Professional scaffold inspection
About the business

Inspection is all we do, so independence comes as standard.

Statutory Scaffold Inspections Ltd gives contractors, clients and duty holders an objective view of scaffold safety and compliance.

Independent scaffold inspection across the South West
Scaffold structure on site Detailed scaffold structure across an industrial roof
Independent by design

No commercial interest in the scaffold itself.

An impartial perspective

Focused on the scaffold, the evidence and the people who use it.

Scaffold companies will often inspect their own work. We take a different approach. Because we do not erect, alter or hire scaffolding, our findings are free from any commercial interest in the installation.

Every visit is built around practical site knowledge, accurate documentation and straightforward communication. The result is a report your team can understand and act on.

Independent by design
CISRS-qualified
Photographic reporting
Practical site support
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Why independence matters

A clear assessment without competing interests.

An inspection should provide confidence in what is actually on site. It should not be influenced by who erected the scaffold, who supplied it or what it may cost to put something right.

Our responsibility is straightforward. We assess what is in front of us, document what we find and communicate any required actions clearly to the people responsible for the site.

That separation gives contractors, clients and duty holders a genuinely independent second set of eyes.

The scaffold comes first. The evidence follows. The decision stays with your site team.

What guides every inspection

Professional judgement built around three principles.

Good inspection work is not just about identifying defects. It is about giving site teams clear information, useful evidence and an objective assessment they can rely on.

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Impartial

No involvement in the scaffold build, only an objective assessment of its condition.

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Practical

Experienced eyes, site-aware communication and actions that construction teams can use.

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Accountable

Clear records, photographs and findings that support your safety management.

How we work

A straightforward inspection process from site visit to report.

Whether you need a single handover inspection or a recurring programme, the process is kept simple for your site team.

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Confirm requirements

Tell us the site location, scaffold type and inspection requirement so we can confirm the right approach.

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Inspect on site

The scaffold is assessed independently with practical attention given to condition, access and safety.

03

Record the evidence

Findings are documented clearly with photographic evidence where appropriate.

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Report clearly

Your team receives straightforward findings and prioritised actions that can be reviewed and acted upon.

Qualified judgement

Qualified judgement. Clear communication.

Our inspection work helps clients support their duties under the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and maintain robust site records.

From one-off handover checks to recurring inspection programmes, we work directly with site teams and decision-makers across the South West.

Inspection focused

Clear records that support safer site management.

CISRS-qualified inspection expertise
Digital documentation
Photographic evidence
Practical actions for site teams
Built around your site

Support when you need it, not a one-size-fits-all package.

Different sites need different levels of inspection support. We work around the programme, risk profile and practical requirements of each project.

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One-off inspections

Independent support for a specific scaffold, handover or individual site requirement.

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Weekly programmes

Regular seven-day inspections arranged around your ongoing site requirements.

03

Post-weather and alteration checks

Responsive inspection following significant weather, alteration, impact or other events affecting scaffold safety.

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Multi-site support

Consistent independent inspection for contractors and clients responsible for multiple locations or projects.

Where we work

Based in Somerset. Supporting projects across the South West.

Based in Bruton, we support construction projects from Gloucestershire down to Cornwall and across to Hampshire.

Somerset Bristol Bath Gloucestershire Wiltshire Dorset Devon Cornwall Hampshire
Arrange an inspection

Need an independent scaffold inspection?

Tell us your site postcode and requirements. We will confirm availability and the right inspection approach for your project.

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