Team Sport & Play Ltd provide Annual, Operational and Post Installation Playground Inspections across North West England including Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, Cheshire and other towns and surrounding areas in North West England.

All inspections are completed by qualified inspectors certified to ISO 24665 and ISO 17024, ensuring inspections are delivered to recognised professional standards with consistent methodology and reliable reporting.

• • • Independent UK playground inspection specialists
    • Fully Qualified ISO-certified inspectors
    • Nationwide inspection coverage
    • Detailed compliance-focused reporting
    • Practical maintenance advice
    • Responsive and professional service
    • Trusted by Schools, Councils and Contractors

At Team Sport & Play Ltd, we deliver professional playground inspections throughout North West England including Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, Cheshire and other towns and surrounding areas in North West England.

Our inspections ensure your play equipment remains safe, compliant and fit for use in line with current safety standards.

We work with schools, local authorities, parish councils and private organisations, providing clear, practical reports — not unnecessary paperwork.

We offer a full range of inspection services, including:

Operational inspections are carried out regularly to identify visible defects, equipment wear, vandalism, surfacing issues and emerging safety risks. Routine inspections help reduce liability, support maintenance planning and keep play areas safe for continued use.

Annual playground inspections provide a full independent condition and compliance review of all equipment, surfacing and safety-critical elements. Each inspection includes structural assessment, identification of defects and a detailed risk-benefit approach that recognises both safety requirements and the developmental importance of play.

Post-installation inspections verify that newly installed playground equipment has been assembled and installed correctly before public use. This confirms compliance with current safety standards and helps identify installation issues before handover.

We carry out practical playground inspection risk assessments focused on real-world safety and usability. Our reports provide clear, actionable recommendations to help you manage risk, stay compliant, and keep play areas safe and enjoyable.

We provide clear and practical maintenance reports that highlight defects, wear, and priority actions across your play areas. Our reporting is straightforward and focused on what actually needs fixing, helping you plan repairs, manage budgets, and keep equipment safe and in good working order.

We carry out inclusivity assessments to ensure play spaces are accessible, welcoming, and engaging for all children, including those with disabilities and sensory needs. Our approach identifies practical improvements to support inclusive play, helping you create environments where every child can participate safely and confidently.

All inspections are completed by qualified inspectors certified to ISO 24665 and ISO 17024, ensuring inspections are delivered to recognised professional standards with consistent methodology and reliable reporting.

Each inspection is carried out independently, with clear, practical recommendations and professional to help manage risk and maintain compliance with current UK playground safety standards.

Our approach to playground inspection is pragmatic, common-sense and focused on real-life risk assessment based on 20 years of playground experience.

We focus on delivering practical, honest inspections — not overcomplicated reports.

• • • Fully Qualified ISO-certified inspectors
    • Clear, easy-to-understand reports
    • Pragmatic risk assessment
    • Fast, reliable service
    • Nationwide coverage

1. 1. Get in touch for a quote
   2. We arrange a convenient inspection date
   3. On-site inspection carried out
   4. Full report provided with actionable recommendations

Regular playground inspections are essential for managing risk, maintaining compliance and extending the lifespan of outdoor play equipment. Team Sport & Play helps clients maintain safe play environments while preserving the educational, social and physical value of play.

Yes — we provide unbiased inspections focused on safety and compliance.

We operate across the UK including Yorkshire, the North West, North East and Wales.

Many clients ask whether RoSPA playground inspections differ from those provided by other inspection companies.

In practice, inspections across the UK are carried out by qualified professionals working to recognised industry standards. The main differences between providers are typically in the format and style of reporting, rather than the inspection process itself.

The organisation delivering inspections under the ‘RoSPA’ banner is Playground Safety Ltd, a privately operated company, much like Team Sport & Play Ltd. Both RoSPA inspections and those provided by Team Sport & Play Ltd are carried out by inspectors qualified to an Annual Level.

However, at Team Sport & Play Ltd, our inspectors also hold certification that is independently moderated under ISO 24665, providing an additional level of consistency, quality assurance and impartiality.

This means our clients receive clear, reliable assessments focused on real risks and practical recommendations — without unnecessary complexity or over-reporting.

We work with schools, local authorities and organisations across the UK, providing a professional, transparent and dependable inspection service.

If you need a reliable and professional playground inspection service contact our team today.