Vertical Access Ltd

Vertical Access Ltd Working at heights specialists with over 30yrs experience in structural and geotechnical remediation

Vertical Access Ltd was established in 1988 by Paul Braithwaite with the aim of developing methods for working at heights and applying them to a variety of commercial and industrial projects. The company is now one of the leading industrial rope access companies in Britain and provides consulting services and rope access solutions for difficult to reach areas. Vertical Access have a commitment to

provide a fast and personal response to meet the needs of its clients. Our abseiling technicians are trained and assessed with the IRATA training scheme. We offer a range of specialist services including ground and slope stabilisation, de-vegetation, rail and nuclear work, industrial surveys, inspections and testing, geotechnical contracts, building inspections, repair and maintenance, bridge inspections repair and maintenance, soil nailing and ground anchors and sign and banner installation. All work is carried out by appropriately qualified personnel. We are Link Up approved and are a members of Constructionline and SAFEcontractor. Vertical Access company profile

We also offer IRATA training courses to all levels and courses in safe working at height.

Less than one month to go! 🚂🏃We’ve officially received our Team Ambassador T-Shirts for this year’s Running the Railways...
28/05/2026

Less than one month to go! 🚂🏃

We’ve officially received our Team Ambassador T-Shirts for this year’s Running the Railways event for Centre 56 and it’s safe to say it’s all starting to feel very real now.

We’re proud to feature on the front alongside some fantastic businesses, including our close friends at Clan Contracting.

A huge amount of effort goes into events like this and we can’t wait to run alongside everyone taking part whilst supporting an incredible cause on the day.

The donation link is in the comments. Every contribution is massively appreciated 🙌

The countdown is on ⏱️🚂Just over a month until the Running the Railways 2026!We’re now just over a month away from membe...
18/05/2026

The countdown is on ⏱️🚂
Just over a month until the Running the Railways 2026!

We’re now just over a month away from members of the VA team taking part in Running the Railways 2026 in support of Centre 56.

For those who don’t know, Running the Railways is an incredible event organised by Alex Rigby to raise vital funds for families across the Liverpool area who have experienced domestic abuse and crisis situations.

The 24-hour event will see a different business carry the baton each hour along the 5K route between Freshfield and Hightown stations. Every hour, the route reverses and the next team heads back in the opposite direction.

📍 Start: Friday 26th June
📍 Finish: Saturday 27th June

We’re proud to be co-sponsoring this event alongside some fantastic businesses. If you can help by donating, sharing this post, or even coming down on the day to support, it would mean a lot. Every contribution goes towards a truly amazing cause.

Donate here:
https://centre56.enthuse.com/pf/vertical-access-ltd-running-the-railways

Let’s go Team VA! 💪

A fresh new look for the fleet👌We’re pleased to showcase our latest van graphics, designed and installed by our trusted ...
12/05/2026

A fresh new look for the fleet👌

We’re pleased to showcase our latest van graphics, designed and installed by our trusted local specialists at GR Labels ( https://www.grlabels4signs.co.uk/ )

The brief was clear:
✔ Incorporate our new branding, colours, font and tagline
✔ Ensure full highways compliance with reflective chevrons and safety striping
✔ Effectively position our accreditations for visibility and credibility
✔ Keep the design practical and professional for day-to-day site work

The result strikes the perfect balance between branding and awareness with safety and compliance.

Our vehicles are a huge part of our presence on-site and on the road, so it was important that the graphics not only looked sharp but also clearly represented who we are and what we stand for.

Big thanks to the team at GR Labels for delivering exactly what we envisioned👏

If you see us on the roads, give us a wave👋

✅ If you’ve got an upcoming project requiring specialist working at height support, get in touch with the team to see how we can help.
✉️ [email protected]

How to Prevent Retaining Wall Failure?🤔🧱 Check out the latest article on our website below.👉
11/05/2026

How to Prevent Retaining Wall Failure?🤔🧱
Check out the latest article on our website below.

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Retaining wall failure is becoming an increasingly common issue across the UK. Understanding these risks (and addressing them early) is key to protecting both the structure and the assets it supports.

Company News📣 - Meet our new Depot Manager👷 We’re thrilled to welcome John to the team as our new Depot Manager!John wil...
07/05/2026

Company News📣
- Meet our new Depot Manager👷

We’re thrilled to welcome John to the team as our new Depot Manager!

John will be responsible for overseeing all depot operations, including the management of fleet vehicles, plant, rope access equipment, tools, and more. With over 15 years of experience in depot logistics, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role.

We’re looking forward to the impact he’ll make at VA.

Welcome aboard, John! 😁

We’re proud to be supporting Running the Railways 2026💛So, what’s it all about?🤔This unique endurance challenge will see...
06/05/2026

We’re proud to be supporting Running the Railways 2026💛

So, what’s it all about?🤔

This unique endurance challenge will see superhuman Alex Rigby take on the extraordinary task of running a 5K every hour, on the hour, for 24 hours straight, alongside teams of runners (including some of our very own VAthletes). It’s a huge physical and mental challenge, all in aid of raising vital funds for Centre 56.

For over 50 years, Centre 56 has provided a safe and supportive environment for children aged 2–12 who have experienced domestic abuse or crisis situations. Alongside specialist childcare, they offer families stability, practical help, and a place to begin rebuilding during some of life’s toughest moments.

With such an inspiring cause, and our close friends at Clan Contracting supporting as the headline sponsor, we knew we had to get involved. We’re proud to announce that we are one of the gold sponsors of the event and some of the team will also be taking part in the run!

📍We’ll be gathering our team in Hightown to run the second leg at 6pm on 26th June, with Clan handing over the baton as we head back towards Freshfield railway station. The dream team back at it again!

If you’re nearby, come down and show your support. It would mean a lot 🙌

And if you can, please like, share, comment, or even better, donate! 💛

Your support helps provide life-changing services such as:
💛 Specialist childcare for ages 2–12
☕ Coffee mornings for parents and carers
🚌 Fun day trips for children
🌈 Access to essentials like clothes, food, toiletries, and period products via the Rainbow Room
🥰 Ongoing care, understanding, and support for families in need

Let’s bring the community together and change as many lives as we can.

Fundraising link below👇
https://lnkd.in/ejRAXvVE

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A dam beautiful day for it😉📍 Vyrnwy, WalesIt’s safe to say projects with views like this have the whole management team ...
30/04/2026

A dam beautiful day for it😉
📍 Vyrnwy, Wales

It’s safe to say projects with views like this have the whole management team competing for site visits…

Works are now well underway at Vyrnwy. Having smashed through the downstream elevation survey (all 358lm of it😅) the team are already moving into the next phase of works.

What does that include?🤔
👉 Using our specialist rope access team and safe systems we will be carrying out masonry and mortar repairs to the eight turret roofs located along the dam wall.

Why rope access?🤔
👉 It allows us to complete the work with minimal disruption to the structure and its surroundings, leaving no trace other than a completed repair. These works are all part of maintaining/prolonging the life of this iconic structure.

As always, a huge shoutout to our on-site team for their outstanding work in protecting the safety and integrity of this Grade I listed structure👏

We’ll be sharing more stunning visuals as the team progresses through the works!

Want to learn more about our work on Grade I listed structures? Check out the link below 👇
https://www.verticalaccess.co.uk/case-studies/menai-bridge-inspection

Company News📢 Contractor of the Month🥽 🦺 Big shoutout to our Structures Team for the work they are currently doing on th...
13/04/2026

Company News📢
Contractor of the Month🥽 🦺

Big shoutout to our Structures Team for the work they are currently doing on the Manchester Town Hall renovation project. Their strong focus on safety has earned them Contractor of the Month under the Safety, Health & Environment Award.

They’ve set a great example of the standards we aim for at VA and should be really proud of what they’ve achieved.

We’re looking forward to sharing more updates as the project moves forward.

Keep up the great work, team!

Company News📢 - Charity Boxing Match🥊 After the success of his last event, our very own Tom Bingham is stepping back int...
02/04/2026

Company News📢
- Charity Boxing Match🥊

After the success of his last event, our very own Tom Bingham is stepping back into the ring for another charity boxing fundraiser.

This time, he’s raising money for two incredible causes: Action Against Hunger and Cancer Research UK.

If you’d like to support, the donation link is in the comments👇

Best of luck, Tom!💪

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Unit E211 Warmco Industry Park, Manchester Road, Mossley
Ashton-Under-Lyne
OL59AY

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