Pricing
How Much Does Rope Access Cost? 2026 UK Pricing Guide
A detailed breakdown of rope access pricing in the UK for 2026, including day rates, per-service costs, and how it compares to scaffolding.
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Rope Access Guides & Insights
Practical guides, pricing information, and industry knowledge to help you make informed decisions about rope access and building maintenance.
Guides
Rope Access vs Scaffolding: Cost, Speed & Safety Compared
A head-to-head comparison of rope access and scaffolding, covering cost savings of 40-70%, setup times, safety records, and which method suits your project.
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What is IRATA Certification? Everything You Need to Know
IRATA is the gold standard for rope access safety. Learn about the three certification levels, why it matters, and how to verify a contractor's credentials.
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EWS1 Inspections: What Building Owners Need to Know in 2026
Everything building owners need to know about EWS1 inspections in 2026 — what they are, who needs one, how rope access helps, and what to expect.
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How to Choose a Rope Access Contractor: A Complete Checklist
A practical checklist for hiring a rope access contractor — the certifications to verify, insurance requirements, red flags, and essential questions to ask.
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Rope Access for Property Managers: The Complete Guide
Everything property and facility managers need to know about rope access — from planned maintenance programmes to cost control and compliance requirements.
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Is Rope Access Safe? The Facts Behind the Safety Record
With over 100 million hours logged and a lost-time accident rate below 1 per 100,000 hours, rope access has an outstanding safety record. Here is why.
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7 Ways Rope Access Saves Money on Building Maintenance
Seven practical ways rope access reduces building maintenance costs, with real UK pricing comparisons and tips for maximising savings.
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Rope Access for Housing Associations: A Complete Guide
A complete guide to how housing associations can use rope access for EWS1 surveys, cladding work, gutter clearance and building maintenance across large estates.
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Rope Access for Facilities Managers: What You Need to Know
Everything facilities managers need to know about specifying rope access in contracts, building maintenance programmes, and reducing costs on building upkeep.
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Work at Height Regulations 2005: A Practical Guide
A practical guide to the Work at Height Regulations 2005, covering employer duties, risk assessments, hierarchy of controls, and how rope access complies.
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Rope Access Insurance: What Cover Should Contractors Have?
A guide to the insurance cover rope access contractors should carry, including employers liability, public liability, professional indemnity, and how to verify it.
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Commercial Gutter Maintenance: The Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about maintaining gutters on commercial buildings, including seasonal schedules, common problems, and how rope access reduces costs.
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Types of Building Facade Inspection: Which Do You Need?
An overview of the different types of building facade inspection available in the UK, including EWS1, condition surveys, Section 11, and when each is needed.
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Rope Access vs Cherry Picker: Which Is Better?
A detailed comparison of rope access and cherry pickers for building maintenance, covering costs, access limitations, setup time, and when each is the right choice.
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Cladding Remediation: What Building Owners Need to Know
What building owners need to know about cladding remediation, including post-Grenfell requirements, the Building Safety Act, funding options, and cost reduction through rope access.
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Commercial Building Painting Using Rope Access
A guide to commercial building painting using rope access, covering the benefits over scaffolding, surface preparation, coating systems, and what to expect.
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Planned Preventative Maintenance for Commercial Buildings
A guide to planned preventative maintenance for commercial buildings, including how to set up a schedule, the cost benefits, and how rope access supports external PPM.
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Emergency Building Repairs: When You Can't Wait for Scaffolding
How rope access provides rapid emergency repair services for buildings when scaffolding timelines are too long, including common scenarios and what to expect.
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Bird Proofing Commercial Buildings: Netting, Spikes and Deterrents
A comprehensive guide to bird proofing commercial buildings, covering netting, spikes, wire systems, and other deterrents, plus why rope access is the ideal installation method.
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