Scaffolding quotes for London & the South East
Get an instant scaffolding price estimate for your home, then firm quotes from local, insured scaffolders. Fast, simple and no obligation.
Your quote in three simple steps
Scaffolding is one of those costs that is hard to judge until someone quotes. We give you a realistic guide price first, so you know what to expect – then put you in touch with scaffolders who can confirm it.
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Get an instant estimate
Tell us the house type, which sides need scaffolding, the height and how long you need it. You see a guide price straight away – no email needed.
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We match local scaffolders
Send your details and we pass the job to up to 3 insured scaffolders who cover your postcode. They may ring with a question or arrange a quick look.
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Compare firm quotes
You get written quotes showing the hire period, what is included and the start date. Choose one – or none. It is free and there is no obligation.
Typical scaffolding prices
Indicative prices for standard domestic scaffolding in outer London. Across the rest of the South East, expect around 20% less; in central London, around 10% more.
| House type | One elevation (front) | Whole house | Front, 3 storeys |
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| Terraced | £700 – £1,050 | £1,400 – £2,250 | £950 – £1,450 |
| Semi-detached | £750 – £1,200 | £1,900 – £3,150 | £1,000 – £1,600 |
| Detached | £900 – £1,400 | £2,400 – £4,000 | £1,200 – £1,850 |
| Bungalow | £450 – £750 | £1,050 – £1,700 | n/a |
Guide prices (Outer London) including erection, dismantling and 4 weeks’ hire, excluding VAT. Bungalow prices are for one storey.
Six things that set the cost of your scaffold
Two houses on the same street can get very different scaffolding quotes. These are the things a scaffolder looks at when pricing a job – knowing them helps you compare quotes fairly.
Height and size
Each extra storey means another lift of tube and boards. A three-storey townhouse costs roughly a third more than a two-storey house of the same width.
How many sides
One elevation is the cheapest. Wrapping the whole house costs more in total but less per side, because the crew and lorry only come once.
Hire length
Most prices include the first four weeks. After that you pay a weekly hire rate – usually around 5% of the scaffold price per extra week.
Pavement licence
If the scaffold stands on the pavement or road, the council charges for a licence and may need a parking bay suspension. Front gardens and driveways usually need neither.
Chimneys and roofs
Chimney stacks, roof edge protection, loading bays and temporary roofs are extras that add to the base price.
Access and location
Tight terraces with no side access, conservatories in the way, sloping ground and central London parking all take more time and cost more.
A simple, safe way to get scaffolding quotes
Insured scaffolders
Firms we pass jobs to must hold at least £5 million public liability insurance and employer’s liability cover.
Qualified crews
We ask for CISRS-carded scaffolders and scaffolds built to the NASC TG20 guidance.
Free, no obligation
Homeowners never pay us. Compare the quotes and only go ahead if you are happy.
Local firms
Your job goes to scaffolders who work in your area – not a national call centre.
What every homeowner should know before the scaffold goes up
Scaffolding on a house is covered by the Work at Height Regulations 2005. The scaffolder is responsible for building it safely, but it helps to know what good looks like – and what questions to ask.
Scaffold licences
A scaffold that stands on a public pavement or road needs a licence from the highway authority – the London borough, or the county or unitary council outside London. Your scaffolder applies for it, and the fee is usually passed on in the quote. Allow 5–10 working days. Read our licence guide.
Inspections and the scaffold tag
A competent person must inspect the scaffold before it is first used, at least every seven days after that, and after anything that could affect it, such as high winds. Look for a scaffold tag or inspection record near the ladder access.
TG20 and qualified scaffolders
Most domestic scaffolds are built to the industry’s NASC TG20 guidance. The people building them should hold CISRS scaffolder cards. Ask your scaffolder to confirm both, along with their insurance.
Security
A scaffold can give easy access to upstairs windows. Ask for ladders to be removed or boarded off out of hours, and tell your home insurer if the scaffold will be up for a long time.
Scaffolding quotes across London and the South East
We cover every London borough and the larger towns of Surrey, Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Essex and Hertfordshire. Choose your area for local prices and licence information.
London boroughs
- Barking and Dagenham
- Barnet
- Bexley
- Brent
- Bromley
- Camden
- City of London
- Croydon
- Ealing
- Enfield
- Greenwich
- Hackney
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- Haringey
- Harrow
- Havering
- Hillingdon
- Hounslow
- Islington
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Kingston upon Thames
- Lambeth
- Lewisham
- Merton
- Newham
- Redbridge
- Richmond upon Thames
- Southwark
- Sutton
- Tower Hamlets
- Waltham Forest
- Wandsworth
- Westminster
Surrey
Kent
East Sussex
West Sussex
Hampshire
Berkshire
Buckinghamshire
Oxfordshire
Essex
Hertfordshire
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions homeowners ask most about scaffolding and our quote service.
How much does scaffolding cost?
For a typical two-storey house, one elevation (such as the front) usually costs £600–£1,200 including erection, dismantling and four weeks’ hire, and a whole house £1,500–£3,500. London prices are around 25–35% higher than the rest of the South East. Use the estimator above for a guide price for your home.
Is the price estimate a quote?
No. It is a guide based on typical prices for similar homes. Scaffolders set their firm price after checking access, ground conditions and the exact job – often from photos or a short visit.
How quickly will I hear from a scaffolder?
Usually within one working day. Many scaffolders can quote from photos and a description; for bigger jobs they will arrange a quick visit.
Do I pay anything to use Scaffolding Quotation?
No. The service is free for homeowners and landlords. Scaffolders pay us for introductions, which never changes the price you are quoted.
How many scaffolders will contact me?
Up to 3. We only share your details with firms that cover your area, and only to quote for the job you described.
Do I need permission to put up scaffolding?
Not if it stands entirely on your own land. If it needs to go on the pavement or road, the scaffolder must get a scaffold licence from the council (the highway authority). If it needs to stand on a neighbour’s land, you need their permission.
How long can I keep the scaffold up?
As long as you need it. Prices usually include four weeks; after that a weekly hire charge applies. The scaffold must be inspected at least every seven days while it is in use.
Are the scaffolders insured?
We ask every firm for public liability insurance of at least £5 million and employer’s liability insurance. Always ask to see the certificate before work starts – any good scaffolder will show it.
Get your scaffolding quote today
It takes about a minute. See your guide price now, then get firm quotes from local, insured scaffolders – free and with no obligation.