Stairs, Steps & Walkways

Ensuring safe pedestrian transit across complex roof levels. We verify the structural safety and slip resistance of your designated walkways and transit routes to guarantee operative safety.

Why Choose Cradlecraft for Walkway Safety?

Designated transit routes are essential for guiding personnel safely across a roof while protecting the underlying structure from damage. At Cradlecraft, we assess these walkways for both structural stability and user safety, ensuring they provide a secure and slip-resistant surface in all weather conditions. Our inspections are designed to identify trip hazards, loose fixings, or structural degradation that could compromise the safety of the route. By choosing our specialist service, you ensure that your roof transit systems are fully certified, offering a safe and unobstructed path for all maintenance personnel and contractors.

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Structural & Physical Inspection

We assess the load-bearing capacity and stability of all stairs, steps, and walkway modules. Our engineers check support structures and fixings to ensure the interface with the building remains secure. We verify that all brackets are tight and free from corrosion, maintaining the system’s structural integrity and preventing long-term fatigue.

Slip Resistance & Safety Awareness

Our team verifies that walking surfaces provide adequate grip and that anti-trip features are in top condition. We assess surface textures and high-contrast nosing to ensure transit routes remain safe year-round, even in wet or icy conditions. This process is vital for mitigating the risk of slips and trips during routine maintenance.

Roof Membrane Protection

We evaluate how the walkway system interacts with your building’s fabric, ensuring foot traffic weight is distributed correctly. We inspect the sacrificial layers and protective matting beneath the walkways to prevent damage to delicate roof membranes. This ensures your roof’s warranty and structural integrity are not compromised by regular pedestrian access.

Compliance Audits & Certification

We ensure all pedestrian routes meet health and safety requirements and building regulations. Following each visit, you receive a detailed technical report and compliance verification for your records. This provides a robust audit trail for insurance purposes and ensures total alignment with the Work at Height Regulations 2005.

Regulatory Compliance

  • BS 6037-1:2003 (Code of practice for permanently installed systems)
  • BS EN 1808 (Safety requirements for suspended access equipment)
  • LOLER 1998 (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations)
  • PUWER 1998 (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations)

 

What our customers say

"Cradlecraft has transformed our approach to compliance. Since they took over our maintenance contract, we have seen a significant reduction in equipment downtime."

Property Manager

"We engaged Cradlecraft for a complex retrofit project on a high-rise development. Their technical expertise was evident from the initial site survey through to final commissioning."

Main Contractor

"The team at Cradlecraft is professional, responsive, and highly skilled. They recently completed our 10-year LG3 inspection, identifying and fixing potential issues before they became costly failures."

Building Owner