LOLER Inspection Pricing Guide

Our standard rate is £90 per kit (around 20–30 items). If you book your next inspection within 6 months, the price drops to £80 per kit.
Got a bigger kit or multiple sets of gear? Let’s have a chat – we’re happy to work out a deal that fits your needs.

“Failed with Love”

Sometimes during a LOLER inspection, an item doesn’t pass the safety check – and that’s what I call “Failed With Love”. I know how much your kit means to you, not just in cost but in the trust you’ve built using it every day. When something fails, it’s never about catching you out – it’s about keeping you safe and making sure you can keep working with confidence.
I’ll always explain exactly why it failed and help you figure out the best next step, whether that’s repair, replacement or finding an alternative.

Your LOLER Inspection

Preparation

To make your inspection quick, accurate, and hassle-free, please have the following ready:

  • Clean Your Kit – Remove mud, sap and debris so equipment can be examined properly.
  • Bring Any Receipts – Useful for verifying age and purchase history.
  • I.D. Marks – Ensure your equipment is clearly and permanently marked for
    identification.
  • Empty Your Bag – No extra tools, PPE or unrelated items in your climbing bag –
    just the kit to be inspected.
  • Rope Ends – If ropes have been cut, bring the ends for inspection where possible.
  • Leave Out Failed or Non-LOLER Items – Don’t include equipment that has already
    failed inspection or items not covered by LOLER (e.g., clothing, chainsaws, etc.).
  • Previous LOLER Reports – If available, attach or bring copies to help track
    inspection history.

What is checked

Click ‘+’ for details.

Rope Inspection

(Climbing ropes, work positioning lines, rigging ropes)
The examiner will look for:

  • Cuts, nicks and abrasion to the outer sheath
  • Fuzziness or glazing from heat or friction
  • Flat spots or lumps indicating core damage
  • Chemical contamination (oil, fuel, herbicide, etc.)
  • Soft or stiff sections that could affect strength and handling
  • Integrity of terminations (splices, sewn eyes, or knots)
  • Condition of protective rope ends and whipping

Harness Inspection

(Sit harnesses, work positioning belts, chest harnesses)
The examiner will look for:

  • Webbing – wear, fraying, UV damage or cuts
  • Stitching – broken, loose or pulled threads
  • Metal hardware – buckles, D-rings, adjusters for corrosion, cracks or deformation
  • Padding – excessive compression or material breakdown
  • Adjustment points – smooth operation and no slippage
  • Labels & markings – legibility of manufacturer’s info and CE/EN standards

Karabiners, Connectors & Metal Components

(Karabiners, maillons, swivels, pulleys and mechanical devices)
The examiner will assess:

  • Gate action – opens smoothly, closes fully, and locks securely
  • Locking mechanisms – no sticking, excessive play or jamming
  • Body integrity – no cracks, distortion, sharp edges or excessive wear
  • Corrosion or rust – especially at hinges and springs
  • Manufacturer markings – clear and legible load ratings

Slings, Strops and Lanyards

(Work positioning lanyards, flip lines and anchor slings)
The examiner will check:

  • Webbing / rope condition – fraying, cuts and UV damage
  • Wire-core lanyards – kinks, broken strands or corrosion
  • Sewn terminations – stitching intact and secure
  • Protective sheaths – no splits or excessive wear
  • Adjusters – mechanical parts moving freely without excessive wear

Functional Testing
Where appropriate, moving parts are operated to ensure they perform correctly under load
(e.g. cams in ascenders and friction devices).

After the inspection

A LOLER report is issued for each item, recording:

  • Unique ID or serial number
  • Date of inspection
  • Condition & pass / fail status
  • Any defects found
  • Recommended action (repair, quarantine or replace)

A passed LOLER inspection means your kit is safe, legally compliant and ready for work.

Any FAILED items are labelled up with a red “Failed With Love” tag are returned and recorded as unsafe to use.
These should be removed from service immediately.

LOLER report
Sample LOLER report page - click for full image.