What Does Scaffold Hire Cost?
Quick Answer
£600–1,200/week for standard house scaffold. Erect + dismantle from £800
Based on: Two-storey semi-detached house, single elevation, standard tube and fitting scaffold
Typical Scaffold Costs (2026)
- Single elevation (front or rear): £600–900 for first week, then £50–100/week
- Two elevations (front + rear): £900–1,500 for first week
- Full house wrap: £1,500–3,000 for first week
- Chimney scaffold: £400–700
- Tower scaffold (hire): £50–100/week
What’s Included
- Erection and dismantling by qualified scaffolders
- First week’s hire (usually included in erection price)
- Toe boards, guard rails, and ladder access
- Weekly inspection by competent person
Factors Affecting Cost
- Height: Three-storey+ adds 30–50% to cost
- Access: Difficult access (narrow alleys, slopes) increases cost
- Duration: Extended hire adds £50–100/week after the first week
- Pavement licence: £50–200 if scaffold is on the public footpath
- Debris netting: £100–300 extra
- Loading bays: £100–200 per bay
Do I Need Scaffold?
Alternatives for smaller jobs:
- Tower scaffold: Good for chimney work, painting. £50–100/week hire
- Cherry picker/MEWP: £200–400/day. Good for quick access to height
- Roof ladder + harness: For minor roof repairs only
Last updated: April 2026