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Who We Are

Geo-Rope is a specialised Construction Company that has developed a reputation

for providing innovative construction solutions in the field of Ground Engineering,

Slope Stabilisation, Rockfall Protection and Technical Access. Geo-Rope’s techniques

are employed across the wider construction sectors including mining, industrial,

commercial and residential projects to infrastructure construction for roads,

rail, tunnels, dams and energy sectors.

• Consistent ethical and professional operational practice in all facets

• Understanding client’s objectives and operational philosophies.

• Continual research and development in technology, equipment and techniques.

• Confidence through company infrastructure and communication throughout projects.

• Specialised multi-disciplined project teams.

ROCKFALL NETTING

Rockfall Netting is a popular and

comprehensive solution on any site

where a risk of rockfall is present. Geo-

Rope offer a full complement of systems

tailored to remedy problems associated

with unstable faces and slopes.

Geo-Rope are confident that our methods and systems

of installation make us the most efficient provider.

• Extensive track record of installing netting in logistically demanding locations.

• Work completed to tight time constraints.

• High Tensile Steel Rock Containment Meshing.

• Double twist plastic coated meshing.

• All work carried out in accordance with current regulations and best practice.

• Comprehensive ‘Hand Back’ package.

SPECIFIC PLANT

Geo-Rope have access to all the latest

and most task specific plant available.

We also have an ongoing programme of

inventing and evolving our own custom

designs where one does not already

exist or can be improved on.

Geo-Rope can fabricate ‘One-Off’ tools and plant

for obscure or new tasks and operations.

• Qualified operators.

• Constant upgrading and maintenance.

• Willingness to fabricate for your tasks.



SPRAYED CONCRETE & STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENT

Geo-Rope have made a name for

themselves in the application of wet and

dry sprayed concrete. Our experienced

technicians can be employed to access

and apply the highest specification

all situations. Sprayed concrete is

perfect for stabilising slopes, creating

or repairing a waterproof barrier,

amplifying the strength of soil nails on

high degree faces and fortification of

shattered or degraded rock.

• Qualified and experienced Nozzlemen.

• Underwater concrete works and repairs.

• Protection of advancing excavation with shotcrete.

• Installation of water conduit and drainage weep holes.

• Tunnel lining systems.

• Steel reinforced shotcrete beams for stabilisation.

• Pigmented shotcrete for aesthetics.



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Rockfall Netting

Specific Plant

Sprayed Concrete & Structural Reinforcement.

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Controlled Rock Removal.

Rock Bolts & Anchors.

Dentition, Structural Stabilisation & Gabions.

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Soil Nailing.

Access & Inspection.

De-vegetation & Arboreal Control.

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Structures.

Protective Coatings.

Working Over Water.

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Design & Build.

Erosion Prevention.

Non-Destructive Testing, Inspection & Sampling.

CONTROLLED ROCK REMOVAL

Where possible the controlled removal

of potentially hazardous rock is

preferential to retaining or reinforcing.

Often it‘s a case of remove the rock,

remove the problem. Geo-Rope offer a

comprehensive service ensuring the safe

removal of large sections of rock and

debris from sheer faces. We employ a number of methods depending

on the clients requests and the physical location.

•Fullconsultationtoaccountforyourneeds.

•Temporaryrockcatchsystems.

•Emergencycall-outservice.

•Mechanicalandexplosivebreaking.

•Useofexpandinggrouts.

•Financiallyefficientrockfacemaintenance.

•Fail-safeworkingatalltimes.

•Allworkcarriedoutinaccordancewithcurrentregulationsandbestpractice.

•Comprehensive‘HandBack’package.

ROCK BOLTS AND ANCHORS

Geo-Rope can install a variety of

rock bolts and anchors using resin,

cementaceous grouts and mechanical

systems to bond loose rock to

underlying solid mass.

Weofferexpertadviceonthetypeofboltsrequired,andbyutilising

specialist drills succeed in the most difficult of locations.

•Specialistequipmentfortask.

•Experiencedandmotivateddrillers.

•Shortnoticecall-outforemergencies.



DENTITION, STRUCTURAL STABILISATION AND GABIONS

Geo-Rope has a qualified team of technicians capable of implementing

allformsofdentitionwork.Repairingorfortifyingdecayedrockstrata

by the use of masonry provides a physical shield from the elements

whilstshoringupoverhangingrockorsoilslopesabove.

Gabionbasketscanbeusedforembankments,retainingwallsand

reinforcementofwaterways.Locallysourcedstonecanbeusedtoaid

aesthetics.Externalstructuralreinforcementcanbecarriedoutwhere

existingmasonryispronetoweatherdamage.Thisisoftenbuilt

onsitetosuittheexactneedsofeachjob.

•Effectiverockfallbarriersforthoroughfares.

•Emergencystabilitywork.

•Cellularconfinementforerosioncontrol.

•Masonrydentitionwork.



SOIL NAILING

By installing a regular pattern of high

strength bars, unstable or high gradient

terraincanbereinforced.Using

experienceddrillersandavarietyof

drilling systems, Geo-Rope can install

in the most difficult conditions and

locations.Thejobhandbackwillprovide

youwithPull-outTestResults,Drill

logs and Grout Cubes.

Geo-Rope are confident that our methods and systems

of installation make us the most efficient provider.

•MostcomprehensivedrillingcapabilitiesintheUK.

•Experiencedandmotivateddrillingcrews.

•SpecialistPlant.



ACCESS AND INSPECTION

Geo-Rope can provide Rope Access

Inspectiontoanysituationwithout

theneedforprohibitivelyexpensive

traditional solutions such as scaffolding.

We specialise in Photographic Analysis,

Non-Destructive Testing, Visual and

Tactile Surveying and access to any

location including confined spaces, metal structures,

chimneys, lighthouses and shafts.

•Flexibletomeetingyourrequirements.

•Discreetandnon-intrusive.

•Environmentallyconsiderate.

•Professionalservicesatshortnotice.



DE-VEGETATION & ARBOREAL CONTROL

WhetheritisclearancebeforeajoborAestheticManagementmost

sites need some form of Arboreal Control. Geo-Rope offer an ‘umbrella,

serviceencompassingChemicalSprayingtoFullFaceClearancepriorto

meshinstallationorsimilarstabilityworks.Allouroperativesarefully

qualifiedforChainsawapplications,ChippingandVegetationDisposal,

TreeFellingandGrasscutting,StrimmingandRootballremoval.

•FullcomplimentofArborealequipment.

•BankandClifffaceoperations.

•EnvironmentallyConsiderate.

•Fullpersonalprotectionequipment.

•Largeworksquadsforfastclearance.



DESIGN AND BUILD

From the first step to the

last Geo-Rope provide

unrivalled service and

efficiency. From initial

consultation and planning to

execution and inspection all

work is is carried out with

close co-operation between the client, the design team

and the technicians to provide the best in geo-technical

engineering.

• Design process carried our to our ISO9001 and ISO14001 systems.

• All Geo-Rope design carries Indemnity Insurance

and Third Party Quality Assurance.

• Environmentally and Aesthetically Considerate.

• Open friendly communication.

• All work carried out in accordance with

current regulations and best practice.


EROSION PREVENTION

Geo-Rope are highly

experienced in Re-profiling

and Landscaping. We offer

a variety of products and

techniques for the elimination

of erosion on soil and low

grade rock slopes. Our environmentally sympathetic

approach includes services such as re-vegetation with

hydro-seeding using bio-degradable products, installing

cut-off drains on steep sloping ground and weep holes for

sub-surface drainage.

• Crib walls.

• Soil restraint matting.

• Gabion mattresses.

• Dry stone and masonry retaining walling.




NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING, INSPECTION AND SAMPLING

Geo-Rope have an experienced Non-Destructive Testing

team able to access the most challenging of areas. We can

offer advice on the appropriate form of N.D.T. needed to

be undertaken to suit any particular situation. The team

will also carry out any photographic surveying required.

• Work carried out by experienced crews.

• Job specific specialist equipment.

• Advice on all means of testing readily available




STRUCTURES

Whilst having a geotechnical base,

Geo-Rope have a broad experience of

operating in difficult to access areas

in all locations, from petro-chemical

to private properties. All personnel are

Rope Access trained and hold a broad

spectrum of skills in related areas,

including non-destructive testing and welding.

• Coded welders and pipe fitters.

• NDT inspectors.

• Brick layers and stone masons.

• Protective coating application.

• Rigging and lifting.

• Joiners.

• Electricians.

• Pest control.

PROTECTIVE COATINGS

Geo-Rope offer a wide variety of

protective coating and painting solutions

to industry worldwide. Our IRATA

qualified technicians can access areas

that would be either cost prohibitive or

to time consuming to scaffold or access

using plant machinery. We also offer a

comprehensive surface preparation service, undertaking all forms of

blast cleaning and chemical treatment.

• Painting and surface maintenance.

• High pressure water jetting.

• Environmentally considerate.

• Correct coating selection advice.



WORKING OVER WATER

Working over water provides it’s

own host of access and safety issues.

Geo-Rope have developed the “Rapid

River Rescue System”. The system is

specifically tailored to cope with

rescue in difficult water situations.

It can be deployed in any river

situation of any depth , speed or layout. The Geo-Rope team

are extensively experienced in this task and are professionally

qualified in river rescue practices.

• Advanced rope access techniques.

• Technicians experienced in water rescue.

• Environmentally considerate.

• Zero Contamination Policy.



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