Edge Protection

Edge protection is a safety system using guardrails, toe boards, and barriers to prevent falls from roofs, slabs, and elevated edges. It's legally required under the Work at Height Regulations 2005 for any work where there's a fall risk of 2 meters or more.

We provide temporary guardrail systems, roof edge barriers, parapet clamps, freestanding edge protection, and integrated scaffold edge protection. All systems are designed to meet HSE standards and can be adapted to most roof types and structures.

For standard residential roofs, we can typically install within 24 hours. Larger commercial buildings may take 1-3 days depending on the roof area and complexity. Emergency installations can often be arranged same-day.

Yes. We specialize in edge protection for fragile roofs including corrugated sheets, asbestos cement, and skylights. We use counterweighted systems and proper load distribution to avoid penetrating or stressing fragile roof materials.

By law, collective fall protection like edge protection must be used wherever reasonably practicable. It's the preferred method over personal fall arrest systems because it protects everyone on the roof simultaneously without requiring individual harnesses.

Yes, we provide edge protection systems throughout Sussex and Kent, including Brighton, Hastings, Canterbury, and surrounding areas. We're familiar with local building types and regulatory requirements in each region.

We maintain £10 million public liability insurance and are fully CHAS and Constructionline accredited. All our edge protection systems are installed by CITB-trained professionals and meet current HSE guidelines.

HSE regulations require guardrails at a minimum height of 950mm above the working surface, with an intermediate rail to prevent falls through gaps, and toe boards at least 150mm high to prevent materials falling. Our systems meet or exceed these requirements for all installation types.

Edge protection costs depend on roof perimeter length, system type, and hire duration. Typical residential roof perimeters cost £400-£800 for installation plus weekly hire. Commercial and industrial projects are quoted based on specific requirements. We provide free surveys and detailed quotations.

Yes, edge protection can be integrated with scaffold systems where scaffolding provides the structural support and edge protection extends coverage to areas the scaffold doesn't reach. We design integrated solutions for projects requiring both scaffold access and standalone edge protection.