CISRS accredited inspectors, same-day reports, and full compliance documentation — for construction companies, contractors and housing associations across the UK.
Whether you need a pre-use check, a weekly inspection or a handover certificate, our CISRS accredited team delivers thorough, documented reports that keep your site compliant and your workers safe.
Carried out before any scaffolding is used for the first time or after any alteration. Essential for site compliance.
Regular inspections every 7 days as required under PUWER and Working at Height Regulations 2005.
Formal sign-off documentation confirming the scaffold is safe, compliant and ready for use.
Third-party assessments for disputes, insurance purposes or post-incident investigations
When time is critical, our inspectors can attend site within hours and deliver your report the same day.
Every inspection is carried out by a fully CISRS accredited professional — not a subcontractor, not a trainee. You get qualified expertise on every visit, with the paperwork to prove it.
We know your programme doesn’t wait. Our inspectors submit digital reports the same day — so you have the documentation you need to keep work moving without unnecessary downtime.
Every report includes a full record of findings, photographs and a clear pass or remedial-action summary — ready for your site files, CDM records or housing association audits.
As an independent inspection company, TrustScaff has no vested interest in the scaffold — only in the safety and compliance of your site.
Booking a scaffolding inspection with TrustScaff is straightforward. No lengthy back-and-forth, no waiting around — just a simple process designed to get a qualified inspector on your site as quickly as possible.
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Under the Working at Height Regulations 2005, scaffolding must be inspected at specific intervals. As a minimum, an inspection is required before the scaffold is used for the first time, after any event that may have affected its stability (such as high winds or an impact), and at least every seven days while it remains in use. In some circumstances, such as on longer-term projects or where conditions change frequently, more regular inspections may be appropriate. TrustScaff can advise on the right inspection schedule for your specific site and project type.
The law requires that scaffolding inspections are carried out by a competent person — someone with the necessary training, knowledge and experience to identify hazards and assess risk. In practice, this means a CISRS accredited inspector. Using an unqualified person to sign off a scaffold inspection not only puts workers at risk but also exposes the principal contractor and site manager to significant legal liability. Every TrustScaff inspector holds full CISRS accreditation, so you can be confident your inspection meets the legal standard every time.
A CISRS accredited inspector carries out a thorough assessment of the entire scaffold structure. This includes checking the integrity of standards, ledgers and transoms, the security of all fittings and couplers, the condition of boards and working platforms, the adequacy of guardrails and toe boards, the suitability of access and egress, the stability of the base and any ties or anchors, and whether the scaffold has been erected in accordance with the agreed design or TG20 guidance. Any defects or areas of concern are clearly documented in the inspection report along with recommended remedial actions.
Every TrustScaff inspection report includes a full written record of findings, a clear pass or remedial-action summary, photographic evidence of any defects or areas of concern, confirmation of the inspector's CISRS accreditation, the date and time of inspection, and the inspector's signature. Reports are delivered digitally the same day, formatted to meet the requirements of the Working at Height Regulations 2005 and suitable for inclusion in your site files, CDM health and safety file or housing association compliance records.
Yes. We understand that construction programmes don't always allow for advance planning, and that some situations — such as scaffold damage following high winds, an unexpected structural concern or a last-minute compliance requirement — require an immediate response. TrustScaff offers same-day and emergency inspection services across the UK. Contact our team directly by phone and we will do everything we can to get an accredited inspector to your site as quickly as possible.
TrustScaff provides scaffolding inspection services across London, Greater London, Essex, Kent, Surrey, East Sussex and West Sussex. Whether you're managing a housing association refurbishment programme, a commercial development or a construction site anywhere across these areas, our CISRS accredited inspectors can be with you quickly. Get in touch with your site postcode and we'll confirm availability and arrange your inspection at a time that suits your programme.
A scaffold handover certificate — sometimes referred to as a TG20 handover certificate — is the formal document issued by the scaffolding contractor at the point of handover, confirming that the scaffold has been erected in accordance with the design or TG20 guidance and is safe to use. A scaffold inspection is a separate, ongoing assessment carried out by an independent competent person at the intervals required by law. Both documents are important and serve different purposes. TrustScaff can provide both independent inspections and handover certificates, depending on your requirements.
