that I’m extremely proud of.

I apply all the same values and attitude from The Royal Marines to Orb Rope Access. Honesty and integrity are key to business growth, as is building a trustworthy and friendly relationship with clients.

Julie Lavery

I have been a Director at Orb Rope Access since January 2016, prior to which I gained business and managerial experience with RBS Bank, and as a School Business Manager. That mix of public and private sector experience gave me a good grounding for running a family business that relies on teams to work effectively together.

For Orb Rope Access I am responsible for pretty much everything that doesn’t involve a rope. This includes marketing, finance, networking and growth. I enjoy being out and about, mixing with other businesses both inside and outside of the construction arena. I have built up a large network of amazing contacts who we can call upon and recommend to others.

Outside of my career I have volunteered as an Enterprise Advisor for a Lancashire school, working with the senior leadership team to help facilitate work opportunities for pupils with local employers.

Family values, honesty, reliability and transparency are at the core of my approach to the growth of Orb Rope Access, and I’m loving every minute of it!

Our Purpose

Armed Forces Covenant

The military is close to the heart of Matt and Julie, Directors of Orb Rope Access, with Matt having served as a Royal Marine for ten years.

That’s why Orb Rope Access is proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant. The covenant pledges that those who serve, or have served, in the armed forces, and their families, are treated with fairness and respect as they go about their everyday lives in their local communities and in wider society.

As a company, and as individuals, we want to help the armed forces community to gain access to the same government and commercial services as non-military citizens. These include education, family wellbeing, having a home, access to a career, access to healthcare, discounted services and financial assistance.

What our clients say about us

Absolutely delighted with the outcome of the works, can't praise ORB highly enough for the all elements of the project, will certainly be using them again on any future projects.

The gutters on our building had not been cleaned for some years. In places they were choked with vegetation and this was causing water ingress into the building whenever we had heavy rain. Access, because of height was an issue. Orb Rope did a fantastic job and resolved the water ingress problem which had become a big concern. The technicians came when they said they would, carried out the work they said they would and left the area clean and tidy. The work was done promptly. We found the technicians knowledgeable and helpful. We would have no hesitation in recommending your company.

“Orb Rope Access have run several projects at Scarisbrick Hall. We have found them to be efficient, reliable and have completed their works on time and on budget. We would have no hesitation in recommending them. Well done Matt and team, keep up the good work.”

" I have worked with Matt and Orb since 2010, on many various tasks within the stadium and training ground, this includes floodlight painting and lamp changes, high level window cleaning, maintenance and repairs to various roofs to include tin, plastic and fiberglass roofs. The fitting of new high level signage and banners, and many other jobs. They helped to develop our rescue plan for our own engineers when working on the floodlights. They are always available when we have had storm damage, working well into the night to complete repairs. I would not hesitate to recommend them to any other company for any type of rope work/high level maintenance, and have done on several occasions. "

"Orb Rope Access have completed numerous projects at St Johns for the past 5 years; Including the reseal of the famous St Johns Beacon! I find them professional, reliable, and very financially competitive. They are a highly recommended contractor of mine and a joy to work with."

"Orb Rope Access were introduced to us as we required a high-level structural inspection solution. Given the nature of the project we needed a service partner who could provide excellent levels of safety coupled with knowledge and capability in delivering the standards we required. Orb didn’t fail to impress, there attention to detail and professionalism throughout the process was second to none."

"I have had the pleasure of working with Orb rope access on a few roofing projects now, and have to say that despite the difficult nature of the work that they do in terms of access they also have an ability to transfer that expertise and attention to detail to the work carried out on site. Top work from a top company!"

"Inleaf specialise in the design, installation and maintenance of living walls throughout the UK. Living walls, by their nature, often require specialist access for installation and maintenance and so we commonly work with Orb Rope Access to provide specialist advice and assistance with projects that require abseiling access. Orb Rope Access have always been friendly, straightforward and professional to deal with. We've found them to be 100% reliable and excellent at working closely with our team when on site, either following specific instructions or using their own initiative when required."

This is the second time we have used Orb for high-level work. We are very satisfied with the job done. The team arrived on site at exactly on time, kept me informed of progress and provided photographs of the completed work for my records. I would have no hesitation in using the company for future work.

Here at Liverpool Cathedral , as you can guess there is a challenge to gain access to problems at height. We have used the services of ORB for several years now and they provide us with a professional and safe service which is beyond our means.

Before ORB came to us for roof work it was very difficult to find anyone who would go on the roof. Scaffolding is very expensive. The men who come to carry out the work are polite and a pleasure to deal with and St Oswald's are so grateful for their expertise.