Additional Services

ACE Scaffolding provides a comprehensive range of scaffolding services designed to ensure the safety, integrity, and efficiency of all types of scaffolding projects.

What we specialise in:

Scaffolding inspections
Registers
Anchor pull tests (including certificates)
Bespoke or CAD design elements
Scaffolding alarm systems.

Our goal is to provide safe, reliable, and compliant scaffolding solutions for construction and industrial projects of all sizes.

Scaffolding Inspections

Regular scaffolding inspections are critical for ensuring the safety of workers and the structural stability of scaffolds. Inspections must be conducted by a qualified competent person to identify hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Our scaffolding inspection services include:

Initial Inspection: Before scaffolding is used for the first time, it must undergo a thorough inspection to ensure that it is installed correctly and complies with all design and safety standards.
Routine Inspections: Scaffolding must be inspected regularly (once every seven days to be precise) or after any incident that could affect its structural integrity, such as adverse weather conditions or modifications to the scaffold.
Post-Modification Inspections: Any alterations or additions to the scaffold require a new inspection to verify continued compliance and safety.

Our team provides detailed inspection reports, highlighting any issues and recommendations for corrective actions. We ensure all inspections meet legal standards, such as those set by NASC or HSE and all other relevant regulatory bodies.

Scaffolding Registers:

A scaffolding register is a formal record of all inspections and maintenance activities related to scaffolding on a construction site. This is a legal requirement to ensure scaffolding is regularly inspected and maintained in accordance with safety regulations. Our scaffolding registers include:

Scaffold Identification: Details about the scaffold, including its location, size, and configuration. Which includes pictures on site.
Inspection Dates: All inspection dates are logged, with detailed notes on the results of each inspection.
Corrective Actions: If any issues are identified during an inspection, the register will note the actions taken to resolve the problem.
Signatures of Inspectors: Each inspection entry includes the signature of the competent person who performed the inspection.

Our scaffolding registers provide a transparent and comprehensive record, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations while providing peace of mind to site managers.

Anchor Pull Tests

An anchor pull test is a crucial part of scaffolding safety, as it ensures that the scaffold’s anchors are secure and can withstand the required loads. Our anchor pull test services include:

Testing Process: We use specialized equipment to apply a controlled force to the anchors to verify their strength and holding capacity. The force applied is measured to ensure it meets or exceeds the required safety standards.
Load Ratings: We test anchors to their specific load ratings, depending on the type of scaffold and the weight it will be supporting. The anchors must be able to handle the designated working loads without any signs of failure or movement.
Reporting: After testing, we provide a detailed report that includes the results of each anchor pull test, highlighting any anchors that may require remediation or replacement.
Maintenance: Our tie test equipment is annually calibrated to ensure it is fit for use.

Our team ensures that all scaffolding anchors meet the necessary safety standards, protecting both workers and the structural integrity of the scaffold.

Scaffold Design Elements:

Scaffold design is essential for both safety and functionality. Our scaffold design services take into account various factors to ensure that the scaffold can safely support the intended loads and is suitable for the specific construction environment. Key elements of scaffold design include:

Load Calculations: Our engineer team calculate the maximum loads that the scaffold will be required to support, including both workers and materials. This ensures that the scaffold is designed to handle the anticipated weight without compromising stability.
Bracing and Stability: Proper bracing is essential for maintaining the structural integrity of the scaffold. We design scaffolds with adequate bracing to prevent swaying or collapse.
Access and Egress: We ensure that scaffolds have safe and convenient access points, such as ladders or stair towers, allowing workers to move safely between levels.
Fall Protection: Our scaffold designs incorporate fall protection systems, including guardrails, toe boards, and the relevant cladding required on site. This could be debris netting, monarflex sheeting, shrink wrap or brick guards.
Site-Specific Requirements: We tailor our scaffold designs to meet the unique needs of each site, taking into account factors such as ground conditions, wind loads, and height restrictions.

Our team of experienced external and internal engineer designers works closely with clients to create scaffolding solutions that are safe, efficient and compliant with all relevant regulations.

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Scaffolding Alarm Safety

Scaffolding alarm systems are an essential safety feature that can help prevent unauthorized access, theft and accidents on construction sites. Our scaffolding alarm services include:

Intrusion Detection: Our alarms detect any unauthorized access to the scaffold, immediately alerting residents, site managers or security personnel. This is especially important for preventing theft of equipment or materials, as well as keeping residents, workers and unauthorized individuals safe.
Vibration Detection: Alarms can also detect unusual vibrations or movement in the scaffold, which may indicate a structural issue or tampering. Early detection of such issues helps prevent accidents and costly repairs.
Remote Monitoring: Many of our scaffold alarms can be monitored remotely, providing real-time alerts and data directly to a mobile device or control centre. Most alarms simply sound a loud siren which acts as a deterrent to unauthorised persons. ACE Scaffolding can provide all alarm services. Depending on what alarms the client requires, costs vary.
Customizable Solutions: We offer tailored alarm systems that can be adjusted to meet the specific needs of your project, including motion sensors, CCTV integration, and other security features.

Our scaffolding alarm systems provide an additional layer of safety and security, ensuring that scaffolding is only accessed by authorized personnel and remains structurally sound at all times.

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How we can help

Not using our scaffold service?

Already have a scaffold in place and do not have any of the above?

Then why not contact us today for a free no-obligation quotation on scaffolding inspections, alarms and design elements.

Why choose us?

Expertise: Our team of certified professionals has extensive experience in scaffolding safety, design, and compliance.

Compliance: All our services comply with relevant industry standards, including NASC & HSE regulations and local safety codes.
Tailored Solutions: We offer customized scaffolding services to meet the unique requirements of each project, ensuring safety and efficiency.
Reliable Support: We provide ongoing support throughout the project, from initial setup to final inspections, ensuring peace of mind and minimizing risk.
Safety First: Our priority is ensuring the safety of your workers and the structural integrity of your scaffolding systems.

For more information on how we can assist with your scaffolding needs, please contact us today to discuss your project requirements.

We are committed to providing safe, reliable, and efficient scaffolding solutions

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“Breyer Group PLC have been working alongside ACE Scaffolding for the past 2 years. We value our collaboration, their quality of workmanship and professionalism,highly recommended”
Stephen JexSenior Contracts Manager, Breyer Group PLC

“As always, Ace did an ace job for me. Very responsive to all enquiries, good survey with several options for the job and kept me updated on the schedule. All work was done efficiently and tidily.”
John RouseBuilder

“The full package! Great team on site yesterday and a pleasure to work with. I have been very impressed with ACE Scaffolding so far. Keep it up.”
Russell ForderSite Manager, Square One Construction

“Very quick and efficient scaffolding for our works on our house in Brighton. I have recommended them many times to friends and family who have also been very happy with the service.”
Ian WalkerHome Owner

“They listened to how I thought the scaffolding should be built then suggested a far better way of doing it, making my job far safer and easier to perform.”
Ashley BurrowsBuilder

“Very quick and efficient scaffolding for our works on our house in Brighton. I have recommended them many times to friends and family who have also been very happy with the service.”
Ian WalkerHome Owner

“All of the staff, through to the lads on site are very organised and know what they are doing. The price for the job was super competitive and they will be my number one go to in the future.”
Ken MitchellBuilder

“Recently used these guys for a job at my place of work, they were really polite and couldn’t have been better to have around. Super helpful as well and even helped me clean the gutter.”
Alfie AlvarezCommercial Customer

“We have used Ace Scaffolding for the last five years for all our scaffolding works and found them to be reliable and give a good service.”
Howard Building & Maintenance Ltd.Builder

“Ace Scaffolding have once again blown me away with their service, The skill of their tradesmen, the politeness and helpfulness of their tradesmen, and their reliability.”
Ashley BurrowsBuilder

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