Find answers to common questions about our passive fire protection, rope
access and industrial coating services.
General Questions
We're based in the North East of England but provide services
across the entire UK. Our team regularly works on projects
throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. No
project is too far – contact us to discuss your location and
requirements.
Yes, we carry comprehensive public liability insurance and
employer's liability insurance. We're happy to provide copies of
our insurance certificates upon request. All our operatives are
also fully trained and hold relevant industry certifications.
Absolutely! We offer free, no-obligation site surveys and
quotations. Our team will assess your requirements, discuss your
needs, and provide a detailed written quote with no hidden costs.
Simply contact us to arrange a convenient time.
We pride ourselves on fast response times. For standard enquiries,
we aim to respond within 24 hours. For urgent requirements, please
call us directly and we'll do our best to accommodate your
timescales.
Passive Fire Protection
Passive fire protection refers to building components and systems
that contain fires or slow their spread without requiring
activation or movement. This includes fire stopping,
compartmentation, fire doors, fire-resistant walls and floors, and
intumescent coatings. Unlike active systems (sprinklers, alarms),
passive protection is always working.
Fire stopping involves sealing gaps, joints and openings in
fire-resistant walls, floors and ceilings to prevent fire and
smoke from spreading through a building. This includes sealing
around pipes, cables, ducts and other service penetrations using
specialist fire-rated materials such as intumescent sealants, fire
batts and collars.
Compartmentation divides a building into smaller sections
(compartments) using fire-resistant walls, floors and doors. This
limits fire spread, giving occupants more time to evacuate and
allowing firefighters to tackle the blaze more effectively. Proper
compartmentation is a legal requirement in most commercial and
residential buildings.
Yes, we offer comprehensive fire stopping surveys to assess your
building's current fire protection measures. Our surveys identify
any breaches or deficiencies in compartmentation, provide detailed
photographic reports, and recommend remedial works to ensure
compliance with UK fire safety regulations.
Rope Access Services
Rope access is a method of working at height using ropes and
specialist equipment, similar to climbing and abseiling
techniques. It allows our trained technicians to safely access
difficult-to-reach areas without the need for scaffolding, cherry
pickers or other expensive access equipment.
Rope access is one of the safest methods of working at height.
Statistically, it has a better safety record than scaffolding or
MEWPs (Mobile Elevated Work Platforms). All our technicians are
IRATA certified and follow strict safety protocols with redundant
systems – if one system fails, a backup is always in place.
Rope access offers several advantages: it's typically 50-70%
cheaper than scaffolding, can be set up in hours rather than days,
causes minimal disruption to building occupants, leaves no
footprint on the ground, and can access areas that scaffolding
simply cannot reach. It's also more environmentally friendly with
a smaller carbon footprint.
All our rope access technicians hold IRATA (Industrial Rope Access
Trade Association) certifications, which is the globally
recognised standard for rope access work. Our team includes Level
1, Level 2 and Level 3 technicians, ensuring we have the expertise
to supervise and execute all types of rope access projects safely.
Industrial Coatings
We apply a wide range of protective coatings including intumescent
fire protection coatings, anti-corrosion coatings, epoxy floor
coatings, waterproofing membranes, and specialist paints for steel
structures. We work with leading manufacturers to ensure the
highest quality products for your specific requirements.
Intumescent coatings are specialist fire protection paints that
expand when exposed to heat, forming an insulating char layer that
protects the underlying steel structure from fire damage. This can
provide up to 120 minutes of fire resistance, allowing steel
structures to maintain their integrity during a fire and giving
occupants time to evacuate.
Yes, we regularly carry out coating works in occupied buildings.
We use low-odour and low-VOC products where appropriate, implement
dust containment measures, and can work during out-of-hours
periods to minimise disruption to your business operations or
residents.
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