Fast quote so re-roofs aren't delayed
A written quote within a day keeps your roofing contractor's schedule on track.
Roofing Scaffolding
Roofing ScaffoldingIn Hadlow
Re-roofs, repairs and storm damage all need a scaffold that gives roofers safe, level access and keeps the weather and falling material under control. We build to fit your roof shape, not the other way round.
Free site survey. Weekly inspections through the hire.
CISRS-carded
Trained specifically for working at height
£10m insured
Public and employers' liability cover
Weekly checks
Inspection records kept for the full hire
Fast response
Out-of-hours calls answered for urgent jobs
The Thompsons Towers standard
Roofing Scaffolding Backed By A Team You Can Check
CISRS-carded scaffolders
Every scaffolder trained, carded and checked before they set foot on your property.
£10m public and employers' liability
Full cover in place on every domestic and commercial job we take on.
Free survey, quote in one day
We survey at no charge and send an itemised written quote back within one day.
Six-week hire included
Six weeks of hire as standard, with weekly inspections throughout.
The service
Scaffolding built around your roof
Roofing work only goes smoothly if the scaffold underneath it is right; the correct height, properly tied, with guard rails and toe boards in place so your roofer can move materials and work safely along the full ridge line.
We scaffold everything from a small hip-roof re-tile to a full re-roof on a larger property, working closely with the roofing contractor to get platform heights and access points exactly where they're needed.
Mason and the team are CISRS-carded and trained in Working at Heights and Scaffold Inspection through CITB, which matters most on roofing jobs where the whole point of the scaffold is fall prevention.
Where a roof needs to be opened up and left exposed, we can also provide temporary roof systems to keep the building weathertight while work is ongoing, rather than relying on tarpaulin alone.
We cover roofing scaffolds across Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Hadlow, Kings Hill, Paddock Wood, Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Ashford, Canterbury, Dartford, Gravesend and London.
Who it's for
Roofing contractors and homeowners needing safe access for re-roofs, repairs, guttering or storm damage work.
When you need it
Full re-roofs, partial repairs, chimney flashing work, gutter replacement, or emergency cover after storm damage.
Why a professional scaffold
Roof work at height is one of the highest-risk jobs on a building, a properly tied scaffold with edge protection is what keeps roofers and passers-by safe.
What it costs to wait
What goes wrong with roofing scaffolds
Roofing jobs carry more fall risk than almost any other trade, and that's exactly where a poorly built scaffold causes the most harm.
Missing edge protection
Guard rails and toe boards left off or fitted too low don't stop a roofer or loose tile from going over the edge of the platform.
Platform height mismatched to the roof
A scaffold built too low or too high forces roofers to overreach or work off the edge, increasing fall risk unnecessarily.
No weather protection during open roof work
Leaving a stripped roof under loose tarpaulin instead of a proper temporary roof system risks water damage to the whole property below.
Mistakes we get called out to fix
- Working off ladders instead of a full scaffold for anything beyond guttering
- Not fitting toe boards, allowing tools or debris to fall
- Leaving a scaffold untied on a taller roofline
- Skipping weekly inspections during a longer re-roof
- Not arranging emergency scaffolding quickly enough after storm damage
- Failing to check the roofing scaffold contractor is CISRS-carded
Our process
From First Call To
Signed-Off Scaffold
01
Free site survey
We assess the roof shape, pitch, access and any storm or weather urgency before quoting.
02
Written quote within a day
You get a written quote back within one working day so re-roof scheduling isn't delayed.
03
RAMS and build planning
We prepare RAMS and agree platform heights and access points with your roofing contractor before the build.
04
Build with edge protection fitted
Our CISRS-carded team builds the scaffold with guard rails, toe boards and ties in place, handing over the scaff tag and records.
05
Weekly inspection and strike-down
We inspect weekly through the re-roof and dismantle promptly once the roofer confirms the job is complete.
What you get
Specific Outcomes,
Not Vague Promises
Purpose-built fall protection
Guard rails, toe boards and correctly tied standards are fitted specifically for the fall risks of roof work.
Holds firm through the full re-roof
Properly tied scaffolding stands secure through exposed weather while the roof is open.
Competitive roofing scaffold pricing
We'll beat any genuine written quote without dropping the standard of edge protection or inspection.
Dependable weekly inspections
Records are kept and available throughout the hire, giving your roofer and their insurer confidence.
Fast response after storm damage
Out-of-hours calls are answered, with a fast response, day or night, for urgent temporary roof cover.
In detail
How we build scaffolding for roofing work
Roofing scaffolds have to match the shape and pitch of the roof exactly, not just reach the eaves; the details below are what make the difference.
Materials
We use standard tube and fitting systems with double guard rails and toe boards at every lift, since roofing platforms carry the highest fall risk of any residential or commercial scaffold. Boards are laid tight with no gaps at eaves level.
For open roof work, temporary roof systems using sheeted frames can be installed over the exposed structure, keeping the building weathertight without relying on tarpaulin that can lift or tear in wind.
Methods
Platform height is set to sit just below eaves level so roofers can work along the ridge without overreaching, and ties are fixed into the wall structure at intervals suited to the roof's height and pitch.
On steeper or more complex roofs, we agree access points with the roofing contractor in advance so scaffold boards line up with hip ends, valleys and chimney positions rather than forcing awkward working angles.
Service variations
We provide standard roofing scaffolds for full re-roofs, smaller towers or partial lifts for guttering and flashing repairs, and full temporary roof systems for jobs where the roof structure itself is exposed for an extended period.
Emergency roofing scaffolds are also common after storm damage, where speed of build matters as much as the standard of the finished structure to stop further water ingress.
Situations it applies to
Full re-roofs, partial re-tiling, chimney flashing repairs, valley and gutter replacement, and storm damage repairs are the most common roofing scaffold jobs we take on across Kent.
We also scaffold for solar panel installation and loft conversion roof alterations, where access needs to run the full length of the roof rather than just to one section.
Residential vs commercial differences
Domestic re-roofs typically need a scaffold on one or two elevations, while commercial roofing; on warehouses, schools or larger buildings; often needs a full perimeter scaffold or edge protection system across a much larger roof area.
The fall protection standard doesn't change between the two: every roofing scaffold we build gets the same guard rails, toe boards, ties and weekly inspection regime, whether it's a bungalow or a commercial unit.
Common questions
Roofing Scaffolding
Questions Answered
Still unsure? Ring 07355 037000 and speak to Katie or Mason directly.
How much does roofing scaffolding cost?+
It depends on the roof size, pitch and how long you need the scaffold up. A free site survey lets us give you an accurate written quote, and we'll beat any genuine written quote you've already had.
How fast can you quote for a re-roof?+
We aim to have a written quote back with you within one working day, so your roofing contractor isn't left waiting to schedule the job.
What's the process from enquiry to scaffold build?+
Free survey, written quote within a day, RAMS prepared, then a build with edge protection fitted before your roofer starts work.
Do you guarantee the scaffold is safe for roof work?+
Yes. Every roofing scaffold is built to be secure, safe and fit for its intended purpose, with guard rails, toe boards and a scaff tag confirming inspection.
How long can I keep the scaffold up for a re-roof?+
A six-week hire is included as standard, which covers most full re-roofs; if the job runs on, we'll agree an extension with you.
Can you scaffold urgently after storm damage?+
Yes, we answer the phone out of hours and aim for a fast response, day or night, to get temporary protection up after storm damage.
What paperwork comes with a roofing scaffold?+
You'll get RAMS before the build, a scaff tag on the structure, and weekly inspection records throughout, backed by £10 million public and employers' liability insurance.
Do you cover roofing scaffolds in my area?+
We scaffold roofs across Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Hadlow, Kings Hill, Paddock Wood, Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Ashford, Canterbury, Dartford, Gravesend and London.
Related scaffolding services
See every service on the scaffolding services overview or read more about Thompsons Towers.
Areas we cover
- Tonbridge
- Tunbridge Wells
- Hadlow
- Kings Hill
- Paddock Wood
- Maidstone
- Sevenoaks
- Ashford
- Canterbury
- Dartford
- Gravesend
- London
Postcode not listed? Check our coverage or ring the office.
Free survey · Quote in one day
Ready to get your
roofing scaffold quoted?
Book a free site survey and we'll have a written quote back with you within one day, with edge protection built in as standard.
- CISRS-carded scaffolders
- £10m public & employers' liability
- RAMS, scaff tags & inspections
- Six-week hire included as standard
Opening hours
- Monday9am – 5pm
- Tuesday9am – 5pm
- Wednesday9am – 5pm
- Thursday9am – 5pm
- Friday9am – 5pm
- Saturday9am – 5pm
- SundayClosed
Phone answered out of hours for emergencies.