Window restoration on historic or listed buildings can be a headache for installers. A smarter alternative when scaffolding isn’t an option is available...
“Historic buildings present unique challenges,” said Daniel Cheddie, founder and owner of Stronghold. “You’re often working under strict restrictions where scaffolding simply isn’t allowed because it looks unsightly, risks damaging the structure, or disrupts how the building is used. 

Local authorities and housing associations are under increasing pressure to deliver safe, compliant high-rise refurbishment programmes within tight budgets and demanding timescales. Nowhere is this challenge more acute than window replacement at height.

Designed from real on-site experience, Stronghold® Anchor is a revolutionary internal safety system that enables compliant work at height from inside the building. Tool-free, fix-free, and deployable in minutes, it provides a secure, high-visibility barrier and load-rated anchor points—without external access equipment, property damage, or compromise on safety.

Stronghold® has been shortlisted for the Tomorrow’s Health & Safety Awards 2026, recognising its role as a safer, faster and more affordable alternative to scaffolding for working at height.

Stronghold® is levelling the playing field for installers — giving both major contractors and smaller firms a safer, more cost-effective alternative to scaffolding when working at height. From high-rise regeneration projects to tight domestic sites, the portable internal anchor system is helping teams work faster, smarter, and more profitably while maintaining full safety compliance.

Stronghold® founder and safety innovator Daniel Cheddie explains why understanding the UK’s Work at Height Regulations is critical for installers — and how modern internal-access systems such as Stronghold® help contractors meet their legal duties while improving safety, productivity, and control on glazing projects.

How long-standing frustration with unsafe and costly access methods inspired Stronghold® founder Daniel Cheddie to design a portable internal anchor system that gives installers a safer, smarter alternative to scaffolding — transforming how glazing companies work at height while cutting delays, risks, and project costs.

Stronghold® founder and glazing innovator Daniel Cheddie explains how his experience as a firefighter and long-time installer led to the development of a safer, faster alternative to scaffolding for working at height — and why Stronghold® is transforming installation safety and project delivery across the fenestration sector.