Service area 03
Access & High-Rise Services
Safe access to facades, glazing and difficult areas using elevated work platforms or rope access.
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Why it matters
Much of a building's exterior can't be reached safely from the ground. Scaffolding is slow and disruptive for routine work, and unplanned work at height puts people at risk.
The right access method lets the work get done safely, with less disruption to the people using the site.
What we provide
Services
Rope access
Work on facades and areas an elevated work platform can't reach, carried out by IRATA rope access technicians.
Elevated work platform (EWP) access
Platform access for facades, glazing, gutters and roof edges where ground conditions and site layout allow, operated by HIANZ-certified operators.
Where it applies
Typical sites
- Multi-level commercial buildings
- Facades over footpaths, car parks or landscaping
- Glazing and features out of reach from the ground
- Sites where scaffolding isn't practical
Safety and access
How the work is controlled
- Access method chosen after assessing building height and shape, ground conditions and the task.
- Exclusion zones set up below the work area.
- Work at height planned and documented before work starts.
Questions
Access & High-Rise Services FAQs
Other service areas:
Is rope access safe?
When it is planned and carried out by trained, certified technicians, rope access is a recognised method for working at height. We assess each site before recommending it.
Can rope access replace scaffolding?
For many cleaning and maintenance tasks it can avoid the need for scaffolding. Some work still suits a platform or scaffolding better – we'll recommend the safest practical option.
Tell us about your site
Send us the site address and what needs doing. We'll come back to you with next steps or a time to assess the site.