Find scaffolding and skilled scaffolders near me

If you’re planning to carry out any renovation work on your property exterior, you may be asking yourself: how do I find a scaffolder near me? And you've come to the right place.

Whether it’s repainting a rendered façade or repairing your roofline, a stable point of access is essential.

The best way to safely access out of reach areas is with stable scaffolding. Although some jobs may be done using a ladder, scaffolding is far safer and is always recommended.

Read on to find out the best ways to find professional scaffolding services near you.

How to find the best scaffolders near me

Erecting scaffolding is a skilled and physically demanding job. It also involves using specialist equipment and following strict safety guidelines.

With this in mind, it’s essential that you work with a fully qualified and experienced scaffolder.

So, what is the best way to find qualified scaffolders in your area? At Checkatrade, we have three easy methods to find fully vetted and qualified scaffolders near you.

Option 1: Use our 'request a quote' feature

Let Checkatrade find scaffolders for you. All you need to do is fill in our quick 'request a quote' feature to receive quotes directly to your inbox.

1. Fill in your details using the form

2. Include information about the scaffolding work required

3. We'll search of our trade directory

4. A selection of skilled scsaffolders near you will then contact you to discuss your job requirements

Option 2: Browse our online trade directory

If you prefer to find a scaffolder yourself, have a browse of our directory of approved tradespeople. Just enter your postcode in the box below, press search, and find highly rated scaffolders near you.

Option 3: Download the Checkatrade app

Want to make life as easy as possible? Download the Checkatrade app for a completely seamless experience.

Browse approved fencing companies, connect with your favourite contractors and book your start date all in one easy-to-manage place.

What do local scaffolders do?

If you're wondering whether you really need a scaffolder, here's a quick checklist of what they do and why you may require their services.

• Assess sites and carry our safety checks

• Assemble metal framework for working at height access

• Build timber platforms and install guard rails

• Dismantle scaffold structures once work is complete

• Work in live environments and public places

• Transport and safely store metal poles, timber planks, and metal connectors

Scaffolders work on both residential and commercial projects. Hiring a scaffolder is an essential part of the early stages of many construction and renovation projects.

Why hire scaffold companies in my area?

Due to the nature of scaffolding work and the equipment required, scaffolding is not really suitable as a DIY project.

Rather, hiring a trusted local scaffolding company is key to starting the rest of your project off on the right foot.

Safety

Scaffolders are responsible for creating a safe area for other workers to use when working from height.

Skilled

Scaffolders are skilled at working at height and capable of lifting and carrying heavy metal poles and equipment.

Efficiency

Experienced local scaffolders will be able to erect your scaffolding quickly and efficiently - making sure that other workers can easily access the areas of your property that they need to.

Expertise

A local scaffolding company will be able to advise you on the best type of scaffolding for your job, as well as how much scaffolding you need - to make sure that the rest of your project goes off without a hitch.

Do I need scaffolding?

Scaffolding exists to help you reach hard-to-access areas of your property.

As such, it can be useful - or even crucial - for all sorts of projects, helping you to access your property's roof, high windows, chimney stack and more.

Here are some projects that often require scaffolding.

• Gutter repair or replacement

• Roof repair or replacement

• Chimney repointing

• Exterior house painting

• Window cleaning (on buildings where higher windows are difficult to reach)

• House extensions

How do I find reputable scaffolders near my address?

Once you’re ready to start your project, you’ll want to find reliable scaffolders near you to get the job done as quickly as possible.

One of the best places to start is by searching a professional trade directory.

A professional trade directory is more than a list of local businesses. At Checkatrade, for instance, each member has a business profile that includes:

• Company details

• Qualifications and credentials

• Areas of specialty

• Customer testimonials

• Photos of past work

In this way, it's easy to assess each scaffolder's professionalism, experience and qualifications to find the right fit for your job.

Better still, all our members have to pass up to 12 checks. So, you know that your choosing from a selection of highly skilled and fully vetted professionals.

On Checkatrade, you'll only find trades who meet our high standards and pass up to 12 checks.

Questions to ask local scaffolding contractors

Having some questions to ask your scaffolder can help you to choose the best tradesperson to complete the job.

Some useful questions for your scaffolder include:

Do you have any examples of your work?

Seeing the quality of a scaffolder’s previous work will give you confidence that you are working with a skilled and reputable trader.

All Checkatrade members have a business profile where you can view photos of past work and read customer reviews.

Where can I find online reviews of your work?

Checking a trader’s online reviews is now one of the most popular and effective ways to find reputable tradespeople.

Any good tradesperson should have positive reviews to show you from their clients.

• Make sure reviews are hosted on a third-party site - like Google or the Checkatrade directory

• At Checkatrade, we only display honest and verified reviews from real-life customers

• Asking for personal recommendations is also a great way to verify a trader’s reputation

• Always cross-reference any in-person recommendations against online reviews, such as those on Checkatrade

We check the reviews on Checkatrade are from real people, and that trades meet our high standards.

What's the cost of scaffolding near me?

In order to compare different local scaffolders in your area, it's a good idea to get quotes from at least 3 tradespeople.

Remember to ask for details of what is covered in the cost, e.g. labour, materials, waste disposal. That way you can check that you're being quoted a fair price for the work.

As a rough guide, you can expect to pay an average of £22.50 per m2 for scaffolding hire. However, costs can vary based on the duration of the hire, the amount of scaffolding needed and the size of your home.

Read our guide to the cost of scaffolding for more ballpark figures.

Do you have an area of scaffolding specialism?

Most scaffolders will work on all types of scaffolding projects. Some, however, may specialise on working on residential properties while others may work on large commercial projects.

The more you find out about your scaffolder’s previous work experience the easier it will be to make a fully informed decision about the best scaffolding company for you.

Are you fully insured?

Insurance gives you peace of mind that your installation is protected in case of any unforeseen circumstances.

If an accident occurs when someone is working on your property, you’ll want to know that they are fully insured.

This is why all Checkatrade members must have up-to-date public liability insurance to be listed in our directory.

Is your work guaranteed?

Hiring a scaffolder can be expensive. You want to ensure that your scaffolder is using high quality materials and components and following all the required safety legislation.

Ask your scaffolder if they offer any guarantees. For additional peace of mind, when you find and book a trade through us, we'll guarantee their work for up to £1,000*. *12 months guarantee – Eligibility and T&Cs apply.

Contact or pay a trade through Checkatrade and you’re covered by our 12-month guarantee of up to £1,000*

* Eligibility and T&Cs apply

How does hiring scaffolding near you actually work?

So, how does the process of getting scaffolding erected on your property actually work?

1. Enter your postcode to browse scaffolding companies in your area

Enter your postcode into the box below to browse reputable scaffolding companies near your address.

Don’t have time? Just use our request a quote feature instead and we’ll send details of your job out to three of our top scaffolders in your area on your behalf.

2. Get in touch

Reach out to local scaffolders you like the look of, and ask them for a free quote.

They’ll scope out the project to get an understanding of your needs and calculate a bespoke price.

3. Compare quotes

Once you receive quotes from the local scaffolders you contacted, it’s time to compare.

Make sure you’re comparing quotes like-for-like, and remember not just to go for the lowest price every time.

4. Choose your favourite local scaffolder

Pick out your preferred local scaffolder and let them know you’d like to go ahead with the work.

They might ask to take a deposit, or they may be happy to take the whole payment after the job is complete. Either way, they should never ask for the full payment upfront.

5. Book a date for your scaffolding to go up!

Finally, all that remains is to find a suitable date and book it in.

Your scaffolder will travel to your property to erect your scaffolding and arrange to take the scaffolding back down once your project is complete (although you can usually extend the hire period if you find you need it for longer).

Find and hire scaffolding locally

Ready to go ahead and arrange for scaffolding to be erected on your property?

You're in the right place.

At Checkatrade, all our tradespeople have to pass up to 12 checks and regularly receive homeowner reviews - which we check carefully for authenticity.

In fact, we're so confident in the quality of our trades that we even offer a guarantee.

Find and book a trade with us, or pay via the app, and we'll guarantee their work up to £1,000*. *12 months guarantee – Eligibility and T&Cs apply.

Enter your postcode into the search box below to get started.