Tree Work • Industrial Rope Access • Rigging

Where others
can't go

Rope access for tree work, industrial sites, events & concerts — anywhere height makes the job hard

Based in Barão de São Miguel, Algarve, Portugal and 77839 Lichtenau, Baden Württemberg, Germany, working across Europe and beyond.

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FISAT / SKT certified since 2011

15+

Years on the rope

2011

Certified since

3

Disciplines covered

EU+

Bookable worldwide

What I do

Three ways up

One certified specialist across three rope-access disciplines. No scaffolding, no platforms — direct access, less downtime, lower cost.

Tree work, industrial rope access and event concert rigging

01 // TREE WORK

Climbing-based tree surgeon work — tree felling and crown reduction — where ground machinery can't reach.

  • Sectional felling
  • Crown work & removal
  • Difficult-access sites
  • Conservation-focused canopy work

02 // INDUSTRIAL ROPE ACCESS

Inspection, maintenance and repair at height where access is the hard part.

  • Power plants
  • Industrial facilities
  • Building complexes & façades

03 // EVENT & CONCERT RIGGING

Stage and overhead rigging for events and concerts, from load-in to strike.

  • Stage & truss rigging
  • Concert & festival scale
  • Build-up and tear-down

The Specialist

Hannes Winter

15 years of experience on rope access — from tree felling and crown reduction on difficult-access sites to power plants, industrial sites, building complexes, and large-scale concert and event rigging.

FISAT / SKT certified since 2011. Trained to recognise industrial rope-access and tree-climbing standards.

One experienced specialist — clear about what a job needs and what it doesn't. Available across the EU and worldwide.

Hannes Winter, certified tree surgeon and rope access technician

Where I work

Two bases, no borders

Primary Base

Algarve, Portugal

Barão de São Miguel, 8650-017 — core area within ~120 km, covering Lagos, Faro, Portimão, Albufeira, Loulé and Tavira.

Secondary Base

Lichtenau, Germany

Baden region (77839) — service corridor along the Rhine valley from Karlsruhe to Freiburg, covering Rastatt, Baden-Baden, Bühl, Achern, Offenburg, Kehl, Gaggenau, Ettlingen and Pforzheim.

// Bookable across the EU and beyond — travel for the right project is standard.

Selected work

On the job

Real photography from the field

Tree surgeon at the top of a palm tree during removal
Close-up of rigging pulley and carabiner on climbing rope
Aerial view of freshly cut pine limbs over a rooftop
Tree surgeon high in the canopy giving a thumbs up
Climber ascending a tall palm trunk
Crown pruning of two tall palm trees with a chainsaw
Pine trunk secured with a rigging strap before felling
Tree surgeon ascending a pine, silhouetted against the sky
Close-up rigging block above a foggy rooftop
Two climbers on a rope access job by a rock face
Rigging an anchor on a rock slab beside a river
Climber near the top of a fully limbed pine spar
Climber's-eye view of feet on rope in an oak canopy
View through pruned branches over a foggy rooftop
Tree surgeon working high in a eucalyptus tree with rigging lines
Climber ascending a tall eucalyptus in a grove
01 · TREE WORK

Technician rappelling down a wind turbine tower
Rope and rigging gear against an apartment block facade
Two technicians rappelling past balconies for facade repair
Looking down a rooftop line during gutter access work
Rigging anchor and pulley set on a roof ridge
Two technicians descending a building facade
Aerial view along a row of rooftops and chimneys
Bucket of gutter debris hanging at height during cleaning
Clearing a gutter and downpipe by hand at height
View over farmland from a wind turbine nacelle
View from beneath a crane boom over a container ship
Selfie atop a wind turbine nacelle in winter conditions
Foggy view of a wind farm from a turbine hub
Climbing a lattice transmission tower beside a crane
Close-up rappelling inside a crane and ship structure
Two technicians working atop a brick chimney tower
02 · INDUSTRIAL ROPE ACCESS

Event and concert rigging in action
Truss installation during an event rigging job
Rigging gear in action at a concert
Rigging technicians working overhead trusses inside a logistics facility
Looking down over the venue floor while working the rig
Truss tower being assembled at an outdoor amphitheatre stage
Rigging shackle overhead a festival site during build-up
Lighting truss and rig hanging inside a large arena
View down over open-air stadium rigging and empty seating
Rigging shackle with a colleague working the truss overhead
03 · EVENT & CONCERT RIGGING

FAQ

Common questions

How much does rope access work cost?

Every job is priced individually based on height, access difficulty, duration, and equipment needed. Send the site, the height, and what needs doing via WhatsApp for a free, no-obligation quote — most quotes are turned around within 24 hours.

Do you travel outside the Algarve or Karlsruhe area?

Yes. While the Algarve and the Karlsruhe region are the two home bases, jobs across the EU and further afield are regularly taken on — particularly for event rigging and specialist industrial access work. Get in touch with the location and dates.

What's the difference between rope access and scaffolding or a cherry picker?

Rope access reaches places scaffolding and platforms can't — steep roofs, tight courtyards, tree canopies, or structures with no ground access for a vehicle. It's also typically faster to set up and less disruptive, with no lengthy scaffold build or site closure required.

Are you insured and certified?

Yes — FISAT / SKT certified since 2011, covering both industrial rope access and tree-climbing standards. Full liability insurance documentation is available on request.

How quickly can you respond to an enquiry?

WhatsApp is the fastest way to get an answer — typically within a few hours during working days. For urgent or emergency height-access situations, call directly.

What kind of jobs are too small or too large?

From a single tricky tree limb to full festival rigging builds — there's no job too small to quote, and larger industrial or multi-day projects are handled regularly. If height is involved, it's worth asking.

Get in touch

Tell me about the job

Fastest answer is WhatsApp — send the site, the height, and what needs doing.

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