Structural maintenance & repair
Bell Access & Engineering Ltd specialise in the maintenance and repair of historic viaduct structures.
We use our skilled and experienced rope access technicians to carry out a wide variety of repairs to masonry, brickwork and concrete. We have several suspended cradle systems in-house which allow for safe and efficient work to be carried out on these structures.
Services we offer include:
- Brickwork and masonry repairs
- Spandrel ties and strengthening
- Diamond core drilling
- Specialist concrete repairs
- Cladding repair and replacement
- High level cleaning
- Coatings application and inspections
- Sealant replacement and repair
- Bird netting and vermin control
Case studies
Lugar Viaduct masonry repairs
George North | September 3, 2025
Bell Access & Engineering Ltd worked closely with STORY Contracting and Network Rail to provide a solution for a challenging work site. The aim was to carry out works throughout the structure, whilst minimising disruption to rail traffic and the local community. The environmental challenges included operating in a steep sided gorge, crossing rivers, public…
Winchburgh Cutting soil nails
George North | September 3, 2025
Bell Access & Engineering Ltd were contracted by AMCO-Giffen to install 16 soil nails in a retaining wall at Winchburgh near Edinburgh. To successfully carry out the works, Bell Access utilised our Ripamonti soil nailing drill rig, mounted via an Engcon head to a road rail excavator. The Bell Access IRATA qualified rope access team…
