Katt Ladder Inspection
Katt (cat) ladders on pitched and curved roofs checked for anchorage, slip resistance and roof damage.
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Fixed Ladder Inspection & Testing
Inspection and load testing of permanently fixed ladders to BS 4211, with every ladder tagged and recorded.
- Independent inspectors
- BS 4211 & PUWER
- Asset tagging & register
- Midlands, South & Wales
Permanently fixed ladders give access to roofs, plant rooms, tanks and silos, and they are usually the least maintained asset on a site. Corroded stiles, loose wall brackets and missing rungs often go unnoticed until someone needs to climb.
We inspect each ladder against BS 4211, load test rungs and fixings where the installation calls for it, and fit a tag showing the result and next due date.
Standards
Inspected against
BS 4211Permanently fixed ladders: rung spacing, side rails, cages, landings and fall arrestBS 5395-3Industrial stairs, permanent ladders and walkwaysPUWER 1998Suitability, maintenance and inspection of work equipmentWAHR 2005Work at Height Regulations 2005
What we check
Inspection checklist
- Rung spacing, width and toe clearance
- Stile condition, straightness and corrosion
- Wall brackets, anchors and fixing bolts
- Rung and fixing load tests where required
- Top landing, step-off and handhold extensions
- Base area, obstructions and lighting
- Anti-climb guard and lockable access
- Identification tag and signage
How it works
From site list to signed-off register
- 1
Send your site list
An approximate count of ladders, hatches and walkways is enough to price the job.
- 2
Fixed quotation
Priced per site, with multi-site estates grouped into efficient routes.
- 3
On-site inspection
Visual and physical inspection, load testing where needed, tags fitted to every asset.
- 4
Report & register
Digital report, defect photos and remedial schedule, plus reminders before the next inspection.
FAQs
Common questions
How often should a fixed ladder be inspected?
Most sites inspect fixed ladders every 12 months, with shorter intervals where ladders are exposed to weather, chemicals or heavy use.
Do you load test every ladder?
No. We load test rungs and fixings where the installation, age or condition calls for it, and record the reason in the report.
What if the ladder predates BS 4211?
We report the actual non-conformances and practical risk, and set out retrofit options with indicative costs rather than condemning the ladder.
Coverage
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Book fixed ladder inspection & testing inspection
Send the site address and a rough count of assets. We'll come back with a fixed price and the earliest date.
Phone 01242 420 255
- Reply within one working day
- Fixed price per site
- No obligation