Scaffolding, When It Is Needed and What It Adds
Scaffold is the line item people query most, and the one we are least willing to negotiate away. It is a fixed hire cost that barely changes with the length of the job, which is why small roofs can look expensive per square metre. Here is when it is genuinely required, when a tower will do, and what to make of a quote that has left it out.
- Full re-roofs, always scaffolded, no exceptions
- Chimney work in the roof slope, usually scaffolded
- Single tile refixes, often a tower or ladder job
- Cost driven by elevations, height and duration of hire
- Included and itemised in our written quotes
What decides the price
When a tower is legitimate
The quote that left it out
Scaffolding, common questions
Can I hire the scaffold myself to save money?+
You can, and some clients do. We will tell you the specification we need and the dates. Be aware you then own the coordination risk if it goes up late or comes down early.
Do I need a licence for scaffold on the pavement?+
If any part of it stands on the public footpath or road, yes, and it is arranged through the local authority. We handle that as part of the job on terraced streets where there is no other option.
How long does scaffold stay up?+
For the duration of the work plus the striking date, and we agree both before it goes up. If weather extends a job we tell you what that means for the hire rather than surprising you at the end.
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