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The rope access and confined space specialist.
Rope Access Services & Solutions West Midlands, UK
Welcome to Severn Access and Rescue Services, the UK’s trusted specialists in rope access, confined spaces, and water rescue solutions. Our IRATA-certified technicians and rescue teams deliver safe and efficient solutions for hard-to-reach areas. Based in Worcestershire, we are ideally positioned to provide exceptional rope access, water rescue, and confined space services in the West Midlands and across the whole of the UK.
With a reputation for excellence and a team of some of the world's most experienced access technicians, we are your go-to specialists for all work-at-height, industrial abseiling, and confined space needs. All of our work is carried out in full compliance with HSE codes of practice and The Working at Height Regulations 2005.
Your Local Confined Space Specialist
At Severn Access, we specialise in confined space entry and rescue using our expert rope access solutions. Our technicians are fully qualified to perform work in accordance with the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997, making us the go-to confined space contractors and consultants for a wide-range of industries across the UK.
Offering a range of professional confined space rescue services, we have safely facilitated many confined spaces over the last decade or so. We provide our clients with top of the range rescue equipment, standby rescue teams, and top-man services, ensuring compliance and safety in high-risk environments.
Industrial Rope Access Services & Solutions West Midlands
Here at Severn Access, we're one of the UK's leading rope access companies and contractors. We offer a comprehensive range of industrial rope access services and high maintenance rope access solutions across the West Midlands and beyond. We help our clients to save money time and time again with our cost-effective industrial rope access services. Our technicians have the expertise and experience to tackle all of the following:
- Cladding Repairs and Replacement
- High-Level Window Cleaning & Glazing
- Wind Turbine Maintenance
- Rope Access Rescue
- Structural Integrity Assessments
- Bolt Inspection and Testing
- Building Painting and Coating
- Brick Pointing and Masonry Works
- Roof Works, Repairs & Guttering
- Bridge Maintenance
- External Building Facade Cleaning
No matter how challenging the setting, we ensure your projects are completed with safety, precision, and cost-efficiency at the forefront. We consider no job too big or too small, and no place too difficult to reach. We will find a way to solve your access problem; we strive to find a solution.
Our Confined Space Services
Here at Severn Access, we also offer a broad range of confined space services designed to mitigate risk, enhance safety, and ensure regulatory compliance. Operating within the guidelines of the Confined Space Regulations 1997, we have the capacity to execute all of the following:
- Confined Space Rescue Services
- Confined Space Cleaning Services
- Surveys & Hazard Risk Assessments
- Standby Rescue Teams and Top Man Services
- Jet-washing & Unblocking
- Delivery of Safe Systems of Work (SSoW)
- Pointing & Masonry Works
- Chainsaw & Welding
- Geo-technical Works
- Silo Cleaning
- Structural Repairs
Our technicians have years of experience in navigating high-risk, hazardous environments, and are fully qualified to undertake all work within confined spaces. Everything we do is carefully planned, and we make safety our first priority. Whether you need risk assessments, confined space cleaning, consultancy services or an emergency rescue, Severn Access are the confined space specialists you can depend on.
Safety Boat and Water Rescue Services
Here at Severn Access, we also specialise in providing expert safety boat and water rescue services across the UK. With a focus on workplace safety, compliance, and rapid response, our highly trained crew ensures the safety of your team and operations in water-related environments.
Our safety boat and water rescue services include:
- Swift Water Rescue and Flood Response
- Man-Over-Board (MOB) Recovery
- Confined Space and Height Safety
- Advanced First Aid and Medical Care
- Navigation and Boat Operation
- First Response Emergency Care and Operational Monitoring
- Safety Boat Operations for bridges, dams, and more
Whether you’re working on coastal or inland waters, Severn Access offers cutting-edge equipment and skilled crews to respond to emergencies, maintain safety, and ensure compliance. We adhere to strict UK health and safety regulations, ensuring your business meets its legal obligations while safeguarding employees and contractors.
Confined Space Rescue Services
At Severn Access and Rescue Services, safety is our top priority. That's why we're proud to offer industry-leading confined space rescue services should the worst happen during your business operations.
From delivering Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) to providing First Response Emergency Care (FREC), we support critical projects with a highly trained, adaptable team built for today’s demanding environments.
Backed by Rescue3 accreditation and industry-leading expertise, our teams are trained to operate safely in high-risk, restrictive environments such as tanks, silos, tunnels, and culverts.
With our extensive experience and training in confined space access, we ensure rapid, safe retrieval of entrapped or endangered individuals in the event of a confined space emergency. Adhering strictly to the Confined Space Regulations 1997, we help to keep your business compliant with all UK rules and regulations surrounding confined space entry and rescue. Our services include:
- Risk assessments
- Confined space emergency rescue plans
- stand-by rescue teams
- Top-man services
- Emergency response
- Confined space consultancy
Whether acting as a standby rescue team or as a confined space rescue consultant, we ensure your site is compliant and protected. With Severn Access, safety isn't just a service—it's our mission.
High Maintenance & Industrial Rope Access Services West Midlands
At Severn Access, we specialise in delivering expert industrial rope access services for high maintenance environments across the West Midlands and the wider UK. Our IRATA-certified technicians are trained to operate in the most demanding environments. From wind farms and industrial factories to high-rise buildings and bridges, our technicians are as versatile as they are knowledgeable.
With our advanced rope access techniques, we are able to access even the most difficult-to-reach locations without the need for costly scaffolding or access platforms. This means we are a far more efficient and cost-effective option for businesses looking to save money and remain compliant with UK laws around health and safety.
Our access techniques are also ideal for time-critical or hazardous environments where conventional methods fall short. Our flexible rope access solutions are therefore favoured by high maintenance industries that include construction, oil and gas, civil engineering, renewable energy and countless others.
Our techniques allow us to move vertically, horizontally, or diagonally using ropes and special harnesss equipment, enabling safe and rapid deployment with minimal disruption to your operations.
With our industrial abseilers and maintenance specialists, Severn Access has fashioned itself into a trusted partner for commercial clients requiring advanced work at height and rope access solutions.
Rope Access Services & Solutions in the West Midlands, UK
As one of the UK's leading rope access companies and contractors in the West Midlands, you'll be choosing a team of highly-qualified and reliable access technicians with years of experience in the industry. Here's just some of the reasons why you should choose Severn Access for your at-height or confined space needs:
Unmatched Expertise: Our lead technicians have extensive knowledge and experience; we're capable of overcoming any challenge, no matter how daunting or hard-to-reach they may appear.
Safety Compliance: We fully operate within the guidance of HSE regulations. Specifically, we adhere to The Work at Height Regulations 2005, Confined Space Regulations 1997, and Approved Code of Practice, to ensure we conduct our contracted work safely and efficiently.
Professional Team: Our team is highly trained, qualified, and experienced in every aspect of work at height and confined space rescue management. With Severn Access, you'll be sure to be in safe hands.
Nationwide Service: Based in the West Midlands, we're ideally situated to provide work at height solutions throughout the country. Whether you're based in Bristol, London, Birmingham, Dudley, Wolverhampton or Cardiff, we're the team to call upon for your at-height or confined space problem.
So if you're in need of expert rope access solutions and services in the UK, get in touch with Severn Access today. Whether you're working at height, operating in confined spaces, or need a standby rescue team, Severn Access ensures safety, precision, and total peace of mind every step of the way.