Scaffold safety depends on secure and properly installed ties—without them, even a perfectly built structure can become unstable. At Asle Scaffolding Consultancy, we provide scaffold tie testing services across Slough, London, and the surrounding areas, ensuring your scaffold installations are safe, compliant, and ready for inspection.
Whether you need tie testing for a new build, temporary works, or a refurbishment project, we offer on-site testing in line with TG20:21 and HSE requirements. Our service is quick, accurate, and essential for risk mitigation, ensuring scaffold integrity at every level.
Tie testing confirms that your scaffold is securely fixed to the supporting structure, preventing collapse or movement under load.
HSE and TG20 guidelines require verification of scaffold tie strength—especially for high-risk or public-facing installations.
Verified ties contribute to safer planning, better load distribution, and successful integration with your broader site safety procedures.
Our calibrated equipment ensures precise, traceable testing every time.
We test to meet TG20:21, NASC, and HSE guidance—giving you confidence in every fixing.
We’re available on short notice for urgent tie testing before handovers or inspections.
We align tie testing with your scaffold inspections and temporary works procedures for full project support.
Tie testing involves applying a controlled load to a scaffold tie to confirm that it holds securely under stress, as per the scaffold design and safety requirements.
Tie testing is typically required for new scaffold installations, unusual or high-risk structures, or when ties are fixed to uncertain surfaces like brickwork or blockwork.
We test a representative sample—usually around 5% of the total ties—unless design requirements specify otherwise. Failed tests may prompt more extensive checks.
We use fully calibrated hydraulic pull testers with digital gauges to ensure accurate and verifiable results.
Most on-site tests can be completed quickly. A typical scaffold tie testing session takes 1–2 hours depending on access and number of fixings.
Yes. You’ll receive a full test report including test results, tie locations, pass/fail status, and certification—ideal for audits, inspections, or client handovers.