IRATA-Certified Access for High-Rise & Difficult-Access Buildings
Struan delivers IRATA rope access services for high-rise buildings, complex facades, and difficult-access structures across Scotland and the UK.
All works are self-delivered by our in-house team, supported by full RAMS, rescue plans, and compliance documentation.
We support FM providers, estates teams, and managing agents with planned and reactive rope access programmes for high-rise and difficult-access buildings.
Whether delivering scheduled facade maintenance across a multi-building portfolio or responding to an emergency BMU failure, we focus on safety, compliance, and minimal disruption to live operations.
Our teams operate across Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester, Leeds, and the wider UK, providing consistent delivery standards for regional and national contracts.
All works delivered by IRATA-certified technicians under Level 3 supervision, compliant with IRATA ICOP and BS 7985:2020.
Site-specific RAMS, rescue plans, insurance certification, and technician competencies provided as standard for every project.
Out-of-hours, phased, and low-impact scheduling. Zero ground footprint means buildings remain fully operational during works.
Rapid mobilisation for BMU failures, urgent facade repairs, or emergency access requirements. UK-wide coverage.
Our service is structured to integrate with FM operations and building management requirements:
Dedicated point of contact and coordination with site management
Pre-start meetings, method statements, and tenant communication support
Completion reports, photographic records, and compliance sign-off
This approach reduces contractor management overhead while maintaining safety and compliance across all sites.
Rope access is selected where it provides the safest and most efficient solution — not as a default or convenience choice.
Where water-fed pole systems cannot reach and MEWP access is impractical or unavailable.
Sites with limited space, soft ground, or obstructions preventing MEWP deployment.
Overhangs, setbacks, and architectural features requiring flexible positioning.
Where Building Maintenance Units are out of service, under repair, or impractical for the scope of works.
Listed structures where scaffolding fixings are prohibited or ground disturbance restricted.
Where zero ground footprint is required to maintain building access and operations.
All access method selection is determined through site-specific risk assessment, prioritising safety, efficiency, and minimal disruption.
Delivered by IRATA-certified technicians under Level 3 supervision.
External glazing on towers and difficult-access facades
Cleaning, inspections, and minor repairs
Close-up facade surveys and condition assessments
ACM panels, metal cladding, composite materials
DOFF steam cleaning and surface restoration
Rapid response for urgent high-level requirements
Member 8221/O. Independently audited annually. Compliant with IRATA ICOP.
Plus £10M employer's liability. Certificates provided as standard.
Maintained through rigorous safety management and Level 3 supervision.
Answers to help you assess our suitability for your rope access requirements
Contact us for a no-obligation quote or site assessment for your rope access requirements.
Used by FM providers, estates teams, and managing agents across the UK.
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