Scaffolding Near Me

Looking to hire scaffolding for work around your home or business? You can get up to 3 free quotes from local scaffolding companies by filling out our quote form. Provide details of the work required and available companies in your area can contact you directly. Compare quotes based on price, availability, customer feedback and what is included in the service. Scaffolding companies can provide access platforms for domestic, commercial and construction projects.

Scaffolding Price Guide

Scaffolding hire prices can vary depending on the company, your location, the size and height of the scaffold and how long it is required. Charges may include delivery, erection, hire and dismantling. To keep costs down, it can help to make sure the work is ready to begin before the scaffolding is erected.

Because prices vary considerably between projects, comparing quotes from local scaffolding companies is a useful way to estimate the cost. As a rough guide, a basic scaffold platform erected along one side of a house may cost from around £200, although larger or more complex structures will cost more.

Scaffolding Overview

Scaffolding has been used in construction for centuries and remains an important form of temporary access for work at height. Modern systems include traditional tube and fitting scaffolding as well as system scaffolds such as Cuplok, Haki, Layher and Kwikstage.

Scaffolding is used by many different trades to provide access to roofs, walls and other elevated areas. The people erecting, altering and dismantling scaffolding need appropriate training and competence for the type and complexity of structure involved.

Scaffolding and the HSE Guidelines

Under current HSE guidance, employees carrying out scaffolding work must be competent for the work they undertake and should have appropriate training relevant to the type and complexity of scaffold. Employers must also provide suitable levels of supervision.

As a minimum, every scaffold gang should include a competent scaffolder who has received appropriate training for the scaffold being erected, altered or dismantled. Trainee scaffolders must work under the supervision of a trained and competent scaffolder.

The erection, alteration and dismantling of scaffolding should be carried out under the direct supervision of a competent person. More complex structures may require an Advanced Scaffolder or someone trained for the particular system and configuration being used.

Hiring Scaffolding Companies

You might need scaffolding for roofing, rendering, painting, repairs or other work at height. When comparing scaffolding companies, check that they have suitable insurance and that the people carrying out the work have the appropriate training and competence for the scaffold required.

You can also check whether the company belongs to a relevant trade organisation such as the National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC). NASC contractor members are subject to an audit process and must meet the organisation's membership requirements.

Depending on the location of the scaffold, additional permissions may be required. For example, scaffolding placed on or over a public highway or pavement will normally require permission from the relevant local authority. Ask the scaffolding company what permissions, inspections and safety measures are included in the quotation.

Before hiring, compare multiple written quotes, check insurance and customer feedback, and ask what is included in the price, such as delivery, erection, hire period, inspections and dismantling.