Specialists at height
Safe and efficient rope access solutions
At Evolve we offer decades of experience delivering safe, efficient, and cost-effective at-height solutions.
Our IRATA-certified teams, including; IRATA Instructors, IOSH Height Safety Managers and expert supervisors, ensures every project is executed with the highest safety standards and client-focused results.
What is rope access and what are the benefits?
Rope access is a versatile and efficient method for completing at-height work; With its roots in recreational climbing and caving, modern rope access systems use specialised industrial equipment and techniques to offer a safer, quicker, and more cost-effective alternative to traditional access methods.
Rope access is adaptable to a variety of tasks, from inspections and maintenance to installations and repairs, making it an ideal solution for projects where safety, efficiency, and minimal impact are key priorities.
Services we offer
We provide high-level services, including inspections, maintenance, cladding and glazing repairs, and installations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and minimal disruption.
Precision inspections in hard-to-reach areasOur rope access inspections offer versatile, efficient solutions for assessing structures, reaching areas traditional methods can’t.
High-level maintenance servicesWe specialise in maintaining high and hard-to-reach areas. Rope access provides efficient, safe, and cost-effective maintenance solutions.
Cost-effective industrial cleaning solutionsRope access cleaning provides quick, flexible, and cost-effective solutions for hard-to-reach areas, minimising setup time and costs.
Safe and precise installations at heightWe use rope access for precise, efficient high-level installations, eliminating the need for scaffolding and reducing project timelines.
Efficient glazing and cladding solutionsRope access enables safe, efficient glazing and cladding installations, reducing the need for scaffolding and minimising costs and disruption.
Expert consultancy for work at heightOur consultancy services ensures your work-at-height projects are safe, compliant, and efficient, backed by decades of industry experience.
Book your site visit
Pre-start site visits enable us to understand the work scope, and ensure hazards and risk associated with the work, structure, and operating environment are properly understood and controlled.
Pre-start assessments typically include:
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Site-specific hazard identification: Identification and management of hazards associated with the work scope, structure, environment and surrounding activities.
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Anchor point assessment: Review of available anchor points and provision of temporary anchor arrangements where required.
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Debris and dropped-object risk management: Assessment of potential debris risks and implementation of appropriate control measures.
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Environmental factor assessment: Consideration of weather, process conditions and other site-specific influences on safe delivery.
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Rescue planning and verification: Confirmation that practical, site-specific rescue arrangements can be developed and implemented.
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Third-party protection: Measures to protect other personnel, occupants and the public during works.
“Very professional across the board from site set up carrying out their works to program.“
D McDonald, Facade Manager GMI
Our Process
Our rope access process ensures maximum safety and efficiency for every project:
- Planning: We ensure that we fully understand your projects scope, assess the site, identify hazards, and create a detailed plan with risk assessments, method statements, and a rescue plan.
- Team selection: We assign skilled team members, ensuring experienced supervisors are on-site for safe execution.
- Equipment selection: We select specialised equipment to support both safety and efficiency throughout the task.
- Set-up/rigging: Based on the assessment, we install necessary rope access equipment, mitigating the risks from hazards such as sharp edges, abrasive and/or hot surfaces.
- Execution of work: Work is carried out as planned, with any changes to scope carefully assessed for hazards, risks, and mitigations.
- De-rigging and final inspection: Upon completion we carry out a final inspection of the work area, ensure all tasks are complete, and then de-rig equipment.
Nation-wide locations
Supporting inspection, maintenance and repair activities across the UK.
25 years’ experience
Depth of practical knowledge gained across commercial, industrial and infrastructure environments.
IRATA certified
All operational personnel are IRATA qualified to the appropriate level.
Planned delivery
Work is planned and delivered with clear consideration of access, risk and live operations.
Companies we’ve worked with
No-obligation pre-start site visits
Our no-obligation pre-start site visits allow us to understand the work scope, the structure and the operating environment. This enables hazards and risk to be identified and controlled before work begins.
This typically includes:
- Site-specific hazard identification
- Anchor point assessment
- Debris and dropped-object risk management
- Environmental and operational factor assessment
- Rescue planning and verification
- Third-party protection
