CHAS Accredited Health & Safety Excellence
Working at height on a roof peak involves significant risk—especially when handling heavy materials like chimney pots, lead rolls, and cement bags. As a CHAS Accredited contractor (SSIP approved), Sync Access operates under strict health and safety protocols to protect workers, tradespeople, and the public.
When you choose Sync Access, compliance and safety come built-in:
CHAS & SSIP Certified: Our safety management systems, RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements), and operational practices are independently verified.
NASC & Work at Height Compliant: Engineered according to NASC (TG20:21) guidelines and fully aligned with the Work at Height Regulations 2005.
Scafftag System & Handover Certificates: Thorough pre-use inspections on every structure, backed by formal handover certificates and on-site Scafftag tracking.
Site Security: Outfitted with safe ladder towers, self-closing gates, and anti-tamper ladder locks to secure the site outside working hours.
Chimney Stack Scaffolding Services in Devon & Cornwall
Chimney repairs, repointing, leadwork, and flue installations demand safe, stable access at the highest point of your roof. Sync Access supplies and erects specialist chimney stack scaffolding tailored for roofers, masons, heating engineers, and homeowners across Devon and Cornwall.
Working on chimney stacks presents unique access challenges. The scaffolding must bridge the ridge or hug the stack securely without transferring dynamic loads to old brickwork or damaging surrounding roof tiles.
Specialist Access Engineering & Chimney Configurations
We specialize in traditional tube and fitting scaffolding, providing the precision required to negotiate complex roof angles, high pitches, and difficult ground setups.
Saddle & Ridge Scaffolds: Custom-built frameworks that straddle the roof ridge safely, providing a balanced, stable 360-degree platform around mid-stack or apex chimneys.
Chimney Bays & Eaves Towers: Ground-to-roof access towers paired with roof-level platforms, giving trade teams safe access to bring tools, mortar, and flue liners up to working height.
Split Lifts & Multi-Tier Working Platforms: Designed for tall or multi-flue stacks, offering comfortable working heights for repointing, rebuilding, or fitting cowls without overreaching.
Debris Netting & Protective Decking: Integrated brick-guards, debris netting, and protected footings to keep loose masonry, old mortar, and tools contained and clear of vehicles and footpaths below.
