Yes, absolutely. We offer flexible hire periods from a few days to several months. Scaffold tower hire can be arranged on a daily or weekly basis for quick jobs. For tube-and-fitting scaffolding, we typically work on weekly or monthly rates, but we're always happy to discuss your specific timeline and find a cost-effective solution.

Yes, we specialise in challenging access situations. Options include cantilever scaffolding (overhanging structures that don't require ground support on one side), narrower scaffolds, and creative use of existing structures for support. We'll conduct a thorough site survey and recommend the best approach for your specific situation.

If scaffolding encroaches onto public highways or pavements, we'll obtain the necessary licenses from your local Highway Authority on your behalf. This includes arranging temporary traffic management, pedestrian protection and proper signage. These requirements are factored into our quotation so there are no surprises.

Yes. For scaffolds that comply with standard configurations (such as TG20:21 compliant designs), we provide the necessary design sheets. For more complex or non-standard scaffolds, we engage competent structural engineers to provide bespoke calculations and designs. All documentation is provided as part of the service and is essential for building control and insurance purposes.

Absolutely. We're experienced at working around conservatories, extensions, garages, gardens and other obstacles. We take great care to protect existing structures and will discuss the best approach during the site visit. In some cases, we can bridge over or design around features that can't be disturbed.

For standard domestic jobs, we can usually erect scaffolding within 2-3 days of your booking, sometimes sooner. Emergency callouts can be attended the same day (subject to availability). Larger commercial or industrial projects require more planning time, typically 5-7 days for scheduling and preparation. Contact us as soon as you know you need scaffolding, and we'll do our best to accommodate your timeline.

Yes, inspection is a legal requirement and safety priority. Under the Work at Height Regulations 2005, scaffolding must be inspected before first use, after any significant alteration, after adverse weather, and at least every 7 days thereafter. We provide these inspections as standard and supply written inspection reports with each visit. For long-term hires, this is included in the service.

For scaffold towers, yes – they're designed to be user-friendly and we can provide training or assembly instructions. For traditional tube-and-fitting scaffolding, we don't recommend DIY erection or alteration as it requires specialist knowledge and CISRS certification for safety and legal compliance. However, once our team has erected scaffolding, you're welcome to use it for your own work. We just ask that you don't alter or dismantle it yourself.

We typically invoice in stages: a deposit to secure the booking, payment upon erection, and final payment upon dismantling. For longer hires, we may invoice monthly. Payment terms are clearly outlined in our quotation. We accept bank transfer, card payments and cheques. For established commercial clients, we can arrange payment on account (subject to credit terms).

That's no problem at all – we understand projects can overrun. Just give us a call before the agreed dismantling date and we'll extend the hire period. Additional weeks are charged at our standard weekly rate. We're flexible and will work with your project timeline to ensure you're not left without access when you need it.