Working at height needs proper fall protection. Safety nets are one option where the site, access, and task suit a net system. They help reduce fall distance, absorb fall energy, and keep the work area below free from obstructions so other work can continue.
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Quick answers about safety nets, fall nets, fall arrest, fall protection, service areas, pricing, and getting a job lined up.
check availabilityFall protection is the overall approach to controlling height risk. Fall arrest catches or stops a fall after it happens. Safety nets are a fall arrest system when installed with enough clear space below for deflection.
Builders often use the terms fall nets and safety nets for the same kind of construction netting. The important part is that the system is suitable for the job and installed correctly.
Safety nets should be planned and installed before workers need to operate at height above the protected area. Send plans and timing early so clearance, access, anchoring, and handover can be sorted before the next stage of work.
The Net Guy works to a 1–3 day lead time across Manawatū–Whanganui. Installation time on site depends on access, job size and the details of the build.
Pricing depends on the netted area, hire duration, access, and site details. The homepage estimator gives a starting point, with the final quote confirmed after reviewing the job.
Send the project location, approximate area, expected hire duration, build type, timing, access details, and any plans or photos that show the work area.
Yes. The Net Guy installs safety nets for residential and commercial construction projects. Safety comes first: if it is not safe, it does not get installed. No shortcuts, no exceptions.
The Net Guy is based in Palmerston North and services Manawatū, Palmerston North, Feilding, Horowhenua, Tararua and Wellington. Other lower North Island work can be considered depending on timing, travel and site details.
Yes. The Net Guy is a locally owned and owner-operated business based in Palmerston North. You deal directly with Tarn for quotes, scheduling and site details.
Yes. Installations are planned, inspected, and documented with a WorkSafe compliant approach, then backed by FASET-certified installation knowledge. The right setup still depends on the site, the work being done, and whether safety nets are suitable for that risk.
The site references BS EN 1263-1 and BS EN 1263-2 for safety net systems, along with FASET-certified installation knowledge, visual inspections, and handover documentation.
WorkSafe guidance requires safety nets to be tested for UV deterioration at least every 12 months. Nets older than 12 months need a current test label showing they were tested within the past 12 months and still meet the manufacturer’s minimum energy absorption capacity. This uses removable test meshes rather than dropping a person or weight into the installed net.
Yes, safety nets can be hired for multiple weeks when the project needs them. Hire duration is part of the quote and should match the build schedule.
Weather can affect construction timing and site access. The Net Guy cares about your project timeline, communicates clearly, and works around your schedule to make things happen when you need them.
Send the project location, timing and site details. Wellington work is scheduled around availability, travel and project requirements, and The Net Guy will confirm whether the job can be accommodated.