Our Services
Structural Examinations
Structural Examinations
Structural Examinations
We provide a complete, start-to-finish service for structural examinations—whether it's a single asset or a full portfolio of structures. Our team is equipped to carry out all types of rail examinations, delivered by fully trained and experienced STE2 to STE7 certified Examiners. We employ a range of specialist access methods, including
We provide a complete, start-to-finish service for structural examinations—whether it's a single asset or a full portfolio of structures. Our team is equipped to carry out all types of rail examinations, delivered by fully trained and experienced STE2 to STE7 certified Examiners. We employ a range of specialist access methods, including CCTV inspections, rope access, confined space entry, boat and pontoon operations, and drone assistance, ensuring we can safely and efficiently access even the most challenging locations. With a strong focus on safety, compliance, and efficiency, we ensure every structure is thoroughly assessed to the highest industry standards.
Rope Access
Structural Examinations
Structural Examinations
Our rope access technicians are essential to the delivery of our structural examination and enabling works within the rail sector. With IRATA-certified technicians at Levels 1 to 3, we have the expertise to cover all areas of rope access, from basic tasks to complex, high-risk inspections. Their skills allow us to safely access hard-to-r
Our rope access technicians are essential to the delivery of our structural examination and enabling works within the rail sector. With IRATA-certified technicians at Levels 1 to 3, we have the expertise to cover all areas of rope access, from basic tasks to complex, high-risk inspections. Their skills allow us to safely access hard-to-reach areas without the need for scaffolding or track possessions, ensuring minimal disruption to rail operations. By combining rope access with our deep expertise in rail-based structural assessments, we deliver precise, high-quality services in even the most challenging environments.
Enabling Works
Structural Examinations
Enabling Works
Our enabling works services are designed to safely and efficiently prepare sites for structural examinations, maintenance, or construction activities. We undertake a range of preparatory tasks—including vegetation clearance, access route creation, minor civils, and temporary works—delivered via specialist access methods such as rope acce
Our enabling works services are designed to safely and efficiently prepare sites for structural examinations, maintenance, or construction activities. We undertake a range of preparatory tasks—including vegetation clearance, access route creation, minor civils, and temporary works—delivered via specialist access methods such as rope access, boat access or pontoon. With a strong understanding of rail environments and a commitment to strict safety protocols, we ensure every site is ready for the next phase.
Boat & pontoon
Structural Examinations
Enabling Works
At VAMES Ltd, we are now providing Safety Boat and Pontoon Services to support inspections, surveying, maintenance, and enabling works in water-based environments. Our Safety Boat Services are operated by RYA-certified pilots and DEFRA-trained rescue professionals, ensuring secure and efficient operations on the water. For access to hard-
At VAMES Ltd, we are now providing Safety Boat and Pontoon Services to support inspections, surveying, maintenance, and enabling works in water-based environments. Our Safety Boat Services are operated by RYA-certified pilots and DEFRA-trained rescue professionals, ensuring secure and efficient operations on the water. For access to hard-to-reach areas, our Pontoon Services offer stable and reliable platforms that enhance safety and accessibility. Our team includes PASMA-trained staff who are qualified to safely assemble mobile access towers for any access to work at height whilst on the water.
We also assist with regulatory compliance when required, to obtain necessary permits from the Canal & River Trust (CRT) and the Environment Agency (EA).
Specialist Access at VAMES LTD
Specialist Access
At VAMES Ltd, we are dedicated to resolving our clients' most challenging problems. Across various industries, one of the common challenges is gaining access—whether it's working at height, navigating confined spaces, or reaching areas that are simply inaccessible to humans.
To address this, we have invested in advanced training and cutting-edge technology. Our team includes professionals skilled in IRATA rope access techniques, high-risk confined space operations, and certified drone pilots with GVC and A2 CofC qualifications. Additionally, we have experts trained to operate our CCTV units.
These capabilities enable us to work remotely in spaces as small as 400mm and perform tasks at great heights when necessary. Combined with our extensive expertise, there are few challenges we can't overcome.
4K CCTV Robot
Our CCTV rover is an advanced, versatile remote-operated vehicle (ROV) that plays a key role in supporting our structural examination and survey services.
Designed for high-precision inspections in hard-to-reach or hazardous environments, it enhances our ability to safely and efficiently gather data without the need for manual entry or extensive setup. Whether it's in water or in confined spaces, the cutting-edge camera systems and sensors provide high-resolution imagery and real-time data, ensuring accurate condition assessments of infrastructure. The attachments allow for extra footage from a GoPro or LiDAR scanning to enable full understanding of any assets traversed.
This technology significantly reduces downtime, enhances safety, and improves the accuracy of our reports, making it a valuable tool in our comprehensive service offering across various industries, including the rail sector.
