External Staircase Inspections

Almost every commercial or industrial property will have external stairs or raised walkways in place.

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EXTERNAL STAIRCASE INSPECTIONS

External Staircase Inspection can make up a fundamental part of your day-to-day operations, helping you and users to seamlessly access the building and move around your premises.

The staircases and raised walkways will also act as evacuation points in emergencies, such as the breakout of a fire, and it’s important they’re in good working order if these situations do arise.

This is where external staircase and access inspections come in.

At IKT Consulting, our expert team of engineers have spent years providing customers with a whole host of structural services including external staircase and raised walkway inspections.

Whether you have a block of flats, educational, healthcare property or own multiple high-rise buildings that have several, we’re fully experienced in providing quality inspections that always ensure your staircase structures are safe and in good working order.

The Importance of External Staircase Inspections

As outlined in The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (P.U.W.E.R) 1998, it is the responsibility of the property’s ‘duty holder’ to ensure all of your equipment is safe for your employees and the end users.
Therefore, when you call on our services for a staircase and raised walkway inspection, you’re not just guaranteeing that your access is of a suitable condition, you are also complying with the P.U.W.E.R.

As part of every structural inspection, we’ll make sure that the steps are:

Suitable for use and for the purpose or conditions in which they’re being used.
They’re maintained in a safe condition and the health and safety of workers are not at risk.
They’ve been inspected to certain standards to ensure they can continue to be used.

Following every inspection, our team will provide you with a comprehensive report that details all of our findings, alongside any recommendations of changes that need to be made. The engineer who conducts the inspection will also be happy to discuss any details with you in greater depth to ensure you fully understand everything.

Fire Escape Stairs Inspections

If a fire breaks out on your property it’s essential that a safe and swift evacuation is conducted, and your fire escape stairs will likely play an important role in this process. This is especially the case if primary evacuation routes become blocked or inaccessible and the IKT Consulting team are able to undertake inspections that check the condition of these types of staircases.

In addition to the P.U.W.E.R legislation, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, states the responsible person (usually the building or business owner) is required to ensure all fire safety equipment is in good working order.

Need A Fire Escape Stairs Inspection?

Our team will conduct inspections that ensure this is the case for you, alerting you to any issues that need to be quickly addressed.

Inspections of escape staircases need to take place at least every five years and may need to be done earlier than this in specific circumstances.

To find out more about the range of external staircase inspections that can keep you and your team safe, contact IKT Consulting today.

0115 697 6006 hello@iktconsulting.co.uk

IKT Consulting Ltd,

6 David Lane,

Basford,

Nottingham,

NG6 0JU

    
 
 
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   Amy Lonergan 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Daniel came to visit our property due to some internal cracking we had noted. He was polite, friendly and extremely knowledgeable. A full report was recieved less than 10 days after the initial visit with detailed recommendations to ensure any issues are rectified. I would 100 percent recommend and look forward to working with Daniel again when we build our extension 😀  Many thanks!
  
 
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   andrew Buxton 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I required a company to carry out structural surveys on a customer's external fire escapes. I contacted IKT Consulting LTD  to carry out the surveys on my behalf. I found IKT Consulting Ltd to be very professional with an outstanding attitude towards customer service. The reports were very thorough and I would have no hesitation in using IKT Consulting LTD for future projects.
  
 
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   victoria evans 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Daniel has been great from start to finish the multiple times we have used him. We run a small construction company and are always in need of a good engineer we can trust and is reliable. Daniel always returns calls if he is not available at the time and has a wealth of knowledge that is always extremely helpful. I would highly recommend
  
 
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   S Hussain 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We recently purchased our house in Derby and required a steel beam calculation in January 24. During his visit to our house, he gave great alternative options for our kitchen/dining room design which resulted in us being able to maximise our space and natural light. Daniel Ikotun at IKT was extremely helpful, accommodating, professional and provided a very fast turnaround. Very good value and expert advice. Thanks again Daniel, would recommend your services to anyone looking for structural engineering support.
  
 
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   Craig Pearce 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great experience with IKT Consulting Engineers LTD! From start to finish, they demonstrated unparalleled professionalism, expertise, and dedication to our project. If you're in need of top-notch structural engineering services, look no further than IKT Consulting Engineers LTD. They are truly the best in the business, and I cannot recommend them highly enough!
  
 
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   Garry Saunders 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Daniel has gone above and beyond on my project and was extremely helpful throughout. I couldn’t have asked for more.
  
 
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   David Swinscoe 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. As a company, we have engaged with IKT Consulting LTD several times for our structural survey requirements. We commend Marie and the entire company for their prompt service, reliability, and meticulous attention to detail. Our ongoing commitment to using IKT Consulting LTD is a testament to their consistent service
  
 
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   Linzi Clark 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We are in the process of buying a house and had several structural issues flagged on the home buyers survey and was advised to have specific structural survey undertaken. I came across IKT Consulting online and decided to instruct them to undertake the survey. The engineer, Daniel, kindly offered to chat things through with me before the survey, gave me a call after the survey to give me the results, issued the report promptly, and then agreed to chat through the report with me after I'd had time to digest it. His explanations were super clear, jargon free, and really put my mind at ease about the necessary works. I really can't fault IKT Consulting - so glad I found them.
  
 
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   Ruth C 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I recently purchased a house and decided to remove x2 chimney breasts in upstairs bedroom and downstairs kitchen diner.   The builder went into the loft to inspect and discovered it was not safe to remove the chimney breast.  The builder suggested getting a structural engineer to have a look and this is where IKT consulting was recommended to me. The company sent the relevant information and specifications to the builders to proceed with the work.  The structural engineer also sent me the same information on what was to be done and explained the reasons why. This being my first home, I felt reassured as the engineer and I discussed the work in the loft. He was clear, concise and his knowledge was truly informative giving me great confidence in the company. Throughout the job, the engineer was consistent keeping on top of what was going on and liaised with the builders as well as myself.  As an outcome, I received a completion document from the company.  I was amazed from start to finish with how efficient, precise and organised the structural engineer was especially his communication between myself and builder.  I would highly recommend IKT and will use again myself if needed. Thank you IKT Consulting!
  
 
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   Catherine Jeynes 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I asked Daniel to assess the structural safety of a previous internal wall removal after cracks appeared in the wall on the floor above it. Before he came he gave clear advice about what areas needed to be exposed in order to be able to carry out his assessment and while he was carrying out his assessment he even gave me some advice about other structural issues around my home. He was friendly and professional throughout and I was really struck by how much he cared about the safety of the homes of those he visits. He prepared the report very quickly after the assessment (even though it was over the Christmas holidays) and when I had follow up questions he gave prompt and clear responses. I have been so impressed with his work ethic and his knowledge and intend to ask him back to sign off the work once it has been completed.