Temporary Roof Edge Protection by Just Scaffolding Ltd
Just Scaffolding Ltd supplies and installs temporary roof edge protection systems across Kent, London and the South East. We provide safe, compliant perimeter protection for contractors, roofers and maintenance teams requiring secure roof access without the requirement for a full scaffold system.
Roof edge protection is a legal requirement for any works carried out at or near an exposed roof perimeter. Falls from height remain the single largest cause of fatal injuries in the construction industry and a properly designed and installed edge protection system is the primary defence against that risk. Just Scaffolding Ltd installs temporary roof edge protection systems that are compliant, structurally secure and appropriate for the specific roof type, perimeter configuration and duration of works being carried out.
With over 40 years of combined scaffolding experience, CISRS qualifications to NVQ Levels 2 and 3, CHAS registration, Safe Contractor accreditation and £10,000,000 public liability insurance, we bring the same professional standard to roof edge protection installations as we do to every other scaffold system we erect. Every installation is risk assessed, formally inspected and handed over as a compliant, documented perimeter protection system before any roof works begin.
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Roof edge protection is a safety critical installation and it must be treated as such. An undersized, incorrectly configured or poorly erected edge protection system does not simply fail to protect, it creates a false sense of security that increases risk. Just Scaffolding Ltd designs and installs every roof edge protection system with the same rigour we apply to full scaffold structures. We are CISRS trained to NVQ Levels 2 and 3, CHAS registered and Safe Contractor approved, with £10,000,000 public liability insurance. We operate seven days a week across Kent, London and the South East and we erect every edge protection system to the standard the regulations and the site demand.
Roof edge protection is the appropriate solution when works are being carried out at or near the roof perimeter and the nature, scale or duration of the works does not require a full scaffold system for overhead or façade access. Common applications include flat roof maintenance and inspections, solar panel installation and maintenance, roofing felt and waterproofing works, HVAC and rooftop plant installation and servicing, green roof installation and maintenance, roof drainage works and gutter clearance from roof level, and short duration repair works on pitched and flat roofs. Where works extend to the façade or require overhead access, a full scaffold system will be the more appropriate solution and we will advise accordingly.
We install temporary edge protection systems suitable for a range of roof types and perimeter configurations including freestanding modular edge protection systems for flat roofs, parapet-mounted and clamped systems for roofs with existing upstands, pitched roof edge protection with toe boards, mid rails and guard rails to the required standards, and combined edge protection and access systems where roof level access routes must also be protected. Every system is selected and configured around the specific roof geometry, surface type and works being undertaken.
All roof edge protection systems must comply with the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and BS EN 13374, which sets out the requirements for temporary edge protection systems in terms of guard rail height, toe board specification, structural loading and system classification. Just Scaffolding Ltd designs and installs every edge protection system in full accordance with these requirements. We produce risk assessments and method statements for every installation and carry out formal inspections before handover, ensuring the system is fully documented and compliant before roof works begin.
Yes. Roof edge protection systems are generally faster to install than full scaffold structures and are well suited to short duration works and planned maintenance programmes. We will confirm an accurate installation timescale at quotation stage based on the roof size, perimeter configuration and system type required. Our seven-day operation means we can mobilise promptly and accommodate tight contractor programmes without unnecessary delays.
Roof Edge Protection That Meets the Standard the Regulation Requires
The Work at Height Regulations 2005 are unambiguous. Where there is a risk of a fall from height, collective protection must be the primary control measure. Roof edge protection is that measure for roof level works. Just Scaffolding Ltd installs edge protection systems that genuinely meet the regulatory standard, not systems that approximate it. We assess each roof individually, select the appropriate system type, install it correctly and hand it over with formal inspection documentation before any operatives work near the perimeter. We also work closely with roofing contractors, facilities managers and principal contractors to ensure the edge protection system remains in place, in condition and compliant for the full duration of the works. No shortcuts. No compromises on safety.
Working With Just Scaffolding
Roof Assessment and System Quotation
Contact us with your site address, roof type, perimeter dimensions, the nature of the works being carried out and your programme dates. We will assess the edge protection requirements, select the appropriate system configuration and provide a clear, itemised quotation with no ambiguity on scope or cost.
Installation, Inspection and Documented Handover
Our CISRS-trained team will install the roof edge protection system to your agreed programme and specification. A formal inspection is carried out on completion and the system is handed over with full documentation confirming regulatory compliance before any roof works begin.
Duration Management and Removal
Throughout the works we remain available for system checks, condition inspections and any adaptations required as the programme develops. On completion of the roof works, we arrange prompt removal of all edge protection components, leaving the roof clear and fully signed off.
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