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Scaffolding built around how your house is actually built
Northeast Scotland has a distinctive housing stock. Granite terraces in Aberdeen, steep slate roofs, harled bungalows in Newmachar and Inverurie, and exposed coastal homes near Stonehaven and Peterhead all present different access problems. A scaffold that suits a flat-fronted new-build will not suit a granite villa with projecting bay windows and a tall chimney stack.
We survey every property before we quote. We look at ground conditions, boundary walls, driveways, services and neighbours, and then design the scaffold around them. Where a job falls outside standard configurations, we follow TG20 guidance for the design approach and arrange engineered design where it is needed.
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Common domestic jobs we scaffold for
Most domestic enquiries are roof related: slipped or missing slates, ridge repairs, re-roofing, flashing and leadwork, and chimney repointing or removal. We also scaffold for roughcasting and render, painting and fascia replacement, gutter and soffit renewal, window and dormer installation, and single or two-storey extensions.
If your contractor has asked for scaffolding before they can start, send us the address and a short description. We will confirm the lift heights, the number of elevations and what boarding and edge protection they need, so the quote matches the work and nothing is missed.
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Wind, weather and the Aberdeen climate
Anyone who has lived in Aberdeen knows the wind does not ask permission. Every domestic scaffold we build is tied in properly and checked for stability, and where sheeting is requested to protect a stripped roof or keep dust contained we assess the wind loading before it goes up. We will tell you straight if conditions mean a job should wait a day.
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A clear process from quote to strike
You get a plain quote, an agreed erection date and a clear hire period. We build, inspect and hand over, and your contractor works from a safe platform. When the work is finished, call us and we dismantle it. Because we are open 24/7 you can reach a real person when plans change, not a voicemail on a Monday morning.
Frequently asked questions
For most roof work above a single storey, yes. A properly erected scaffold gives your roofer a stable platform with edge protection, which is safer and usually faster than working from ladders. We can advise once we know the roof height and type of work.
As long as your project needs. We agree an initial hire period when we quote and will extend it if the job runs on, with the rate made clear up front.
We take care with base plates, sole boards and access routes, and we note existing ground conditions at the survey. Tell us about any delicate areas and we will plan around them.