Rope Access : Building Maintenance : Civils : NDT : Renewables

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Scottish Operations

0141 433 8040

Scotland Operations office:

Opal Access Limited, Unit 1b, 159 Broad Street, The David Dale Building, Glasgow, G40 2QR

Opal Access Limited Building 10 Unit 13 Stevenston KA20 3LR

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England Operations

0191 637 5000

Opal Access Limited, 4 Strand Business Centre, Locomotion Way, Camperdown Industrial Estate, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, NE12 5US

London Operations office

0800 1125 770

Opal Access Limited, 10 Constance Street, Victoria Dock, London, E16 2DQ

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Access Beyond Limits – Precision, Safety, Excellence

Company Overview

Opal Access Limited is a leading provider of rope access and specialist work-at-height solutions across the UK and Europe. We enable efficient, safe, and cost-effective access to challenging locations for inspection, maintenance, and installation works—often eliminating the need for scaffolding, MEWPs, or crane systems.

All site operations are delivered by fully qualified IRATA-certified technicians, trained in advanced inspection and maintenance techniques. Our teams are selected for their technical capability, safety-first mindset, and positive approach to complex environments.

We proudly operate under an integrated management system certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, and are SafeContractor Approved. Our work strictly adheres to UK regulations, including the Work at Height Regulations 2005, Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, and IRATA ICOP.

Opal Access serves a broad range of sectors—from construction and renewables to heritage, commercial, and industrial facilities—delivering tailored solutions that reduce project risk, timelines, and cost.

Commitment to Compliance & Excellence

Opal Access operates under a fully integrated management system, certified to:

  • ISO 9001 – Quality Management

  • ISO 14001 – Environmental Management

  • ISO 45001 – Occupational Health & Safety

  • SafeContractor Approved

Our operations comply with all applicable UK legislation and regulatory guidance, including but not limited to:

  • The Work at Height Regulations 2005

  • The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974

  • The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

  • IRATA International Code of Practice (ICOP)

  • BS 7985:2013 – Code of practice for the use of rope access methods

These frameworks ensure that health, safety, environmental protection, and quality assurance are embedded in every aspect of our delivery.

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Our
Services

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    Rope Access & Building Maintenance

    We provide high-level inspection, repair, and external maintenance using rope access techniques. This allows us to work safely and efficiently in hard-to-reach areas, reducing the need for scaffolding or MEWPs and minimising disruption to your operations.

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    Rail

    We deliver rope access and safety-critical services across rail infrastructure, including structural inspections, vegetation management, drainage clearance, and emergency response—working in compliance with industry standards and rail safety protocols.

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    Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

    Advanced inspection techniques to assess structural integrity and material condition without causing damage—essential for asset longevity and compliance.

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    Renewables

    Specialist access services for wind turbines and solar infrastructure, including blade inspections, composite repairs, and scheduled maintenance—supporting the reliability of your renewable assets.

GET IN TOUCH

Example Projects

  • Power Plant

    NDT Power Plant

  • Concrete Repairs

    Concrete Repairs Liverpool

  • GSC Blade Inspection

    Inspection GSC Glasgow

  • Extractor Maintenance

    Extractor Inspection

  • Turbine Offshore Inspection

    Turbine Offshore Inspection Blyth

Our clients

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As part of our wider group of specialist access services, Opal Gutter Cleaning operates alongside Opal Access Limited to provide expert commercial and industrial gutter maintenance across the UK. Using rope access and other efficient methods, our gutter cleaning teams deliver safe, cost-effective solutions for high-level drainage systems—ensuring building integrity and preventing water ingress. This complementary service allows clients to benefit from the same standards of safety, professionalism, and compliance that underpin all Opal operations.

www.opalgutters.com

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What Our Clients Say

  • "Professional Service, exceptional safety standards!"

    Mark Williams Director, Mason Owen

  • "Fast, efficient and cost effective solutions"

    Dawn Graham EAC Ayrshire Council

  • "opals services are invauable to our ongoing maintenance PPM requirements."

    John Smith Head of Facilities Management Ryden Glasgow