Business Details
26 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Scaffolding Partner in Inverness
Established in 2000, we are a family-owned scaffolding company rooted in Inverness with over 50 years of combined industry experience. Our services span Scotland, delivering tailored scaffolding solutions for commercial and domestic projects of all scales. We prioritise health and safety through rigorous staff training and adherence to ISO standards, ensuring every project meets exacting quality benchmarks. Our three-stage processplanning, erection, and dismantlingintegrates expert design and risk assessment to guarantee structural integrity and client satisfaction. With a fleet of modern equipment and CITB-certified professionals, we provide emergency call-out support and comprehensive after-sales service.Our partnerships with local authorities and contractors reflect our commitment to community-driven growth. Backed by ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 accreditations, we maintain transparency through our HSEQ policy, empowering staff to uphold safety protocols. Client testimonials highlight our adaptability, punctuality, and ability to handle complex developments with precision. As sponsors of local sports teams, we invest in Scotlands future while delivering scaffolding excellence today.
Services
Scaffolding Design
Erection Services
Dismantling
Emergency Repairs
Temporary Roofs
Shoring & Propping
Scaffold Hire
Project Management
Safety Inspections
Mobile Towers
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of combined experience in scaffolding design and execution.
- Our team holds ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 accreditations for quality and safety.
- We provide 24/7 emergency call-out services for urgent scaffolding needs.
- All staff are CITB Level trained with valid CISRS scaffold cards.
- We serve clients across Scotland with strategically located depots for fast response.
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
- ISO 45001
What people say
Very professional
Quick turnaround
High standard
Nothing a problem
Friendly staff
Services
Scaffolding Design
Our scaffolding design service creates tailored solutions for projects of all scales. Using advanced software and structural calculations, we develop safe, efficient frameworks that meet client specifications. Our team conducts site surveys to identify risks and ensure compliance with current regulations, providing detailed working drawings for complex systems including shoring, propping, and temporary structures.
Erection Services
Professional scaffold erection delivered by CITB-certified operatives. We coordinate material supply and assembly to match project timelines, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols. Our workforce handles installations ranging from simple working platforms to heavy-duty ramps, maintaining ISO-standard quality throughout the process while accommodating evolving client requirements.
Dismantling
Careful dismantling of scaffolding structures following ISO 45001 safety guidelines. Our team conducts thorough risk assessments before removal, ensuring structural integrity of buildings during load-bearing operations. We manage waste disposal through designated chutes and maintain site cleanliness throughout the dismantling process.
Emergency Repairs
Urgent scaffolding repairs available 24/7 across Scotland. Our rapid response team addresses structural failures, storm damage, or safety hazards using pre-positioned equipment. We prioritise stabilisation before permanent repairs, minimising downtime for commercial clients while maintaining public safety.
Temporary Roofs
Custom temporary roofing systems for construction sites and building maintenance. We design weather-resistant structures using high-grade sheeting and support frameworks, ensuring protection for workers and materials. Our solutions comply with wind-loading regulations and integrate seamlessly with existing scaffolding systems.
People
Gordon Brown
Managing Director
With 50 years in scaffolding, Gordon founded Safe Access Highland in 2000. His career spans supervisory roles to industry leadership, driving the company's safety-first ethos and expansion across Scotland.
Kyle Brown
Operations Director
Kyle has progressed from scaffolder to Operations Director since joining in 2005. He oversees daily operations, ensuring efficient service delivery while maintaining the company's high safety standards.
Gary Tillman
Contracts Manager
Gary brings extensive industry experience from Deborah Services to his role since 2011. He manages client contracts and project coordination, leveraging 15+ years of scaffolding expertise.
Joan Bain
Finance Manager
Joan has managed financial operations since 2008, applying her decade of accounting experience from Deborah Services to ensure fiscal stability and transparent client billing processes.
Catherine Brown
Office Manager
Catherine has coordinated office operations since 2014, ensuring smooth administrative support for projects. Her organisational skills maintain efficient communication between clients, field teams, and management.
Questions
What scaffolding services do you offer?
We provide full-service scaffolding including design, erection, dismantling, emergency repairs, temporary roofs, shoring, and mobile towers for commercial and domestic clients across Scotland.
Are your team members certified?
All staff hold CITB Level qualifications and CISRS scaffold cards, ensuring compliance with UK health and safety regulations.
Do you offer emergency scaffolding services?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency call-out services for urgent repairs or installations, supported by strategically located depots across Scotland.
Which areas do you cover?
We operate nationwide in Scotland, serving Inverness, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and surrounding regions with rapid response capabilities.
What safety accreditations do you hold?
We maintain ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environmental), and ISO 45001 (health & safety) certifications, reflecting our commitment to industry-leading standards.
