What are construction safety nets and when are they required in Wellington?

Construction safety nets are horizontal fall arrest systems installed below open working areas on new builds and commercial construction sites. In Wellington, WorkSafe NZ requires collective fall protection for workers exposed to a fall risk above 3 metres. For timber framing and roof trussing on new residential and commercial builds, construction safety nets are the most common and efficient form of collective fall protection — covering the full work area without restricting each worker's movement.

What construction safety net standard do you use?

All construction safety nets we install comply with AS/NZS 4994 — the Australian and New Zealand standard for safety nets — and meet WorkSafe NZ requirements. We provide full compliance documentation on every job, accepted by all Wellington principal contractors including Naylor Love, Arrow International, and Fletcher Construction. We hold SiteWise Gold 2026/27 — New Zealand's highest contractor prequalification.

Can construction safety nets be relocated as the Wellington build progresses?

Yes — on multi-storey Wellington builds, construction safety nets are typically installed at each level and relocated upward as framing progresses and each floor is closed in. We coordinate with your site manager to schedule relocations around your build programme, minimising disruption and downtime.

How quickly can you mobilise for a Wellington construction site?

For most Wellington construction safety net jobs, we can mobilise within 24–48 hours of confirming the quote. We understand that construction programmes are time-sensitive — when your framers are ready to go, we'll be there. Call Dhillon on 027 886 6688 to lock in your installation date.

How much do construction safety nets cost for a Wellington build?

Construction safety net pricing depends on the number of bays required, span sizes, and the number of installation and relocation visits during the build. A typical Wellington new residential build starts from approximately $1,500–$3,000. We provide free, itemised quotes within 24 hours. Call Dhillon on 027 886 6688 or fill in the form on this page.

Do construction safety nets work on Wellington's steep hillside builds?

Yes — Wellington's hilly terrain is our everyday environment. Our riggers are experienced with irregular floor plans, hillside structural configurations, and the specific constraints that come with new builds on steep Wellington sections in suburbs like Khandallah, Karori, Brooklyn, Hataitai, and Mt Victoria. We adapt the installation method to suit the structure and site.

Can you provide both scaffolding and construction safety nets for a Wellington build?

Yes — we provide both scaffolding and construction safety nets and can coordinate both as part of your build programme. External scaffolding provides access and perimeter fall protection on the outside of the building; construction safety nets handle internal fall protection during the framing phase. We manage both and coordinate timing around your programme so there are no gaps in protection.

Construction Safety Nets — Wellington

Construction Safety Nets Wellington

AS/NZS 4994 compliant construction safety net installation for Wellington new builds, commercial construction, and multi-unit developments. WorkSafe NZ certified. SiteWise Gold 2026/27.

Covering all Wellington City suburbs — Johnsonville · Churton Park · Tawa · Karori · Newtown · Miramar · CBD · Thorndon · Te Aro and beyond.

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24–48hr Mobilisation

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All Wellington

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Construction Safety Nets for Every Wellington Build Type

From single-section new homes to multi-storey commercial builds in the Wellington CBD — we provide AS/NZS 4994 construction safety nets for every project type.

New Residential Builds

Townhouses, terrace houses, and standalone new builds across Wellington City — from Johnsonville and Churton Park to Miramar and Island Bay. Safety nets protect your framers and roof trussers during the open-floor construction phase.

Commercial Construction

Multi-storey commercial builds, office fitouts, and apartment blocks across the Wellington CBD and Te Aro precinct. Safety nets are the most efficient collective fall protection for open commercial floors.

Multi-Unit Developments

Wellington's growing density of multi-unit townhouse and terrace developments in Tawa, Newlands, Churton Park, and inner-city suburbs require reliable, relocatable fall protection at every level.

Wellington's Construction Safety Net Installers

Construction safety nets are the most effective collective fall protection system for new residential and commercial builds in Wellington. Installed below open floor areas, stairwell voids, and other internal openings, they provide continuous fall arrest protection across the full working area — protecting every worker without requiring individual clip-on systems that restrict movement or slow the build programme.

Erect It Scaffolding provides AS/NZS 4994 compliant construction safety net installation across Wellington City, Porirua, the Hutt Valley, and the Kāpiti Coast. We're based in Plimmerton, so Wellington construction sites are our home ground. Our NZQA-qualified riggers coordinate with your site manager to install nets at the right build stage and relocate them as construction progresses — keeping your programme on track and your site compliant at every level.

We hold SiteWise Gold 2026/27 — New Zealand's highest contractor prequalification — which means our health and safety documentation is accepted by all Wellington principal contractors, including Naylor Love, Arrow International, and Fletcher Construction. Full AS/NZS 4994 compliance documentation is provided on every job as standard.

Construction safety net applications in Wellington

Open floor framing — protection below timber frames and roof trusses
Stairwell voids — WorkSafe NZ compliant barrier nets for stairwell openings
Mezzanine and upper-floor construction — fall arrest below working levels
Concrete slab pours and post-pour void protection
Wellington CBD apartment block refurbishments and floor-level renovations
Heritage building construction and structural repair in Thorndon and Mt Victoria
Industrial and warehouse construction across Miramar, Ngauranga, and Seaview
Multi-storey townhouse developments in Johnsonville, Churton Park, Tawa, and Newlands

Construction safety nets installed on a Wellington new build — AS/NZS 4994 compliant fall protection

Compliance standards on every job

AS/NZS 4994 — All construction safety nets installed to the Australian/NZ standard for safety nets

WorkSafe NZ — Full compliance documentation supplied on every Wellington construction job

SiteWise Gold 2026/27 — NZ's highest contractor prequalification — accepted by all Wellington principal contractors

NZQA Qualified Riggers — Nets installed by qualified, experienced riggers — not general labourers

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Construction Safety Nets for Wellington New Builds

Wellington City continues to see strong residential construction activity — particularly multi-storey townhouse and terrace developments in Johnsonville, Tawa, Churton Park, Newlands, and the inner suburbs. These multi-storey new builds require internal fall protection at every level throughout the framing and upper-floor construction phase. Construction safety nets deliver this efficiently and cost-effectively, covering the full floor area without restricting framer or roof truss crew movement.

We coordinate with your site foreman to install nets at the right construction stage and relocate them floor by floor as the build progresses. Our team works to your construction programme — when your framers are ready, we're there. Also see: new build scaffolding Wellington and residential scaffolding Wellington.

Commercial Construction Safety Nets — Wellington CBD

Wellington's CBD, Te Aro, and Thorndon precincts host significant volumes of commercial construction, apartment refurbishment, and multi-storey fitout work. Construction safety nets are the most practical collective fall protection system for open commercial floors — covering the entire slab area and allowing trades to move freely without individual clip-on requirements.

We work alongside Wellington's commercial builders and principal contractors, providing AS/NZS 4994 compliant net systems with full compliance documentation for the site safety file. Our SiteWise Gold 2026/27 certification is accepted by all Wellington commercial principal contractors. See also: commercial scaffolding Wellington.

Wellington's Terrain & Construction Safety Net Installation

Wellington's hilly terrain adds complexity to construction safety net installation. Hillside sections in Khandallah, Karori, Brooklyn, and Mt Victoria often mean irregular floor plans and non-standard structural configurations. Our riggers understand Wellington's terrain and adapt the installation method to suit — the same local expertise that makes us Wellington's most trusted scaffolding and safety net team. If your Wellington build is on a hillside section, call Dhillon on 027 886 6688 to discuss the specifics.

Safety Nets and Scaffolding Together on Wellington Builds

On Wellington new builds, construction safety nets and scaffolding serve different purposes and are often used simultaneously. External scaffolding provides access to the outside of the building and perimeter fall protection during cladding, roofing, and painting. Internal construction safety nets protect workers from falls through open floor areas during the framing phase. We provide both and coordinate the timing around your programme — one call to Dhillon covers both.

Why Erect It Scaffolding

Why Customers Choose Us Over Everyone Else

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SiteWise Gold 2026/27

We hold SiteWise Gold 2026/27 certification — New Zealand's highest standard for site safety. Every job is run to WorkSafe NZ specifications, fully insured, no exceptions.

24–48 Hour Setup

Need scaffolding fast? We quote within 24 hours and can typically have your scaffolding erected within 1–2 days of confirmation. We don't hold your project up.

No Hidden Costs

The price you're quoted is the price you pay. No surprise charges, no padding the invoice. Honest, transparent pricing for homeowners and builders alike.

We Know Wellington

Steep sections, narrow streets, heritage villas, windy conditions — we've worked across every corner of Wellington, Lower Hutt, Porirua, Kapiti Coast, and Wairarapa.

Tight Access Specialists

If other scaffolders have turned down your job because of access, call us. We regularly work on Wellington's most challenging sites — hill sections, laneways, and tight urban sections.

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15+ Years Experience

Dhillon and the Erect It team have been scaffolding across the Wellington region for over 15 years. That experience means fewer surprises and smarter solutions on every job.

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We're the go-to scaffolding subcontractor for some of Wellington's most trusted painters, roofers, and building companies. They come back because we make their jobs easier.