Scaffolding quotes across London
Instant guide prices and free quotes from local, insured scaffolders in every London borough.
London is the busiest scaffolding market in the country – and one of the hardest to price, because parking, pavement licences, red routes and tall terraces all add cost. Our instant estimator gives you a realistic London guide price, then we pass your job to up to three local, insured scaffolders in your borough.
Choose your borough below for local prices, licence information and advice for the homes in your area.
Scaffolding prices in London
Most of London sits in our Outer London price band – London labour and parking costs apply. As a rough guide, a front scaffold on a two-storey semi-detached house costs around £750 – £1,200, and scaffolding the whole house around £1,900 – £3,150, including erection, dismantling and four weeks’ hire.
| House type | One elevation (front) | Whole house | Front, 3 storeys |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Central London (inner boroughs)
| House type | One elevation (front) | Whole house | Front, 3 storeys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | £750 – £1,150 | £1,500 – £2,450 | £1,000 – £1,550 |
| Semi-detached | £800 – £1,300 | £2,050 – £3,400 | £1,100 – £1,750 |
| Detached | £950 – £1,500 | £2,550 – £4,300 | £1,300 – £2,000 |
| Bungalow | £500 – £800 | £1,100 – £1,800 | n/a |
Guide prices (Inner London) including erection, dismantling and 4 weeks’ hire, excluding VAT. Bungalow prices are for one storey.
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- 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
Scaffold licences in London
A scaffold that stands on a public pavement or road needs a licence from the highway authority. In London, that is one of: London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, London Borough of Barnet, London Borough of Bexley, London Borough of Brent, London Borough of Bromley, London Borough of Camden, City of London Corporation, London Borough of Croydon, London Borough of Ealing, London Borough of Enfield, Royal Borough of Greenwich, London Borough of Hackney, London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham, London Borough of Haringey, London Borough of Harrow, London Borough of Havering, London Borough of Hillingdon, London Borough of Hounslow, London Borough of Islington, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, London Borough of Lambeth, London Borough of Lewisham, London Borough of Merton, London Borough of Newham, London Borough of Redbridge, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, London Borough of Southwark, London Borough of Sutton, London Borough of Tower Hamlets, London Borough of Waltham Forest, London Borough of Wandsworth, Westminster City Council – or Transport for London on red routes. Your scaffolder normally applies and includes the fee in their quote. Read our scaffold licence guide.
Scaffolding for every job in London
Roof repairs, chimney work, painting, extensions, loft conversions, windows, guttering and solar panels – choose a job for a guide to the scaffold it needs.
How to get scaffolding quotes in London
- 1
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.
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.
Scaffolding in London: FAQs
How much does scaffolding cost in London?
As a guide, a front scaffold on a two-storey semi-detached house is around £750 – £1,200 and a whole semi-detached house £1,900 – £3,150, including erection, dismantling and four weeks’ hire, excluding VAT.
Who issues scaffold licences in London?
It depends where you live: London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, London Borough of Barnet, London Borough of Bexley, London Borough of Brent, London Borough of Bromley, London Borough of Camden, City of London Corporation, London Borough of Croydon, London Borough of Ealing, London Borough of Enfield, Royal Borough of Greenwich, London Borough of Hackney, London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham, London Borough of Haringey, London Borough of Harrow, London Borough of Havering, London Borough of Hillingdon, London Borough of Hounslow, London Borough of Islington, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, London Borough of Lambeth, London Borough of Lewisham, London Borough of Merton, London Borough of Newham, London Borough of Redbridge, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, London Borough of Southwark, London Borough of Sutton, London Borough of Tower Hamlets, London Borough of Waltham Forest, London Borough of Wandsworth, Westminster City Council, or Transport for London on red routes. Your scaffolder normally applies for you.
Is the service free?
Yes. Homeowners and landlords never pay to use Scaffolding Quotation, and there is no obligation to accept a quote.
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