Cherry Picker Painting & High-Level Access Services
Cherry picker painting provides safe access to heights up to 45 metres for painting industrial facades, cladding, structural steel and roofs. Anglia Decor operates IPAF-certified mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs) and cherry picker trucks, enabling fast, efficient painting of large vertical surfaces without scaffolding costs or multi-week installation delays. Our MEWP teams work across factory facades, warehouse roofs and tall commercial buildings throughout East Anglia and beyond.
For tendering enquiries, please email info@angliadecor.co.uk
MEWP Equipment & IPAF Certification
Mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs) including boom lifts, scissor lifts and cherry picker trucks reach working heights of 15–45 metres depending on equipment type. Boom lifts with articulated arms are ideal for painting around obstacles, access challenging building overhangs and cladding systems. Scissor lifts provide stable platforms for larger teams and heavier equipment. Cherry picker trucks—compact, manoeuvrable boom lifts mounted on articulated lorries—access constrained sites where larger cranes or scaffolding cannot reach. Anglia Decor maintains a fleet of MEWP equipment types, matching the most appropriate platform to your site constraints and access requirements.
IPAF certification (International Powered Access Federation) is mandatory in the UK for all MEWP operations. Anglia Decor’s operators hold current IPAF PAL (Powered Access Licence) certification and have completed MEWP-specific safety training. IPAF standards cover platform stability, load limits, incline operation and rescue procedures. All operators demonstrate competence in slinger-signaller communication, emergency descent and platform stability assessment before operating. This certification ensures safe operation and compliance with UK working-at-height regulations (Work at Height Regulations 2005).
on-site spraying from cherry pickers delivers consistent coverage across large facades faster than brush or roller methods. Spray coating from an elevated platform reaches high buildings in 2–4 weeks, compared to 8–12 weeks with traditional scaffolding. Cost savings from avoiding scaffold hire (typically £150–300 per week for large buildings) often exceed MEWP costs, particularly on tall buildings or projects requiring access to multiple facades simultaneously.
Equipment Selection & Cost Comparison
Standard boom lifts reach 30–40 metres; articulated booms extend further with lower reach capacity. Cherry picker trucks reach 25–30 metres with full stability on site. Cladding spraying requirements often dictate equipment choice: narrow access corridors between buildings favour compact cherry pickers, whilst open sites allow larger boom lifts for greater efficiency. Anglia Decor assesses your site layout and access constraints before equipment selection, optimising both safety and productivity.
Cost comparison: scaffolding for a 30-metre-high, 50-metre-wide building costs £8,000–15,000 over 8–10 weeks. Cherry picker operations for the same work cost £6,000–10,000 over 2–3 weeks, saving both money and time. Equipment rental is typically £200–400 per day; labour costs for IPAF-certified operators are slightly higher than traditional access but offset by speed. Anglia Decor provides competitive quotations for both methods, helping you evaluate cost and schedule impact for your specific project.
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How It Works
Our straightforward process ensures you get the right solution with minimum hassle
Access Assessment
Survey the site, assess ground conditions, and select the right machine.
Machine Delivery
Deliver and position the cherry picker or MEWP on site.
High-Level Painting
IPAF-certified operators carry out painting and coating at height.
Demobilisation
Remove equipment and leave the site clean and safe.
For tendering enquiries, please email info@angliadecor.co.uk
Why Businesses Trust Anglia Decor for Cherry Picker Painting
Trusted by businesses across the UK for expert, reliable service
IPAF Certified
All operators hold current IPAF certification for powered access.
No Scaffold Needed
Eliminate scaffold hire, erection, and dismantle costs.
Heights to 45m
Boom lifts and truck-mounted platforms for high-level access.
Right Machine, Right Job
Scissors, booms, and truck mounts selected for each project.
Rapid Mobilisation
Machines on site within days, no scaffold lead times.
Cost Effective
15–25% lower overall project cost versus scaffolding.
Case Studies
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum height cherry pickers can reach?
Standard boom lifts reach 40–45 metres working height. Articulated arms extend further horizontally but with reduced vertical reach. Cherry picker trucks typically reach 25–30 metres with stable operation on normal ground. Anglia Decor selects equipment based on your building height and site constraints to deliver safe, efficient access.
Do cherry picker operations require specialist permits or approvals?
IPAF PAL certification is required for all operators. Local authority building control may require site-specific risk assessment or method statements for high-level access work. Anglia Decor manages regulatory compliance, providing documentation and method statements to your building control and insurance provider before work commences.
Can cherry pickers operate in wind or poor weather?
Operations halt if gusts exceed 12 m/s (approximately 27 mph), heavy rain, fog or snow reduces visibility, or ice prevents safe ground stability. Anglia Decor monitors weather forecasts and adjusts schedules to maximise productive working days. Poor weather delays are typically 1–2 days per week; projects are scheduled with weather contingency factored in.
How much faster is cherry picker painting than scaffolding?
Cherry picker work typically completes in 30–50% of scaffolding time. A 30-metre-high facade takes 10–14 days by cherry picker versus 6–8 weeks with scaffolding (including installation and removal). Speed advantage is greatest on tall buildings where scaffolding installation time is significant.
Is cherry picker painting more expensive than scaffolding?
Overall project cost is typically 15–25% lower with cherry pickers due to faster completion and avoided scaffold hire. Labour costs are slightly higher (IPAF certification premium) but time savings offset this. Anglia Decor quotes both methods so you can compare cost and schedule impact directly.
What safety training do cherry picker operators require?
IPAF PAL (Powered Access Licence) certification is mandatory, plus site-specific induction, method statement review and daily toolbox talks. Operators train on rescue procedures, platform stability assessment and communication protocols. All Anglia Decor operators are current on IPAF standards and UK working-at-height regulations.
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