Rope access systems are fast to deploy and disassemble.

More cost-effective than mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs) especially for short term projects such as inspections, window cleaning and painting

Our fully trained rope access contractors are kitted out in the latest HSE approved safety harnesses, fall protection and recovery kits

Ropes and rigging can be used on most structures, from oil rigs to bridges and cliff faces. Multi-skilled rope access technicians can perform inspections, surveys, electrical work and many other tasks

Less impact on the surrounding area and environment. Your staff, members of the public and other contractors will hardly notice our specialist teams working above

Our engineers carry out straightforward visual inspections and NDT inspections, photo and video inspections, safety and quality checks as well as structural building surveys to verify that safety requirements are met and quality levels achieved.

Our teams carry out stabilisation work to maintain areas surrounding roadways and railway embankments, clearing rocks and making cliff faces safe.

We carry out essential building maintenance and repair projects including fixing cladding and curtain walling on large office blocks and apartment buildings.

Our rope access painting services include, roof and window painting as well as graffiti removal. We can handle projects from the size of the Principality Stadium and the Prince of Wales bridge to shopping centres and high rise buildings.

Building at height is increasingly common, our industrial abseiling experts carry out building surveys and provide essential support to construction companies including glazing, installing cladding, bricklaying and waterproofing.

Windows, gutters, cladding, brick and chemical cleaning stonework high-pressure cleaning, post-construction cleaning.

We can also install advertising banners and signage on the exterior of buildings

Working conditions at refineries such as the Milford Haven refinery as well as power plants and storage depots lend themselves well to the unobtrusive nature of ropes compared to other options that require vehicle access.

Rope access teams are becoming increasingly efficient, able to traverse even the most complex of modern structural buildings with ease. Modern office blocks and buildings often reach great heights, yet they are straightforward for our rope access teams as they carry their tools with them or rely on a separate rope system to deliver them to the exact position needed.

Civil engineers, structural engineers and construction companies, in general, are increasingly turning to rope access companies like Sutro Group to perform inspections, surveys, repairs and routine maintenance. Fast set-up times and low impact on modern buildings is a key decision factor.

Rope access is a popular method of tackling projects that take place in shipping docks and harbours. Rope access can be seen in use on large vessels in port, as it allows for painting and inspection work to be carried out above the water line and even between tides if need be. Additionally, rope access can be used to quickly inspect and repair deep locks, reducing the amount of time such a facility is out of commission.

Rope access was first put to use inspecting, maintaining and repairing offshore oil and gas platforms. It is by far the best option for reaching hard to access areas in difficult conditions. Many of the skills learned on rigs have helped the industry develop and transfer to new industries including offshore green energy.

Rope access companies have used their skills to preserve cherished historic views, maintain roadways, and even prevent substantial land masses from being lost forever in their work with large-scale sites. Cliffs and high rocks are rarely in positions that allow for the use of semi-permanent access such as scaffold, potentially posing problems due to natural wear and tear, erosion, and weathering, making rope access solutions a great alternative.