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Scaffolding FAQs
We get asked a lot of the same things before a job starts, so we’ve pulled the most common ones together here. Below you’ll find straight answers on what scaffolding costs in Cornwall, how long it can stay up, permits, insurance, the areas we cover and more.
If your question isn’t here, give us a call or drop us a message and we’ll talk it through. Every quote is free and there’s no obligation.
✓ How much does scaffolding cost in Cornwall?
Most domestic scaffolding jobs in Cornwall can give you a rough quote before work begins. The final price depends on the height, how long you need it up, access to the site and how complex the structure is. A single-storey scaffold for painting or guttering sits at the lower end; a full two-storey wrap or a job with tricky access costs more. The only way to get an accurate figure is a site visit, and ours are free. Get a quote and we’ll price it properly with no obligation.
✓ How much notice do you need to book scaffolding?
We can usually get a domestic scaffold up within a week or so of confirming, and often sooner. Larger or commercial jobs, or anything needing a highway permit, need a little more lead time because of the paperwork involved. The earlier you’re in touch, the easier it is to fit around your schedule, so get in touch as soon as you have dates in mind.
✓ How long does it take to put up scaffolding?
A typical domestic scaffold goes up in a day or less, often just a few hours. Bigger structures, temporary roofs or commercial jobs take longer, and we’ll give you a realistic timescale when we quote so you can plan the rest of your work around it.
✓ I'm not sure what scaffolding I need, can you help?
Yes, that’s exactly what we’re here for. One of our fully trained scaffolders will visit your site, look at the job and work out precisely what’s required. You’ll get straightforward, expert advice with no jargon, and a clear quote to match.
✓ How long can scaffolding stay up?
As long as your project needs. A standard hire period covers several weeks, and we simply extend it if the work runs on. There’s no rush to get it down, and we’ll agree the timings with you up front so there are no surprises on cost.
✓ Do you take on commercial work?
Yes, we take on commercial and construction site work across Cornwall, depending on the scale and requirements of the site. Have a look at our recent projects to see the kind of work we handle, then give us a call for a free, no-obligation quote.
✓ Do You Install Temporary Roofs?
Yes we do! In fact installing temporary roofs in Cornwall is a common job for us, perhaps due to the rather temperamental weather here in our beloved Cornwall. We provide most temporary roofs for homeowners, trade firms and construction companies in winter when the weather takes a turn for the worse. A temporary roof can help protect your construction project from the weather and help you get the job completed on time.
✓ Is My House Insured if I have Scaffolding Up?
This is a commonly asked scaffolding question, and all depends on your own insurer and the type of house insurance policy you have with them. We will provide you with specifications of the scaffold we intend to install should you need to inform the insurance company in more detail. We can also fit scaffold alarms to the perimeter of a scaffold which would then comply with insurance, depending on your insurer’s requirements.
✓ Do You Take on Building Site Work?
Yes we do, depending on the size of the site and the amount of work required. Give us a call and let us provide a free no obligation quote.
✓ What Qualifications Do you Hold?
We take health and safety very seriously and go above and beyond to ensure that we can offer our customers (and our workforce) safety and peace of mind at every turn. Below is a list of the qualifications we hold:
- CISRS certified – Part 1, Part 2 & Advanced
- Construction Awards Alliance Qualified
- CSCS Health and Safety Trained & Certified
- PASMA – Complete Mobile Access Tower User
- City & Guilds – Fully Qualified Level 2 & 3 NVQ
- SSIP-certified
✓ How High Do you go?
The sky’s the limit! As mentioned, we are rigorous in our health and safety and so our scaffolders are fully trained and stick to strict health and safety policies, meaning we can go as high as regulations allow.
✓ Do You Do small residential jobs?
No job is too small and we take pride in being able to turn our hand to a variety of work. Whether a single homeowner needs a temporary roof or a small business owner needs scaffolding to paint the building, we take every care to go above and beyond expectations we’re installing scaffolding for a small domestic or bigger commercial project.
✓ Do You Have Public Liability Insurance?
Yes, we are fully insured up to £10million (but thankfully have never yet had to use it).
✓ What areas of Cornwall do you cover?
We’re based in North Cornwall and cover the whole county, from Newquay, Padstow and Wadebridge across to Bodmin, Truro and beyond. We’ve completed hundreds of jobs across Cornwall and regularly work up into Devon too, and we don’t rule out work further afield. If you’re a little further out, ask anyway and we’ll let you know. See our scaffolders in Newquay page if that’s your area.
✓ Do I need scaffolding for my job?
Most work at height beyond a step-ladder is safer and often quicker with scaffolding: reroofing, chimney repairs, rendering, painting, guttering, solar panel installation and loft conversions all typically need it. If you’re not sure whether your job warrants it, tell us what you’re planning and we’ll give you an honest answer, even if that’s a no. Take a look at our services for the full range.
Get in Touch
We hope that these frequently asked scaffolding questions offer some help to you when considering which scaffolders in Cornwall to use for your next project. For a free non-obligation quote please don’t hesitate to get in touch, we look forward to hearing from you!