Retractable and telescopic seating, engineered to keep working
Retractable banks convert one hall into two. They also carry moving mechanisms, interlocks and safety devices that need inspection, servicing and clear records — which is exactly what we provide.
From first installation through a full working life
Our engineers work on retractable systems every week — installation, servicing, fault-finding and the modernisation of banks that are no longer supported by their original supplier.
New Installations
Telescopic and retractable banks supplied and installed for sports halls, arenas and dual-use community facilities.
Servicing
Scheduled servicing of drive systems, interlocks, guide rails and seating to keep banks operating smoothly and safely.
Inspections
Documented inspections of structure, fixings, mechanisms and safety devices, reported against each bank and row.
Repairs
Responsive repairs to seized mechanisms, damaged seats, bent rails, worn wheels and failed interlocks.
Modernisation
Control upgrades, drive replacement and re-upholstery that bring ageing systems up to current standards.
Maintenance Contracts
Planned maintenance with defined response times, engineer reporting and budget certainty for estates teams.
A seating bank is a piece of moving plant
Retractable seating is inspected by insurers, health and safety teams and building control. Unrecorded servicing and undocumented repairs are the most common findings. Every visit we make produces an engineer's report stating what was checked, what was found and what was actioned.
- Structure, fixings and guide rails checked at every visit
- Drive, interlock and guard operation tested under load
- Seat, armrest and end panel condition recorded row by row
Operating safely
Interlocks, guards and limit switches verified at every visit.
Fewer breakdowns
Planned servicing catches worn wheels and rails before they seize.
Defensible records
Engineer reports held as a maintenance audit trail for insurers and inspectors.
Choose the level of cover your hall needs
Three contract levels, scaled to how often your banks move. Each includes engineer reporting suitable for your asset register and compliance file.
Bronze
Essential compliance cover for smaller or lightly used retractable banks.
Response within 10 working days
- Annual inspection of structure and mechanisms
- Written condition report for your compliance file
- Remedial works quoted at agreed rates
- Priority booking for additional visits
Silver
Planned maintenance for halls in regular weekly use.
Response within 5 working days
- Six-monthly inspection and servicing
- Minor adjustments and lubrication included
- Safety device and interlock testing
- Annual condition report and budget forecast
- Named engineer for your site
Gold
Full asset management for high-use or dual-use facilities.
Response within 48 hours
- Quarterly inspection, servicing and reporting
- All routine labour and consumables included
- 48-hour response for operational breakdowns
- Lifecycle plan and capital expenditure modelling
- Annual review meeting with your estates team
Contract pricing is confirmed following a site survey and is normally calculated per seat, per annum. Visits are scheduled outside your hall's booked activity wherever possible.
Bring your retractable seating back to spec
Book a survey and we will inspect the bank, test the mechanisms and give you a condition report with prioritised remedial works.
