--- title: About Our Working At Heights Access Solutions description: Manufacturers of aluminium scaffold towers and equipment for working at height includingchimney sweep access and Desksurfers --- [01832 770759](tel:01832770759)[sales@abilityint.com](mailto:sales@abilityint.com) [01832 770759](tel:01832770759)[sales@abilityint.com](mailto:sales@abilityint.com) [![Ability International Logo](https://www.abilityint.com/hubfs/Ability%20International%20Logo.svg "Ability International Logo")](https://www.abilityint.com/) [![Ability International Logo](https://www.abilityint.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo-1.png?width=183&height=50&name=logo-1.png "Ability International Logo")](https://www.abilityint.com/) - [Home](https://www.abilityint.com) - About - [About Us](https://www.abilityint.com/about) - [Health & Safety](https://www.abilityint.com/health-and-safety) - [Hire](https://www.abilityint.com/hire) - [Repair](https://www.abilityint.com/repair) - [Site Survey](https://www.abilityint.com/request-a-site-survey) - [Testimonials](https://www.abilityint.com/testimonials) - Products - #### **Components** - [Extruded Couplers](https://7885436.hs-sites.com/extruded-couplers) - [Extruded Stabiliser Tees](https://7885436.hs-sites.com/extruded-stabiliser-tees) - [Extruded Hooks](https://7885436.hs-sites.com/extruded-hooks) - [Extruded Stabiliser Clamps](https://7885436.hs-sites.com/extruded-stabiliser-clamps) - [Extruded Frame Catch](https://7885436.hs-sites.com/extruded-frame-catch) - [Machined Spigots](https://7885436.hs-sites.com/machined-spigots) - [DeskSurfer Spares/Parts](https://7885436.hs-sites.com/desksurfer-spares/parts) - #### **Custom Access Solutions** - [CAT Ladders](https://7885436.hs-sites.com/solutions/cat-ladders) - [Fixed Height Mobile Platforms](https://7885436.hs-sites.com/solutions/fixed-height-mobile-platforms) - [Special Custom Built Access Solutions](https://7885436.hs-sites.com/solutions/special-custom-built-access-solutions) - [Hydraulic Platform with Fixed Steel Base](https://7885436.hs-sites.com/solutions/hydraulic-platform-with-fixed-steel-base) - [Custom Mobile Steps](https://7885436.hs-sites.com/solutions/custom-mobile-steps) - [Custom Built Access Products](https://7885436.hs-sites.com/custom-built-access-products) - [Working At Height Guide](https://7885436.hs-sites.com/working-at-height-guide) - #### **Chimney Roof Access Ladders** - [Adjust Abil Roof Ladder](https://7885436.hs-sites.com/solutions/adjust-abil-roof-ladder) - [CARS Unit](https://7885436.hs-sites.com/solutions/cars-unit) - [FASE (Fall Arrest Safety Equipment)](https://7885436.hs-sites.com/solutions/fase-fall-arrest-safety-equipment) - [Ron Clark's Ladder Rest](https://7885436.hs-sites.com/solutions/ron-clarks-ladder-rest) - [Ladder Stopper](https://7885436.hs-sites.com/solutions/ladder-stopper) - [Aluminium Sectional Roof Ladder](https://7885436.hs-sites.com/aluminium-sectional-roof-ladder) - #### **Aluminium Scaffold Towers** - [Ability Scaffold Towers](https://7885436.hs-sites.com/ability-scaffold-towers) - [Aluminium Stair Ladder Tower](https://7885436.hs-sites.com/solutions/aluminium-stairladder-tower) - [Bili Folding Base Aluminium Tower](https://7885436.hs-sites.com/solutions/bili-folding-base-aluminium-tower) - #### **DeskSurfers** - [DeskSurfer Over Desk Access Platform](https://7885436.hs-sites.com/desksurfer-over-desk-access-platform) - [DeskSurfer Bridging System](https://7885436.hs-sites.com/desksurfer-bridging-system) - [DeskSurfer Guide](https://7885436.hs-sites.com/desksurfers-guide) - #### **CHAMP** - [Height Adjustable Mobile Platform](https://7885436.hs-sites.com/height-adjustable-mobile-platform-champ) - Training - [Training](https://www.abilityint.com/training) - [Online Training](https://www.abilityint.com/online-training) - Resources - [Blog](https://www.abilityint.com/blog) More results [![Contact Us](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/7885436/interactive-190414916974.png)](https://www.abilityint.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJoWn1Yza1O455A6V5zYTxHAP1MTQQjheLHnv6mkyICJ4OBjIxZ2REuAJIeGHQImr77XVmiNe%2BFr0Q5iRV2o14iPVa6UDxfhSO7bNkDToHUrsmLDB8Vtn4VAsmy5OFKx59eHNe5L8HSbw%2Ff1zRejIK4VhNH2IeKrZ5pSVUNz77lPg%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=190414916974&portalId=7885436) [![Contact Us](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/7885436/interactive-190414916974.png)](https://www.abilityint.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJoWn1Yza1O455A6V5zYTxHAP1MTQQjheLHnv6mkyICJ4OBjIxZ2REuAJIeGHQImr77XVmiNe%2BFr0Q5iRV2o14iPVa6UDxfhSO7bNkDToHUrsmLDB8Vtn4VAsmy5OFKx59eHNe5L8HSbw%2Ff1zRejIK4VhNH2IeKrZ5pSVUNz77lPg%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=190414916974&portalId=7885436) - 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[Ron Clark's Ladder Rest](https://www.abilityint.com/solutions/ron-clarks-ladder-rest) - [Ladder Stopper](https://www.abilityint.com/solutions/ladder-stopper) - [Aluminum Sectional Roof Ladder](https://www.abilityint.com/aluminium-sectional-roof-ladder) - Custom Access Solutions - [CAT Ladders](https://www.abilityint.com/solutions/cat-ladders) - [Fixed Height Mobile Platforms](https://www.abilityint.com/solutions/fixed-height-mobile-platforms) - [Special Custom Built Access Solutions](https://www.abilityint.com/solutions/special-custom-built-access-solutions) - [Hydraulic Platform with Fixed Steel Base](https://www.abilityint.com/solutions/hydraulic-platform-with-fixed-steel-base) - [Custom Mobile Steps](https://www.abilityint.com/solutions/custom-mobile-steps) - [Custom Built Access Products](https://www.abilityint.com/custom-built-access-products) - DeskSurfers - [DeskSurfers](https://www.abilityint.com/desksurfer-over-desk-access-platform) - [DeskSurfer Bridging Systems](https://www.abilityint.com/desksurfer-bridging-system) - [Why Do You Need A DeskSurfer?](https://www.abilityint.com/why-do-you-need-a-desksurfer) - Components - [Extruded Couplers](https://www.abilityint.com/extruded-couplers) - [Extruded Stabiliser Tees](https://www.abilityint.com/extruded-stabiliser-tees) - [Extruded Hooks](https://www.abilityint.com/extruded-hooks) - [Extruded Stabiliser Clamps](https://www.abilityint.com/extruded-stabiliser-clamps) - [Extruded Frame Catch](https://www.abilityint.com/extruded-frame-catch) - [Machined Spigots](https://www.abilityint.com/machined-spigots) - [DeskSurfer Spares/Parts](https://www.abilityint.com/desksurfer-spares/parts) - Training - [Training](https://www.abilityint.com/training) - [Online Training](https://www.abilityint.com/online-training) - Resources - [DeskSurfers Guide](https://www.abilityint.com/desksurfers-guide) - [Working At Height Guide](https://www.abilityint.com/working-at-height-guide) - [Blog](https://www.abilityint.com/blog) [![Contact Us](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/7885436/interactive-190414916974.png)](https://www.abilityint.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJoWn1Yza1O455A6V5zYTxHAP1MTQQjheLHnv6mkyICJ4OBjIxZ2REuAJIeGHQImr77XVmiNe%2BFr0Q5iRV2o14iPVa6UDxfhSO7bNkDToHUrsmLDB8Vtn4VAsmy5OFKx59eHNe5L8HSbw%2Ff1zRejIK4VhNH2IeKrZ5pSVUNz77lPg%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=190414916974&portalId=7885436) 27 Maxwell RoadWoodston, PeterboroughCambridgeshire PE2 7JE [01832 770759](tel:01832770759)[sales@abilityint.com](mailto:sales@abilityint.com)   # About [![Download Your Free Working At Height Guide](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/7885436/interactive-190412425635.png)](https://www.abilityint.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJNnlDDlm8w26wuolpyP9LEG9U%2BrHoxkIUoxQeJeWVJ7QUWLzvmxlwb6Yayi9G8rMeJAcPNztQTzXTxVbPbgUTo598MXfCSIDhV50ZTtMYgwJHhK%2BwK1PWa3x3dIibMVqsgYogAlpet%2FVZ7oT06aScZPJgIC9tKr25VEl6y6ZmYYaLC8xU4Por%2FvtjsTBJ5di0%3D&webInteractiveContentId=190412425635&portalId=7885436) [![Request A Site Survey](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/7885436/interactive-190412425529.png)](https://www.abilityint.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLKjfP0JE4yieoEfIPtHQp7sAp6HvBPrIxyirXei9rw7sLKyplhPKk4ak6gedmdQyk5DMhF2T1RSpLVzYjkhoZCDIJrG9kHeACiaGQYoMd6G%2Bl6wxeF%2Bkz5WITLGcAfZKt%2FizyyOjNU7a%2FJETmcMgCoaRc5wfCIQRUezVfTML55N9jMPiZXRLvpR6Y3Ephu4&webInteractiveContentId=190412425529&portalId=7885436) ## About Ability International Ability International Limited have been manufacturing aluminium scaffold towers and equipment for working at height since 1987. Over the years we have gained an enviable reputation for quality and innovation. Our product range utilises components which are unique in the features they offer to the customer, for example our segmental extruded locking hook is the only one of its kind in the aluminium tower sector that can accommodate two different tube sizes. Our top of the range hook can also be security locked in place to help prevent theft or unauthorized interference (a key consideration in some locations) when an aluminium tower has been erected. [![Download Your Free Working At Height Guide](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/7885436/interactive-190412425635.png)](https://www.abilityint.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJNnlDDlm8w26wuolpyP9LEG9U%2BrHoxkIUoxQeJeWVJ7QUWLzvmxlwb6Yayi9G8rMeJAcPNztQTzXTxVbPbgUTo598MXfCSIDhV50ZTtMYgwJHhK%2BwK1PWa3x3dIibMVqsgYogAlpet%2FVZ7oT06aScZPJgIC9tKr25VEl6y6ZmYYaLC8xU4Por%2FvtjsTBJ5di0%3D&webInteractiveContentId=190412425635&portalId=7885436) ![desksurfer](https://www.abilityint.com/hs-fs/hubfs/about_us.webp?width=1676&height=1038&name=about_us.webp) ## Products Include:  Aluminium Scaffold Towers  Desksurfer – height adjustable mobile platforms for over desk access  CHAMP – Cantilevered Height Adjustable Mobile Platform  Cat Ladders  Custom built Access Equipment  Chimney access solutions  CARS – Chimney Access Ridge Stand  Safety Harnesses  Certificated Training  Aluminium Scaffold fittings and scaffold access equipment  Roof Ladders & Extensions  Ladder Stopper  Adjust Abil – Telescopic Multi-Purpose Roof Access Ladder  Swimming Pool Bridging  Staircase Bridging  Universal Bridge Panels & Accessories [![Request A Quote](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/7885436/interactive-190412425768.png)](https://www.abilityint.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLLW%2BVaipXVm26v04Hn3m8wV2Y0QeKS7R7%2B12WDJEhuVF4E1xBUDS3RMiZ45r4dZWhLi2WK6I3uFKnUF00vq5Q1WetN0PbNtR28EKZrqn0kGTUiLnDo2SPza20jQZjes0%2BrtG8v7UgqT2QXaUaDlibx2YrwpFVUR8pmFZ5zCWwVOOfiIHY%2F0ygW1&webInteractiveContentId=190412425768&portalId=7885436) ![Ability International fully trained workers ](https://www.abilityint.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/josue-isai-ramos-figueroa-qvBYnMuNJ9A-unsplash-1024x746.webp?width=1024&height=746&name=josue-isai-ramos-figueroa-qvBYnMuNJ9A-unsplash-1024x746.webp) To ensure operators meet the Health and Safety Executives’ competency requirements, we deliver certificated training for work at height equipment ranging from ladders & steps to sophisticated custom built aluminium tower systems. Our trainers have many years of experience in the access industry and the Ability accredited training and certification courses are valid for the normal working life of the individual (unless otherwise stated), with refresher training recommended every 5 years. Additionally, Ability Online Training offers eLearning courses meeting all the requirements for statutory employee training. If you have an enquiry or requirement that may not be an “off the shelf” solution, we welcome the challenge to answer your access needs for work at height. ![ISO-9001-Certificate-2018-2019](https://www.abilityint.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ISO-9001-Certificate-2018-2019.webp?width=152&height=100&name=ISO-9001-Certificate-2018-2019.webp) We are pleased to appoint Essential Safety Solutions Ltd (ESSL) as our independent Health and Safety Consultancy. Peter Nicholls , Managing Director of ESSL providing competent Health and Safety Advice, is proud to be associated with Ability International Ltd. We have been assessed and approved by Quay Audit Limited to the following standards and guidelines:- **BS EN ISO 9001:2015** The approved quality administration systems apply to the following : Design & Manufacture of Specialist Access Equipment, Scaffold Towers (including hire & Repair) and a Training Provider for Safe and Efficient Use of Equipment.   ![Seal-colour-SafeContractor](https://www.abilityint.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Seal-colour-SafeContractor.webp?width=108&height=103&name=Seal-colour-SafeContractor.webp) We are also approved by SafeContactor accreditation scheme for business. Other work activity Training provider for work at height equipment Inspections of work at height equipment **SafeContractor** certificate is awarded for the following services  Supply of aluminium access products for working at height   Training for the safe use of above equipment SafeContractor accreditation has been achieved following an assessment of the contractor’s health and safety documentation and compared against the SafeContractor Charter Standards, which set out health and safety standards required to achieve accreditation. ## Request Your Bespoke Quote Fill out the form and one of our team members will get back to you with a personalised quote. Whether you have a specific product in mind or need a bit of guidance, we're here to help. No pressure, no obligation — just expert advice and a quote that fits your needs. ## From Our Blog Stay up to date with what is new in our industry. [What is the Difference Between a 35 and 42 Model?](https://www.abilityint.com/blog/desksurfer-model-differences-explained) ![](https://www.abilityint.com/hubfs/worker-performs-electrical-maintenance-on-scaffold-2026-03-26-23-59-49-utc.webp) [desksurfer](https://www.abilityint.com/blog/tag/desksurfer) #### What is the Difference Between a 35 and 42 Model? Aug 20, 2026, 11:00:02 AM 3 min read [How Small a Space Can a Desksurfer Fit Through?](https://www.abilityint.com/blog/desksurfer-access-for-small-confined-spaces) ![Worker using access equipment while inspecting overhead ductwork in a confined industrial space.](https://www.abilityint.com/hubfs/worker-inspecting-ventilation-ducts-on-scaffolding-2026-01-08-22-51-29-utc.webp) [desksurfer](https://www.abilityint.com/blog/tag/desksurfer) #### How Small a Space Can a Desksurfer Fit Through? Aug 6, 2026, 11:00:00 AM 4 min read [Can A DeskSurfer Fit Up And Down Stairs?](https://www.abilityint.com/blog/can-desksurfer-fit-up-down-stairs) ![Multi-level staircase in a modern corporate building, the type of environment where DeskSurfer stair compatibility is an important consideration for installation.](https://www.abilityint.com/hubfs/empty-room-with-stairs-and-silver-banister-in-mode-2026-03-25-02-21-24-utc.webp) [Work At Height Equipment](https://www.abilityint.com/blog/tag/work-at-height-equipment) #### Can A DeskSurfer Fit Up And Down Stairs? Jul 23, 2026, 11:00:02 AM 3 min read ## Get In Touch! Our expert team is here to help. Whether you have a specific question, or want to discuss a potential project, please fill out the form, and we'll connect you with the right person. 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