Fast, compliant fixes — with re-inspection and certification.
Guardrail Maintenance & Repairs
Keep people safe at height and minimise downtime with competent guardrail maintenance. We repair, re-ballast, replace parts and re-certify fixed and freestanding guardrails, roof handrails, balustrades and barriers. Expect permit-ready RAMS, tidy workmanship and photo-led evidence for your records.
Standards & compliance (UK)
Maintenance aims to restore conformity with the correct framework for your installation: BS 13700 (freestanding/counterweighted guardrails), BS 6180 (barriers/balustrades), BS EN 13374 (temporary edge protection) and BS EN ISO 14122-3 (machine/access ways), within duties under the Work at Height Regulations 2005 (and PUWER where applicable).
- When to book maintenanceMaintenance is recommended after an inspection identifies defects or advisories, after significant events such as severe weather, impact or roof works, or whenever you notice visible issues like corrosion, loose fixings or a gate that no longer self-closes.
- What we actually do on siteOur engineers tighten and torque fixings, replace worn clamps, caps, posts, rails and gate hardware, re-ballast and level freestanding bases, renew base pads and membrane separation, treat corrosion, refresh sealants at penetrations and interfaces, and adjust or add mid-rails, toe-boards or infill to restore conformity. Assets are re-marked and the register is updated before we leave.
- How the process worksWe begin with a clear, itemised quote based on your report and photos, then issue RAMS and organise access and permits. Works are delivered using low-impact methods that protect membranes and parapets. Once complete, we re-inspect/test as required by the system type and issue updated certification and durable tags, followed by reminders for your next due date. Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) programmes are available for multi-site estates.
- Standards & compliance (UK)All remedial work aims to restore conformity with the correct framework for your installation: BS 13700 for freestanding/counterweighted guardrails, BS 6180 for barriers and balustrades, BS EN 13374 for temporary edge protection, and BS EN ISO 14122-3 for machine/access ways, within duties under the Work at Height Regulations 2005 (and PUWER where applicable).
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TECHNICAL QUESTIONS
Full-suite guardrail services: competent testing, compliant inspections and reliable maintenance with fast certification.
We align testing with BS 13700 (permanent counterweighted/freestanding rails), BS EN 13374 (temporary edge protection), BS 6180 (barriers/balustrades in buildings) and BS EN ISO 14122-3 (machine/access ways). Legal duties sit under the Work at Height Regulations 2005.
For permanent counterweighted guardrails, BS 13700 requires an annual thorough examination (and after any significant event, e.g. severe weather). Other systems follow manufacturer guidance and risk assessment (annually is a common baseline).
This part covers the design, installation, maintenance, and inspection of lightning protection systems for structures to prevent physical damage and reduce hazards to life.
This section addresses the protection of internal electrical and electronic systems from lightning electromagnetic impulse (LEMP).
Guardrail Safety Specialists
OUR SERVICES
We help duty-holders stay safe at height and stay compliant.
From routine inspections and testing to responsive maintenance and re-certification, we deliver tidy workmanship, plain-English paperwork and a predictable annual programme.
WE OFFER SOLUTIONS
Guardrail Safety Testing, Inspection & Maintenance
Ready to book your inspection? Get a quick quote and secure your next compliance date today.
WHAT
WE
DONE?
Industrial Properties
(Manufacturing • Storage & Distribution • Flex)
Need: durable, low-maintenance protection for plant, mezzanines, service roofs.
Systems: freestanding roof guardrails, fixed parapet rails, walkway rails, self-closing gates.
We do: inspect, test, maintain, re-ballast, certify with photo reports.
Commercial Properties
(Offices • Leisure • Civic)
Need: compliant, tidy edge protection with minimal disruption.
Systems: parapet-mounted rails, freestanding perimeters, terrace balustrades.
We do: plan access, inspect, test where required, certify and tag.
Retail Properties
(Shopping Centres • Retail Parks • High Street)
Need: robust systems with tight access windows.
Systems: roof/service-deck guardrails, signage platform rails, loading-bay barriers.
We do: out-of-hours visits, first-time fixes, re-certification.
Schools, Colleges & Universities
Need: safe access around term time.
Systems: freestanding roof rails, stair/landing handrails, plant-room walkway rails.
We do: holiday scheduling, inspect/test, maintain, certify for estates records.
Places of Worship & Period Buildings
Need: safety without harming heritage fabric.
Systems: non-penetrative roof rails, discreet parapet rails, internal balustrades.
We do: sympathetic maintenance, minimal disturbance, photo-led certification.
Healthcare Facilities & Care Homes
Need: reliable protection for 24/7 operations.
Systems: roof edge rails to plant decks, terrace balustrades, access walkway rails.
We do: permit-ready RAMS, quiet inspections, swift maintenance and re-cert.
We Protect Your Property from Lightning
Why choose us
Competent, qualified engineers carrying out inspections and tests in line with UK regulations and relevant British Standards.
Clear, same-day findings with photo evidence, risk ratings, and a prioritised remedials list.
Certificate & tagging on completion, plus an asset register for your records.
Annual reminder service so renewals never slip. (Most systems are checked at least every 12 months, and BS 13700:2021 requires annual inspection for permanent counterweighted guardrails.)
What we work on
Freestanding (counterweighted) roof guardrails — BS 13700:2021.
Temporary edge protection — BS EN 13374.
Fixed handrails/balustrades and barriers — BS 6180 and BS EN ISO 14122-3 (as applicable).
Typical deliverables
- Test & inspection certificate
- Tagging with next due date
- Photo report with defects & recommendations
- Maintenance quote (if required)
PARTNERS
Our Guardrail Safety Testing, Inspection & Maintenance services are designed to safeguard a wide range of buildings, including:
- Industrial properties
- Commercial properties
- Retail properties
- Schools, colleges, and universities
- Places of worship
- Period buildings
- Healthcare facilities
- Care homes
Each category has unique requirements, and we tailor our solutions accordingly to ensure optimal protection.
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Contact us today to learn more about how we can help safeguard your valuable property and ensure the safety of its occupants.