Edge Protection
Falls from height remain one of the biggest causes of serious injury in construction, and many happen at an unprotected roof edge. Under the Work at Height Regulations 2005, falls must be prevented wherever possible, and edge protection that stops people and materials going over the edge is the first line of defence.
LMT Scaffolding installs scaffold edge protection for roofers, builders and property owners across South Wales. We fit guardrails, mid-rails and toe boards at eaves, gable ends and flat-roof perimeters so your team can work safely and your site stays compliant.
Edge Protection Systems
On re-roofs and roof repairs we build a scaffold at the eaves with a boarded platform, double guardrail and toe board, with brick guards where needed, so roofers have somewhere safe to work and nothing slides off the roof.
For flat-roof replacements on extensions, garages and commercial buildings, we fit scaffold edge protection around the perimeter so the whole roof becomes a safe working area.
On new builds we fit edge protection to each working lift as the scaffold goes up, and at roof level for the carpenters and roofers fitting trusses and coverings.
Gable ends and openings next to the work area can be guarded so there are no gaps in the protection.
What We Install
Edge protection solutions for roofers, builders and property owners across South Wales.
Scaffold at the eaves with double guardrails, toe boards and brick guards for pitched roof work.
Guardrails around the perimeter of flat roofs on extensions, garages and commercial buildings.
Edge protection on every working lift and at roof level for truss and roofing installation.
Brick guards and debris netting to stop tiles, tools and materials falling to the ground.
Tied ladder access to the protected working area, with safety gates at the access point.
Edge protection for short jobs such as gutter repairs, roof surveys and solar panel fitting.
The Regulations
The Work at Height Regulations 2005 require anyone in control of work at height to prevent falls wherever possible. For construction work, edge protection at an open edge should include:
Every LMT scaffold with edge protection is built to TG20:21 guidance and the Work at Height Regulations, then inspected before handover and at least every seven days while it’s in use. For a full roof job, see our roof and chimney scaffolding.
Our Process
Simple, fast and fully compliant.
Send the address, roof type and photos, and tell us what work is planned.
We check the roof edges, access and ground conditions and give you a fixed written quote.
Edge protection is installed on the agreed day and handed over with an inspection tag.
Inspected every seven days and after storms, then removed when the roof work is complete.
Why Choose Us
We build edge protection that roofers actually want to work behind: solid, properly boarded and at the right height. As a local South Wales company, we can alter the protection quickly as your work moves along the roof.
Fully Insured
Fully Insured
TG20:21 Compliant
TG20:21 Compliant
On Time, Every Time
On Time, Every Time
Free, Fixed Quotes
Free, Fixed Quotes
Areas We Cover
We install roof edge protection from our base in Port Talbot for homes, roofers and contractors across Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Bridgend, Cardiff and nearby areas, including:
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Testimonials
Homeowners, roofers and builders across Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Bridgend and Cardiff rely on LMT Scaffolding for safe, on-time scaffold access.
FAQs
Answers to common questions about roof edge protection.
Edge protection is required whenever someone could fall from an open edge while working at height, such as at the eaves of a roof, the perimeter of a flat roof or the working platform of a scaffold. The Work at Height Regulations 2005 require falls to be prevented wherever possible, and edge protection is one of the main ways of doing that.
For construction work, the main guardrail must be at least 950mm above the edge, with an intermediate guardrail and toe board so that no gap is more than 470mm. Every LMT edge protection system is installed to these requirements.
It depends on the job. For most pitched re-roofs, a scaffold at the eaves with guardrails and toe boards is the safest option because it provides both a working platform and edge protection. For some flat roofs, perimeter guardrails may be enough. We’ll recommend the right option at the site visit.
Yes. We fit scaffold edge protection around flat roofs on extensions, garages and commercial buildings so the whole roof can be worked on safely.
Most domestic edge protection is installed within a day once booked, and we can often fit in urgent jobs quickly. Larger commercial systems are planned around your programme.
Call or WhatsApp +44 7465 675372 or send us your project details for a free site visit and written quote anywhere in Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Bridgend or Cardiff.
