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Ask your QuestionI am thinking of replacing some roof tiles. I only need to replace about five to six shingles. Should I rent scaffolding for safety or will I be okay without it?
Asked by Kamil on 17th Aug 2020"You don’t need scaffolding just ladder and a cat ladder"
Answered on 18th Aug 2020 - Member since Aug 2019 - report"Safety is obviously always key but sometimes scaffolding isn’t always a must, some hire shops do scaffold tower hire which would be cheaper than scaffolding but given the cost of hire I’d recommend a trained professional do it as they would have appropriate ladder and cat ladder and would probably charge the same as a hire company would"
Answered on 17th Aug 2020 - Member since Oct 2019 - report"No you don’t need to rent scaffold if it only double storey height but anything after that then yes."
Answered on 17th Aug 2020 - Member since Oct 2018 - report"Hi there depending on access to the roof you should be able to get to the tiles off ladders or maybe a scaffolding tower which is cheaper cost thanks Scott"
Answered on 17th Aug 2020 - Member since May 2020 - report"As long as the pitch isn't too steep and isn't too high it'll be fine"
Answered on 17th Aug 2020 - Member since Jun 2020 - report