Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• survey site and confirm scaffold type, dimensions and ground conditions

• set out base plates/soleboards and erect modular scaffold to the required elevations

• install guardrails, midrails, toe boards and safe access ladders or hop-ups

• tie scaffold to the building and fit netting or sheeting if required for debris or weather

• carry out handover inspection, provide documentation (inspection/check certificate) and brief on safe use

• dismantle and remove scaffold and dispose of consumables, leaving site tidy

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Typically 0.5–3 days on site: a small single-storey or short bay scaffold can be erected in 0.5–1 day and a full two-storey wrap or complicated elevation 1–3 days; dismantle usually 0.5–1 day. factors that extend time include poor ground, restricted access, need for road closures or crane lifts, unusual ties or severe weather

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• do you provide a written quotation showing hire, labour and any extras separately?

• are you insured for public liability and employers’ liability and can you supply certificates?

• will you provide a method statement and TG20 compliance or a design if required?

• who is responsible for traffic management or road closure costs and arranging permits?

• are boards, netting and any weather protection included in the price and how often will you inspect the scaffold?

• how will you protect drives, patios and soft landscaping and will you need to lay soleboards or access ramps?

How to Avoid Surprises

• check and confirm vehicle access, gate widths and any low-hanging cables before the crew arrives

• arrange parking or a loading bay/permit with the council if lorries need to work from the road

• point out any underground services, drains or fragile areas to avoid unexpected groundworks

• tell your neighbours about dates and likely working hours and raise any access constraints early

• be available for the handover, keep children and pets clear and ask for evidence of PPE and inspection records if concerned