Our Core Services
At Orb Rope Access, we provide safe, efficient, and cost-effective inspection services for buildings and structures of all types
Why Regular Inspections Matter
Keeping your building safe is a top priority. Every structure suffers from wear and tear over time. Weather, pollution, and age can all cause damage to your property. Regular checks are the best way to find these problems early. If you ignore small issues, they can turn into expensive repairs later.
However, checking a tall building or a bridge is not easy. Some areas are very hard to reach. This is where we can help.
What is Rope Access? Rope access is a safe method of working at height. We use special ropes and climbing equipment to reach difficult locations. It is similar to the techniques used by rock climbers and cavers. However, our industrial system is much stricter. We always use two ropes for every person. This ensures that our technicians are always safe. This method is the best choice for property managers who need a fast and reliable solution. This approach, originally developed from climbing practices, is now widely adopted in commercial and industrial settings thanks to its flexibility, safety, and low environmental impact.
How We Inspect Your Building
We do not use messy scaffolding or big machines. Instead, our team uses a system of industrial ropes. We rig these ropes to secure anchor points at the top of your building. This allows our technicians to abseil down the side of the structure.
Reaching Every Corner We can move up, down, and sideways. This freedom of movement is very important. It means we can get close to every part of the building. We can see things that a drone or a person on the ground might miss.
Minimal Disruption Our work is quiet and clean. We do not block the pavement or the entrance to your building. Your staff can continue to work as normal while we inspect the outside. We simply arrive, set up our safety lines, and get to work. When we are finished, we pack everything away immediately. There is no heavy equipment left on site.
The Benefits of Rope Access
There are several practical benefits to using a rope-based approach for structural inspections:
1. We See Everything Up Close
Some defects are very small. A hairline crack in the concrete or a loose bolt on a sign is hard to spot from far away. Our technicians get within touching distance of the surface. We can touch the materials to check their condition. We can tap the walls to listen for hollow sounds. This hands on approach ensures that our report is accurate. You get a true picture of the condition of your asset.
2. Fast and Efficient Setup
Building scaffolding takes a long time. It can take days or even weeks just to put the metal bars in place. Rope access is different. We can often start work on the same day we arrive. We carry our equipment in bags. This speed saves you time. It also saves you money because you do not pay for long rental periods for equipment.
3. Low Disruption
Because there’s no need to block off large sections of a building or surrounding area, this method is particularly useful in busy environments like city centres, schools, or live industrial sites.
4. (Building Trust) Safety is Our First Rule
You might think that hanging from a rope is dangerous. In fact, it is statistically one of the safest ways to work at height. This is because we follow strict rules.
The IRATA Standard We are members of IRATA (Industrial Rope Access Trade Association). This is the global standard for our industry. All our technicians undergo rigorous training. They learn how to use the equipment and how to rescue a colleague in an emergency. We plan every job carefully before we start. We check every rope and every carabiner. This attention to detail keeps everyone safe.
Our Inspection Services
We can inspect almost any structure. Here are some of the most common services we provide:
General Condition Surveys We check the overall health of your building. We look at the stonework, the cladding, and the steel frames. We look for signs of rust, rot, or weather damage. This helps you plan your maintenance budget for the year.
Roof and Gutter Checks A blocked gutter can cause damp inside your building. We can access your roof quickly to check for leaves and debris. We also check the roof tiles and sheets to ensure they are watertight.
High Rise Facade Inspection Tall buildings are our speciality. We can inspect the entire face of a skyscraper. We check the windows, the concrete, and the decorative features. We make sure that nothing is loose or dangerous.
Dropped Object Surveys Loose items on a building are a risk to the public. A loose brick or a piece of metal could fall and hurt someone. We survey your building to find these hazards. We can remove them or secure them immediately.
Confined Space Entry Sometimes the difficult area is inside a tank or a tunnel. Our team is trained to work in these tight spaces safely. We have the right breathing apparatus and gas monitors to keep us safe while we inspect the inside of your infrastructure.
Protecting Historic Buildings
Old buildings need special care. You cannot drill holes into the walls of a cathedral or a castle just to put up scaffolding. Rope access is non invasive. We use soft slings and protectors to look after the stonework. We leave no trace when we leave. This makes us the perfect choice for heritage sites and listed buildings.
Industrial Solutions Factories and power plants cannot afford to stop working. We understand this. We can inspect a chimney stack, a cooling tower, or a silo while the site is still active. We work around your schedule to minimise downtime. Our team is efficient and professional. We get the job done so you can keep producing.
Detailed Reporting After we finish, we do not just drive away. We provide you with a full report. This includes photographs of any problems we found. We also give you our recommendations for repairs. This gives you all the information you need to make the right decisions for your property.
It’s also a smart choice for industrial clients who need regular inspections but want to minimise downtime. Whether it’s a chimney stack, a turbine, or a confined plant room, our team can complete work efficiently and with minimal disruption.
Why Work with Orb Rope Access?
We’ve worked on projects ranging from cathedrals and stadiums to city towers and industrial plants. With decades of combined experience, our technicians are trained to handle inspections in even the most complex environments.
By choosing our team, you can expect a professional, safety-first approach, combined with cost-effective solutions and a commitment to detail.
Rope Access Services
Below is a snapshot of maintenance or repairs in that the IRATA Orb Rope Access can undertake. We can complete any job that requires working at height or access to difficult areas. So this list is not exhaustive:
Pest control and bird netting
Pipework
Painting
Pointing
Roofing Repairs
Sealant work
Atrium cleaning
Building facade cleaning
Devegetation
Concrete and joint repairs
Fire detection systems
Gutter cleaning
Get In Touch
At Orb Rope Access, we’re proud to be an IRATA Member Company with SafeContractor accreditation. If you need a trusted team to carry out detailed inspections at height or in confined spaces, get in touch today for a no-obligation quote or call us on 0781 333 9064.