Signs it’s time
- Children or grandchildren play on the roof
- The parapet is below waist height
- The staircase to the roof has an open side
- Part of the roof edge has no parapet at all
- Older relatives climb up to dry clothes
Edges we see most in Ongole
Low roof parapets. Many houses have parapets lower than an adult’s waist. The net runs from the top of the parapet to about head height.
Open staircases. Outside stairs to the roof or upper floor, with nothing on one side, are one of the most common jobs.
Unfinished roofs. A house waiting for its next floor often has bare edges. A net along them can come down when the builders return.
Shared roofs. In apartment buildings, the roof is used by every family. Owners can net it as one job.
What goes in
| Part | Choice |
|---|---|
| Net | Thick UV-stabilised HDPE or nylon twine |
| Mesh | About 40–50 mm; smaller where young children play |
| Border | Heavy rope or stainless wire rope |
| Anchors | Stainless-steel eye bolts, closely spaced |
What affects the price
- The total length of edge
- The height of net needed
- Twine thickness and mesh size
- Whether the staircase is included
How we fit it
- Look at each edge and the wall or slab it meets.
- Agree the height, twine and mesh.
- Fix stainless anchors along the top, sides and base.
- Tension a heavy border.
- Lace the net on, with extra ties at the corners.
- Press along it to check there’s no slack.
Looking after it
Keep heavy pots, chairs and stacked items off the net. Look along it after each storm season and before the summer holidays, when children spend more time on the roof.
Before we come
Walk round the roof and count every open edge, including the stairs. Send photos on WhatsApp.
More on safety nets. For balconies, see balcony safety nets in Ongole.
Will it get in the way of the water tank?
No. We plan the net so you can still reach the tank, the drying lines and any solar panel. Where you need to step close to an edge for maintenance, a section of net can be fitted with a hook-off panel.
Is a net better than raising the parapet?
Raising a parapet in brick or concrete is permanent and takes days of building work. A net goes up in a few hours, costs much less, doesn’t add weight to the roof and comes down cleanly if you build another floor later.
Older relatives
Steep stairs and low parapets are a risk for grandparents too, especially after dark. A net along the open side of the stairs gives them a firm barrier beside them.
