Safety & compliance
Edge Protection, Staircases & Handrails
Scaffold edge protection, staircases, handrails and rubbish chutes that make working at height safer for everyone on site.
- Established 1990
- CISRS-qualified scaffolders
- TG20:21 compliant
- CHAS & Constructionline Gold
- Insured up to £10 million
Safer working at height
Protection at every edge
Falls from height remain one of the biggest risks on any building site. Scaffold edge protection with guardrails and toe boards stops people and materials falling from roof edges and open floors, scaffold staircases give safer, easier access than ladders, and handrails keep routes and platforms secure. We also supply rubbish chutes, so waste comes down safely instead of being thrown from height. Each is erected by our CISRS-qualified scaffolders and inspected along with the rest of the scaffold.
Edge protection
Guardrails and toe boards at roof edges and open floors.
Scaffold staircases
Stair access between lifts, safer and easier than ladders.
Handrails
Guardrails along routes, platforms and open edges.
Rubbish chutes
Waste brought down safely from height into a skip.
Where it is used
Where edge protection is used
Collective protection belongs on any job where people work near an edge.
Roofing works
Edge protection at the eaves for re-roofs and repairs.
More on roofing worksNew builds
Protection at every lift as the build rises.
More on new buildsCommercial sites
Staircases and handrails for busy multi-trade sites.
More on commercial sitesRefurbishment
Protection around occupied buildings during external works.
More on refurbishmentHome projects
Edge protection for loft conversions, extensions and re-roofs.
More on home projectsIndustrial roofs
Protection for work on large industrial roofs.
More on industrial roofs
On site
Scaffolding with edge protection
Guardrails taken above the rooflineView project — Reading, Guardrails taken above the roofline 
Guardrails above the tower parapetView project — Newbury, Guardrails above the tower parapet 
Scaffold taken up to the gable endView project — Camberley, Scaffold taken up to the gable end 
Netted elevations across the estateView project — Kings Cross, Netted elevations across the estate 
Full-height scaffold across a six-storey elevationMore projects — Multi-storey block, Full-height scaffold across a six-storey elevation
Compliance
The paperwork principal contractors ask for
A sound scaffold is only half of it; you also need the evidence behind it. Our scaffolders are CISRS qualified, structures are erected to TG20:21 guidance, and the company is accredited by the schemes below. Tell us what your pre-qualification or site induction requires and we will supply it.
- CHAS Accredited Contractor
- Constructionline Gold Member
- CISRS
- CITB
- SSIP
What we can provide
- TG20:21 compliance sheets, or a bespoke scaffold design where needed
- Method statements and risk assessments before work starts
- CISRS cards for every scaffolder on site
- Handover certificates and inspection records through the hire
- Insurance certificates on request
How it works
From survey to strike
One team looks after your scaffold from the first site visit to the day it comes down.
Survey
We visit the site, measure up and check access, ground conditions and whether a highway licence is needed.
Design & paperwork
The scaffold is specified to TG20:21, or designed bespoke where the structure needs it, with method statements and risk assessments issued before work starts.
Written quote
You receive a clear quotation setting out the scaffold, the hire period and the programme.
Erect & hand over
Our CISRS-qualified team erects the scaffold, then inspects and tags it before anyone uses it.
Inspect & adapt
Inspections continue through the hire, and we adapt the scaffold as the work moves on.
Strike & clear
When the job is done, we dismantle the scaffold and clear the site on the agreed date.
Who we work with
Trusted by contractors, councils, colleges and housebuilders
Also including Berkeley Homes, Overbury, Lang Homes, Bryer London, Slough Council and an Oxford college.
FAQs
Edge protection, staircases & handrails questions
Straight answers to the things people ask before booking scaffolding. Anything else, just call 0800 2086 905 or 07831 197615.
Ask a questionWhen is edge protection needed?
Wherever someone could fall from an edge, such as a roof edge or an open floor, collective protection like guardrails should be provided. On pitched roofs this is usually scaffold edge protection at the eaves.
Is a scaffold staircase better than a ladder?
Scaffold staircases are easier and safer to use than ladders, particularly for people carrying tools and materials, and they are often required on larger sites.
Can you supply a rubbish chute?
Yes. Rubbish chutes are one of our services. They are fitted to the scaffold so waste comes down safely into a skip.
Can edge protection be added later?
Yes. We can add or adapt edge protection on our scaffolds as your work moves on, for example when the roofers arrive.
Is the scaffold inspected during the hire?
Yes. Scaffolds must be inspected by a competent person before first use, after any alteration or event such as high winds, and at least every seven days. We carry out these checks through the hire and keep the records up to date.
Free quote
Request your free scaffolding quote
Tell us about the site and the work. We will call to confirm the details, arrange a survey if one is needed, and send a clear written quotation.
- Survey We measure up and check access, ground and licence needs.
- Quote A written price with the scaffold design and hire period set out.
- Erect Our team installs, inspects and tags the scaffold on the agreed date.