Scaffolding Tonbridge · Kent · Sussex · London

Hadlow Based Scaffolding Specialists Covering Kent & the South East

Family-run, CISRS-carded scaffolders trusted across Kent. Free site survey, written quote back within one day, and a six-week hire period included as standard; so your trades start on time and your neighbours stay happy.

Free survey, no obligation · Written quote within one day · Six weeks' hire included

  • CISRS-carded scaffolders
  • £10m public & employers' liability
  • RAMS, scaff tags & inspections
  • We beat any written quote
Domestic scaffolding giving roof access on a yellow brick detached house in KentRenovation scaffolding around a large brick farm building under refurbishmentAerial view of a temporary roof scaffold keeping a rebuild watertightRoofing scaffolding with stair access to the side of a red brick house in KentBoarded scaffold lifts and guardrails built tight against brickwork on a Kent projectInternal commercial scaffolding platform inside a working warehouse in Kent

Recent Scaffolding Across Kent & the South East

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Free site survey

No charge, no obligation

Quote in 1 day

Written, itemised, honest

6-week hire

Included as standard

Fast response

Day or night for emergencies

What we put up

Scaffolding For Every Job,
From Chimney To Commercial

One team, one price, one point of contact; erection, weekly inspection, maintenance and dismantle all included in the hire.

Why clients stay with us

Everything Included,
Nothing Left To Chance

Price promise

We beat any genuine written scaffolding quote. Send yours over with your enquiry and we will price against it.

Six weeks as standard

Every scaffold includes a six-week hire period, so a slipped trade date does not turn into an extra invoice.

Guaranteed fit for purpose

We guarantee every scaffold is secure, safe and fit for its intended purpose; with £10m public and £10m employers' liability behind it.

Paperwork handed over

RAMS, scaff tags and inspection records given to you on site. Design drawings and calculations available for non-standard scaffolds at extra charge.

Trained and carded

CISRS-carded scaffolders holding CITB Asbestos Awareness, Manual Handling, Working at Heights and Scaffold Inspection training.

Answered out of hours

Storm damage or a dangerous structure does not wait for office hours. Fast response, day or night.

The posh scaffolders

A Family Firm That Treats
Your Home Like Their Own

Thompsons Towers is run by Katie and Mason Thompson from Hadlow, near Tonbridge. They started out working in scaffolding, went self-employed, then grew the business into a limited company, and they are still growing.

Mason leads on site and Katie runs the office and client communication, so you always know who you are speaking to. They run one or two teams depending on demand, which means a hands-on, personal service rather than a large impersonal outfit.

"Scaffolders can sometimes have a bad reputation, but we're not like that. We're clean from drugs and alcohol, reliable, friendly, family-run and professional. Because we don't really fit the typical scaffolder stereotype, most people jokingly call us the posh scaffolders."
- Katie & Mason Thompson, owners
Scaffolding erected in a narrow lightwell between two brick buildings in Kent

How it works

Three Steps From Enquiry
To Scaffold On Site

01

Call or send the form

Tell us the property, the works and when you need access. Katie answers the office line and the phone is picked up out of hours for emergencies.

02

Free survey, quote in a day

We survey the site at no charge and send a clear written quote within one day. Already hold a written quote? We will beat it.

03

Erected, tagged, inspected

Your scaffold goes up on the agreed date, handed over with scaff tags, RAMS and inspection records, then inspected weekly for the six-week hire.

Verified Google reviews

Reliable, Respectful,
And Recommended Locally

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Have used Thompson Towers for a few bird proofing projects, they are incredibly efficient and scaffolding is always top notch. Katie has also done a fantastic job handling customers/neighbours concerns getting the project the go ahead.
Bradley Smallwood
Cannot recommend Thompsons Towers enough. Extremely mindful of our neighbours, arrived in a timely manner and Mason and the team were all really polite, going above and beyond for the needs of our property. All relevant paperwork given. Thank you so much, will recommend to all of our friends. 10/10
Kerrie Chamberlain · Local Guide
Thompson Towers erected scaffolding round my house. They were reliable, respectful and very efficient. I would highly recommend them.
Ann Collier
We have used Thompson Towers Scaffolding for a few of our external projects now. I would like to praise them for the exceptional work and professionalism. Wouldn't hesitate to use again and to recommend too family and friends.
Jake Garrett · Local Guide
Mason and Mike from Thompsons Towers erected our scaffolding in the pouring rain and bitter cold. They were polite, friendly and worked professionally, despite the grim weather.
Jane Chakravorty · Local Guide
We had Thompson Towers put up scaffolding for both the front and back of our property. The price was competitive and Katie in the main office was always responsive and ready to help.
Maria Jelinek · Local Guide
We have worked with Thompsons on multiple jobs now and have always found them very helpful, friendly and professional. Highly recommended scaffold firm, we'll continue to use your service :)
James Quirke
Good and easy company to communicate with. Price was competitive. The scaffolders arrived on time. They were respectful of ours and neighbours' properties, efficiently erecting the scaffolding to the back (over a glass canopy) and narrow access.
Sue W-Smith
I never realised how skilled a job scaffolding actually is. There were many obstacles at my house, and these friendly guys were absolutely brilliant. They worked tirelessly, and gave careful thought to everything that was in their way.
Stephen Dadd
We needed a scaffolder pretty quickly and Mason came to the rescue. He and his colleagues were unfailingly polite. He was also thoughtful to our needs. His prices were more than competitive. There was no mess and the erection and removal of the scaffold went smoothly.
Robin Thornton
We agreed dates for the scaffolding to be erected and the dates were achieved without any fuss or drama. We found Mason and his team very efficient. We agreed a date for removal of the scaffolding and that also was achieved.
Simon Putt

Where we work

Scaffold Hire Across Kent,
Sussex And London

Based in Hadlow, minutes from Tonbridge, we cover the surrounding towns daily and travel into Sussex and London for larger programmes. If your postcode is not listed, ring us - we will tell you straight away whether we can cover it.

Local Scaffolders Serving
Tonbridge And Tunbridge Wells

Thompsons Towers Scaffolding Services Ltd provides scaffolding in Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and throughout Kent for homeowners, builders, roofers and commercial clients. From a single chimney scaffold on a terraced house to a full independent scaffold with loading bays on a new-build plot, every job is surveyed properly, priced clearly and erected by CISRS-carded scaffolders who know the local roads, the local properties and the local authorities.

Domestic scaffolding is where most of our work begins. Roof replacements, repointing, rendering, gable-end repairs, window replacements and loft conversions all need safe, well-boarded access, and the difference between a good scaffold and a poor one is usually measured in how quickly the trade above can work. We build close, level lifts with proper edge protection so roofers and bricklayers are not stretching, and we plan around drives, conservatories, glass canopies and narrow side returns rather than treating them as someone else's problem.

For commercial scaffolding in Kent, contractors and property managers get scaffolds that match the programme. RAMS are issued before we arrive, scaff tags and inspection records are handed over on completion, and weekly inspections continue throughout the hire. Where a scaffold is non-standard, design drawings and calculations can be provided at an additional charge so the structure is signed off correctly before anyone climbs it.

Emergency scaffolding is available for storm damage, loose masonry, failed chimneys and other dangerous structures. The phone is answered outside our normal 9am to 5pm hours, and we respond fast, day or night, to make a property safe and get the public protected. Public and pavement scaffolds, temporary roof systems, temporary staircases and edge protection are all part of what we do.

What clients tell us they value most is not the steel; it is the manner. Our teams are clean, tidy, well-mannered and respectful of your property, your neighbours and the other trades on site. That reputation is why the local nickname stuck: the posh scaffolders. Combine it with a free site survey, a written quote back within one day, a six-week hire period as standard, a price promise to beat any genuine written quote and a guarantee that every scaffold is secure, safe and fit for purpose, and the decision gets simple.

To arrange your free site survey in Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Hadlow, Kings Hill, Paddock Wood, Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Ashford, Canterbury, Dartford, Gravesend or London, call 07355 037000 or send the enquiry form and we will come back to you the same working day.

Common questions

Answers Before
You Pick Up The Phone

Still unsure? Ring 07355 037000 and speak to Katie or Mason directly.

How quickly can I get a quote?+

Site surveys and quotes are free, and we turn quotes around in one day. Ring us or send the form and we will arrange a survey at a time that suits you.

How long is the scaffold hired for?+

Every scaffold we erect includes a six-week hire period as standard. If your works run longer, we simply agree an extension with you.

Are your scaffolders qualified?+

Yes. All of our scaffolders are CISRS-carded and hold CITB training including Asbestos Awareness, Manual Handling, Working at Heights and Scaffold Inspection.

What insurance and paperwork do you provide?+

We carry £10 million public liability and £10 million employers' liability insurance. Every job comes with RAMS, scaff tags and inspection records handed over to you.

Can you beat a quote I already have?+

Yes. We beat any genuine written scaffolding quote; send it over with your enquiry and we will price against it.

Do you provide design drawings?+

Yes, design drawings and calculations can be provided for non-standard scaffolds at an extra charge.

Do you handle emergency and out-of-hours work?+

We do. Storm damage and dangerous structures are made safe with a fast response, day or night; the phone is answered outside office hours.

How do I pay for my scaffold?+

Payment is by bank transfer, with our details provided on the invoice. Commercial accounts are handled the same way.

Which areas do you cover?+

We are based in Hadlow near Tonbridge and work across Kent, Sussex and London, including Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Kings Hill, Paddock Wood, Ashford, Canterbury, Dartford and Gravesend.

Free survey · Quote in one day

Get Your Scaffold Priced
And Booked This Week

Send the form and we will arrange a free site survey, then come back with a written quote within one day. In a hurry or dealing with an emergency? Ring us; the phone is answered out of hours.

Visit

Thompsons Towers Scaffolding Services Ltd
10 Carpenters Ln
Hadlow, Tonbridge
TN11 0HW

Opening hours

  • Monday9am – 5pm
  • Tuesday9am – 5pm
  • Wednesday9am – 5pm
  • Thursday9am – 5pm
  • Friday9am – 5pm
  • Saturday9am – 5pm
  • SundayClosed

Phone answered out of hours for emergencies.