Question 1

What is fall protection and when is it required in Wellington?

Accepted Answer

Fall protection is any system designed to prevent workers from falling during work at height. Under WorkSafe New Zealand's Health and Safety at Work (General Risk and Workplace Management) Regulations 2016, fall protection is legally required for any work above 3 metres where there is a risk of falling. In Wellington, this covers nearly all residential reroofing, roof painting, gutter replacement, solar installation, and commercial construction work. Erect It Scaffolding supplies, installs, and removes compliant temporary fall protection systems across Wellington and the surrounding regions.

Question 2

What types of temporary fall protection do you supply in Wellington?

Accepted Answer

We supply and install a full range of temporary fall protection systems including roof edge protection, temporary guardrail systems, scaffold edge protection, safety handrails, roof perimeter protection, stair towers, and safety nets. Every installation is tailored to your specific project and WorkSafe NZ requirements. We work with residential homeowners, builders, roofing contractors, painters, and commercial site managers across Greater Wellington.

Question 3

How much does fall protection cost in Wellington?

Accepted Answer

The cost of temporary fall protection in Wellington depends on the type of system, the size of the property, and the duration of hire. Residential edge protection for a single-storey home typically starts from $500–$900 (install, one week hire, and removal). Two-storey properties range from $800–$1,400. Commercial projects are quoted individually. All quotes are free and provided within 24 hours — call Dhillon on 027 886 6688 or fill in the form on this page.

Question 4

Do you provide fall protection for residential projects in Wellington?

Accepted Answer

Yes — residential fall protection is one of our most common services. If you're building a new home, extending an existing property, reroofing, replacing gutters, painting the exterior, installing solar panels, or carrying out any work that takes your tradie above 3 metres, WorkSafe NZ requires compliant fall protection. We install quickly so your project stays on schedule. We cover all Wellington residential suburbs with no travel surcharge.

Question 5

Do you provide fall protection for commercial projects in Wellington?

Accepted Answer

Yes — we regularly work on commercial projects including office buildings, schools, warehouses, apartment developments, industrial buildings, retail centres, government projects, and healthcare facilities across Wellington. Our team can coordinate directly with site managers and principal contractors to ensure all WorkSafe NZ and AS/NZS compliance requirements are met. Commercial projects are quoted individually — call 027 886 6688.

Question 6

Are your fall protection systems WorkSafe NZ compliant?

Accepted Answer

Yes — every fall protection installation by Erect It Scaffolding is completed to meet current WorkSafe New Zealand expectations and applicable AS/NZS Standards. Our installers are SARNZ-trained, and we are SiteWise Gold accredited. Every installation includes a handover certificate — the document your contractor or principal contractor needs to confirm the system is compliant and ready for work to begin.

Question 7

Do you provide fall protection in Porirua, Lower Hutt, and Upper Hutt?

Accepted Answer

Yes — we provide fall protection across all of Greater Wellington including Porirua (our local area — we're based in Plimmerton), Lower Hutt (Petone, Eastbourne, Naenae, Wainuiomata), and Upper Hutt (Stokes Valley, Silverstream, Trentham). No travel surcharge applies within the Wellington region. Call 027 886 6688 for a free quote.

Question 8

Do you provide fall protection on the Kāpiti Coast and in Wairarapa?

Accepted Answer

Yes — our service area covers the full Kāpiti Coast from Paekākāriki to Ōtaki (Paraparaumu, Waikanae, Raumati, Te Horo) and extends to Masterton and the Wairarapa. Beach house reroofing, coastal maintenance, and Wairarapa farm and residential projects are all services we provide. Call 027 886 6688 for a free quote on fall protection anywhere in the Wellington region.

Question 9

How quickly can fall protection be installed in Wellington?

Accepted Answer

Most residential fall protection installations take half a day. We typically schedule within 2–5 business days of confirming your quote. For urgent projects where your contractor is ready to start, call Dhillon on 027 886 6688 and we'll do our best to prioritise your booking. Same-day responses are standard — 24hr quotes on every job.

Question 10

What is the difference between fall protection and edge protection in Wellington?

Accepted Answer

Fall protection is the broader category — it includes any system designed to prevent or arrest falls during work at height. Edge protection is a specific type of fall protection: a guardrail system installed along the perimeter of a roof or elevated surface to prevent workers from falling over the edge. Safety nets are another form of fall protection — they're installed below the work area to catch workers or materials. Erect It Scaffolding supplies all types of temporary fall protection. Dhillon will recommend the most appropriate system for your Wellington project.

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