About ascend

ascend was established in 2000 and through the years we have worked on a wide variety of projects, from 1 day repairs to 3 month projects. Every project is diligently thought through, planned and executed, regardless of the size. We pride ourselves on attention to detail and providing our customers with a complete solution, which we then implement and manage.

Every member of the ascend team has an individual area of expertise, ensuring that whatever the project requires, we have the experience and knowledge to give you an effective and affordable solution.

Andy Cox - BSc, MSc, FGS
Managing Director - With over 15 years experience in the construction and Rope Access industries and qualifications in Geotechnics and Construction Technology, Andy oversees all the projects undertaken by ascend and ensures projects progress on time and to budget.

Giles Holmes – Level 3 IRATA Technician & Site Supervisor
Giles is a highly competent Level 3 Rope Access Technicians and manages many of the projects undertaken by ascend on-site. With a keen eye for detail, he ensures all aspects of projects are considered and effectively executed to the client’s satisfaction.

Dave Williams – Level 2 IRATA Technician
Dave’s background is in engineering and with over 10 years technical experience of inspecting, testing and writing reports, Dave’s vast knowledge is invaluable.

We have a dedicated team of rope access technicians to call upon, with a wide variety of skills and experience, ensuring we’re always able to match the client’s requirements.

Debbie Barrell
Helping out with the running of projects from the office, Debbie looks after the marketing at ascend , whilst also being another contact for customers to discuss projects with.

Susy Stark
Administrator
Keeps everything in ship shape, with the day to day running of the office.