Board Walk Fragile Roof Access – Hire / Rental

From £154 per 2m section per week (ex VAT). Two-week minimum hire, discounts from week 3.

Board Walk – Hire / Rental

Board Walk is a portable, open-mesh walkway system designed to create a safer access route on fragile roofs by spreading loads across support battens. Available on a hire basis for short-duration maintenance, inspection, cleaning, or repair works where you need a practical solution without committing to a purchase.

Key hire benefits

Portable, open-mesh platform for improved footing
Configurable to suit roof geometry and access routes
Ideal for planned short-term works and shutdowns
Hire option helps control project costs and storage needs

Board Walk hire pricing

From £154 per 2m section per week (ex VAT)
Two-week minimum hire, then weekly. Discounts from week 3.

Board Walk hire weekly rates: 2m section with double-sided handrail £154, ridge hook £50, joining brackets £5 per pair, valley stop end £20, all per week ex VAT

Build your route

A 10m run needs five 2m sections, four pairs of joining brackets and one ridge hook, from £840 per week ex VAT before discounts. Send us the roof type, route length and pitch and we will price your configuration within one working day.

Board Walk hire costs per 2m section: 2 weeks £308, 4 weeks £585.20, 6 weeks £847, 8 weeks £1,093.40, 12 weeks £1,555.40, 16 weeks £1,986.60, ex VAT

Long-term hire discounts: full rate weeks 1-2, then 10% off weeks 3-4, 15% weeks 5-6, 20% weeks 7-8, 25% weeks 9-12, 30% from week 13 (CoverLite 50% to 65% off)

How hiring works

Tell us the job

Roof type, task, dates and postcode. Drawings or photos help but are not essential.

We quote within one working day

Kit, weekly rate, delivery and collection, all on one page.

Delivered to site

Tested equipment with its assembly guide. On-site handover available.

Call for off-hire

We collect. Charges stop the week collection is booked.

What is included in your hire

The complete system, tested and inspected before dispatch. Assembly guide. Telephone support from our fall protection engineers. Optional extras on request: harness and lanyard, extra fixing packs, on-site installation and user training.

Why hire rather than buy

Pay only for the weeks you need. No capital outlay, no storage, no annual recertification to manage. Ideal for planned maintenance, shutdowns, inspections and one-off repairs.

Hire terms at a glance

Safesite hire terms: two-week minimum hire then weekly, prices ex VAT, UK-wide delivery quoted per site, call to off-hire

Pair it with

Valley Walk hireSafe access along roof valleys and gutters. From £123/wk CoverLite skylight cover hireProtect rooflights along your route. From £31/wk All hire equipmentRates, discounts and terms for every system. View the range

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Get a hire quote Call 01293 529977

Get a hire quote

Tell us the equipment, your start date, how many weeks and the site postcode, and we will send your quote within one working day.

Mobile Valley Frame – Hire / Rental

The Mobile Valley Frame is available on a rental basis for maintenance and inspection works on fragile roof valleys and box gutters, including asbestos roofs. Its compact, lightweight design makes it easy to transport to site, deploy quickly, and remove once works are complete - ideal for short-duration projects without the need for permanent systems.

Key hire benefits

Lightweight and portable system suitable for temporary use
Compact components for easy transport and minimal on-site storage
Quick and straightforward assembly, reducing setup time on short-term jobs

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FAQ's

Do you offer Board Walk on a hire-only basis?

Yes — Board Walk is available for rental for short-term fragile roof access requirements, subject to project details and availability.

What information do you need to quote for hire?

Roof type, approximate route length, roof pitch, location, programme dates, and what task is being completed (inspection/cleaning/repair).

Can Board Walk be used across different roof directions?

Yes. It can be set out vertically (eaves-to-ridge) or horizontally across the roof depending on your access route.

Can these fragile roof access systems be hired for short-term projects?

Yes. Roof Walk, Board Walk, and Mobile Valley Frame systems are available on a hire basis for short-term maintenance, inspection, and repair works where temporary access or protection is required and permanent systems are not suitable.

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