SAFE SYSTEMS. SAFE WORKERS. RISKS MANAGED.

We specialise in designing, installing and maintaining height‐safety and access solutions that safeguard your workers, protect your buildings and keep you compliant.

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The UK's Fall Protection Specialist

Our Specialised Services

All Summit Access solutions are tailored to your site, your tasks and your compliance obligations. We combine survey-led design with expert installation and ongoing support, giving you peace of mind that your height-safety systems will protect your workforce.

ABOUT SUMMIT ACCESS

The UK’s Specialists in Safe Working at Height

Everything we design, install and maintain is built to protect people, safeguard assets and keep your organisation fully compliant.


Creating Safer Workplaces at Height

We provide engineered height-safety systems, fall-protection installations and IRATA-certified rope-access services that enable businesses across the UK to operate confidently and securely at height.

With decades of industry experience, our team delivers certified systems, robust documentation and evidence-backed processes that meet the strictest UK regulations and client safety expectations.

Every decision, design and installation is driven by one priority — reducing risk. We ensure your workers are protected through compliant systems, safe access methods and industry-aligned installation practices.

We handle the critical elements that keep your organisation protected:

  • Correct system selection
  • Installation to British and European Standards
  • Ongoing inspection and recertification
  • Digital compliance records
  • Clear documentation for audits and duty-holder proof

All systems are delivered in line with:

  • BS 7883:2019
  • BS EN 795
  • BS 8610
  • Work at Height Regulations 2005
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Proven Capability in Height Safety

Delivering safe outcomes for leading contractors and property groups across the UK.

2 Decades of Experience
Working at height across commercial, industrial and specialist environments
1,000+ Systems Installed
From single anchor points to full roof access solutions
Nationwide
Delivery
Projects completed across the UK — from single sites to multi-building estates
Full System Technical File Every Time
Clear documentation, as-built layouts, and maintenance guidance issued on handover
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UK Fall Protection Installations

Summit Access design and install bespoke fall-protection systems that keep people safe while working at height. From horizontal and vertical lifelines to abseil rails and edge protection, our installations are designed for your building and the tasks carried out at height.

Types of systems we install:

Horizontal, vertical & overhead lifelines Abseil rail & fixed davit systems Fixed eyebolts & structural anchor devices Walkways, ladders & edge protection
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Why Choose Summit Access

Trusted nationwide for reliable, compliant, and professional height safety solutions.

Certified Safety Experts

All our technicians are fully trained and accredited, ensuring every system meets strict UK safety standards.

End-to-End Solutions

From design and installation to inspection and recertification — we cover every aspect of fall protection and access safety.

Nationwide Coverage

We work across the UK, supporting facilities managers, contractors, and building owners with safe, compliant systems.

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25 Higher Ash Road,

Talke,

Stoke-on-Trent,

Staffordshire 

ST7 1JN 

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Summit Access – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Clear answers to common questions about our services, compliance, rope access and how we work.

General

Summit Access specialises in fall protection and height-safety solutions, including system design, installation, inspection, recertification, consultancy, and rope-access works. We support projects ranging from new installations to legacy system assessments.
We provide nationwide coverage across the UK, supporting facilities managers, H&S managers, building owners, contractors, local authorities, universities, student accommodation, heritage sites, stadiums, and more.
We typically work with facilities management teams, main contractors, property managers, surveyors, and anyone responsible for maintaining safe access at height on their buildings.

Inspections & Compliance

All inspections follow BS 7883:2019, BS EN 795, BS 8610, the Work at Height Regulations 2005 (WAHR), and other relevant UK standards. Our work is carried out by experienced, competent engineers with extensive backgrounds in installation, testing, and recertification.
Most fall protection systems require inspection at least every 12 months, or every 6 months for rope access or rescue critical equipment. Factors such as system type, usage, and environment may require shorter intervals.
Yes. We assess both legacy (pre-2019) and modern systems and can provide compliance reports, gap analysis, and recommendations to bring older systems up to current standards.
We provide a clear report outlining the reasons for failure, any safety-critical defects, recommended corrective actions, and where possible, practical solutions to restore compliance.

Installation & System Design

We install a full range of height-safety solutions, including:
  • Horizontal lifelines
  • Guardrail systems
  • Abseil rails and anchor devices
  • Davit sockets and portable davits
  • Fixed access ladders
  • Walkways and demarcation systems
  • Specialist rope-access anchor systems
Yes. Our consultancy team can design and specify compliant systems based on your building layout, access requirements, and applicable standards.
Yes. We carry out load testing for anchors, davit sockets, abseil rails, and other structural fixings in accordance with British Standards and manufacturer requirements.

Consultancy

We support clients with:
  • Height-safety audits & compliance assessments
  • System specification & design reviews
  • Risk assessments for access at height
  • Legacy system evaluation
  • Technical guidance for FM and project teams
  • Independent advice not linked to product sales
Yes. We assess your existing arrangements, highlight risks, and recommend practical solutions to keep personnel safe and ensure compliance.

Rope Access & Specialist Works

Yes. Our IRATA-trained rope access teams deliver inspections, repairs, high-level maintenance, and specialist access solutions where traditional access (scaffolding, MEWPs) is impractical.
In many cases, yes. Rope access is often faster, more cost-effective, and less disruptive, especially for high-level or difficult-to-reach areas.

Quoting & Project Management

You can contact us via our website, email, or phone. We’ll ask for basic information about your building or system and may arrange a site visit if required.
Yes. We conduct site assessments for installations, consultancy work, and inspection planning as required.
Availability depends on location and scope, but we aim to respond promptly and accommodate urgent requests wherever possible.

Training & Support

We can provide user awareness training for the systems we install, covering safe use, limitations, and duties under the Work at Height Regulations.
Yes. All new installations come with a full System Technical File, including design details, load calculations, compliance certificates, user instructions, and maintenance guidance.

Health, Safety & Insurance

Yes. We hold full public liability, employers’ liability, and professional indemnity insurance suitable for fall protection, rope access, and consultancy work.
Absolutely. Our engineers have extensive experience across installation, inspection, load testing, rope access, and technical compliance. Competency is demonstrated through training, qualifications, and years of practical industry experience.

Areas We Serve

We provide nationwide coverage across key UK cities and their surrounding areas. Use the search below or scroll through the list.

  • London and surrounding areas
  • Birmingham and surrounding areas
  • Manchester and surrounding areas
  • Glasgow and surrounding areas
  • Leeds and surrounding areas
  • Liverpool and surrounding areas
  • Newcastle upon Tyne and surrounding areas
  • Nottingham and surrounding areas
  • Sheffield and surrounding areas
  • Bristol and surrounding areas
  • Belfast and surrounding areas
  • Brighton and surrounding areas
  • Leicester and surrounding areas
  • Edinburgh and surrounding areas
  • Cardiff and surrounding areas
  • Coventry and surrounding areas
  • Southampton and surrounding areas
  • Portsmouth and surrounding areas
  • Plymouth and surrounding areas
  • Cambridge and surrounding areas
  • Oxford and surrounding areas
  • York and surrounding areas
  • Norwich and surrounding areas
  • Swansea and surrounding areas
  • Newport and surrounding areas
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