Anchor Point Inspection & Testing
Inspection and proof load testing of roof and wall anchor points to BS 7883 and BS EN 795.
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Anchor point testing & certification
Independent inspection, proof load testing and certification of anchor points, eyebolts, abseil anchors and safety lines, for single buildings and multi-site estates across the Midlands, the South West, the South East and South Wales.
- Independent inspectors
- BS 7883 & BS EN 795
- Tagged & certified
- Midlands, South & Wales
Inspected
Anchor device · BS 7883
- Anchor
- AP-021 Roof anchor
- Standard
- BS 7883 / EN 795
- Result
- Pass · proof load
- Next due
- Oct 2027
What we test
Every anchor a life depends on
Anchor points, eyebolts and safety lines only matter at the moment someone falls. Under the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and BS 7883 they must be inspected by a competent person at least every 12 months, and certified before use.
Eyebolt Inspection & Testing
Window cleaning and maintenance eyebolts inspected and pull tested, with every eyebolt numbered and certified.
View service →Abseil Anchor Inspection
Rope access and abseil anchors inspected and tested for rope access, cleaning and facade maintenance.
View service →Horizontal Safety Line Testing & Recertification
Horizontal lifeline systems on roofs inspected, tensioned, tested and recertified to BS EN 795 Type C.
View service →Vertical Safety Line Testing & Recertification
Vertical fall arrest lines and rails on ladders and structures inspected, tested and recertified.
View service →Mansafe System Inspection & Testing
Mansafe and cable-based roof safety systems inspected, tested and certified, whatever the manufacturer.
View service →Standards
What we test against
BS 7883Code of practice for the design, installation, inspection and maintenance of anchor systemsBS EN 795Anchor devices, types A to EBS EN 353-1Guided type fall arresters on a rigid anchor lineBS 8437Selection, use and maintenance of personal fall protection systemsWAHR 2005Work at Height Regulations 2005PPE Regs 1992Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations (as amended 2022)
Deliverables
What you receive
- An inspection record for every anchor, eyebolt and safety line, marked on a roof plan
- A BS 7883 result for each item: pass, conditional pass, conditional fail or fail
- Proof load test results where the system or manufacturer requires them
- Certificates and tags fitted on site
- A prioritised remedial schedule, with repair or replace advice
- A system technical file review and the next inspection date
How it works
From site details to certificate
- 1
Send your site details
The address and a rough count of anchors, eyebolts and safety lines is enough to price the job.
- 2
Fixed quotation
Priced per site, with multi-site estates grouped into efficient routes.
- 3
Inspection & testing
Every anchor inspected, proof load tested where required, and tagged on site.
- 4
Certificate & roof plan
Report with BS 7883 results, roof plan, certificates and the next inspection date.
Top cities
Anchor point testing in major cities
Locations
Find anchor point testing near you
103 towns and cities across 6 regions.
West Midlands
- Birmingham
- Broadway
- Bromsgrove
- Burton upon Trent
- Coventry
- Droitwich Spa
- Dudley
- Evesham
- Hereford
- Kidderminster
- Leamington Spa
- Ledbury
- Leominster
- Lichfield
- Malvern
- Nuneaton
- Pershore
- Redditch
- Ross-on-Wye
- Rugby
- Shrewsbury
- Solihull
- Stafford
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Stratford-upon-Avon
- Sutton Coldfield
- Tamworth
- Telford
- Upton-upon-Severn
- Walsall
- Warwick
- West Bromwich
- Wolverhampton
- Worcester
FAQs
Anchor point testing: common questions
What is anchor point testing?
It's the inspection and, where required, proof load testing of permanently installed anchors, eyebolts and safety lines used for fall protection, to confirm they are safe to use.
Is anchor testing a legal requirement?
The Work at Height Regulations 2005 require fall protection equipment to be inspected at suitable intervals by a competent person. BS 7883 recommends at least every 12 months, with records kept.
Which areas do you cover?
We inspect sites across the Midlands, the South West, the South East and South Wales, with pages for 103 towns and cities. Larger estates further afield can be quoted on request.
How quickly can you inspect?
Most sites can be booked within two to three weeks. Urgent inspections after an incident or an audit finding can often be arranged sooner.
Free quotation
Arrange anchor point testing
Tell us the site address and a rough count of anchors, eyebolts and safety lines. 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