Commercial Scaffolding
Engineered Scaffolding Solutions for Commercial Projects
Piped Up supplies, designs and erects commercial scaffolding for contractors, developers, facilities managers and public-sector clients. From single-elevation brick-lifts to fully-sheeted, multi-storey façades, every structure is engineered to NASC TG20:21 or bespoke design, delivered with full RAMS documentation and maintained by CISRS-carded teams throughout the project lifecycle.
Scaffolding Near Me
With depots in Derby and Nottingham we mobilise quickly to sites in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Chesterfield and the wider East Midlands. Our in-house transport fleet ensures prompt delivery, while local knowledge speeds up street-works permits, parking bay suspensions and council licensing.
Scaffolding Hire
Short-term scaffolding hire is ideal for reactive maintenance, shop-front refurbishments or plant-room access. We offer:
Scaffolding Tower Hire
Need rapid access for M&E snagging, signage installation or internal works? Our aluminium scaffolding tower hire service provides mobile or static towers up to 12 m working height, complete with stabilisers, adjustable base plates and double guardrails.
Scaffolding Rental
Long-duration builds—new apartment blocks, school extensions, façade retention schemes—benefit from cost-effective scaffolding rental:
What Our Clients Say
Frequently asked questions
How much does scaffolding cost for a commercial site?
Commercial pricing depends on design complexity, height, loading class and duration. A straightforward three-lift independent scaffold along a 20 m retail façade may start around £1,800 for an eight-week hire, including erection, weekly inspections, dismantle and £10 million public liability cover. Complex access—such as full building wraps with monarflex sheeting, cantilever sections over footpaths, or heavy-duty birdcage scaffolds—requires additional ledger bracing, buttresses and engineered drawings, so costs rise accordingly. We provide a free site survey, structural calculations where needed, a fixed quotation and an itemised list of optional extras (hoists, chutes, alarm systems) so budget holders have complete transparency before work starts.
What compliance documentation do you provide?
Every project receives site-specific RAMS, TG20:21 compliance sheets or engineered drawings, handover certificates, weekly inspection reports and scaffold tags. Our operatives hold CISRS Cards, and supervisors are SSSTS or SMSTS qualified. We also carry £10 million employers’ and public liability insurance.
Can you obtain pavement and road permits on our behalf?
Yes. We liaise with local highway authorities, submit traffic management drawings and arrange temporary traffic lights or pedestrian tunnels when required. Lead times vary by council (five to ten working days) so early engagement is recommended.
Do you offer 24-hour call-out for emergency adjustments?
For live commercial sites we operate a 24/7 emergency service covering weather damage, impact incidents or security breaches. Response teams carry spare fittings and sheeting to make structures safe out of hours.
What loading classes can you supply?
We erect platforms from Light Duty Class 2 (1.5 kN/m²) for decorating through to Heavy Duty Class 6 (6.0 kN/m²) for masonry, plus bespoke birdcages and staging for plant installation or heavy material storage.
Is on-site scaffold alarm monitoring available?
Yes. We install scaffold alarms with PIR detectors and GSM modules linked to a monitoring station. Alarms deter unauthorised access and can reduce insurance premiums on vulnerable sites.
How often are inspections carried out?
The Work at Height Regulations require inspections after installation, every seven days thereafter and following severe weather or modification. Our package includes weekly logged inspections; additional checks can be scheduled to align with principal contractor protocols.
Can you integrate the scaffold with a temporary roof?
We provide shrink-wrap or tin-roof canopies spanning up to 25 m, ideal for weather-proofing refurbishment projects. Temporary roofs are engineered for wind loads and installed without disrupting internal works.
Do you supply internal birdcage or crash-deck scaffolds?
Yes. Birdcages provide full-coverage working platforms for atriums or fit-outs, while crash decks protect lower floors during demolition or roof truss installation. Both are designed to the required loading class and dismantled when no longer needed.
What waste removal solutions do you offer?
We can attach rubbish chutes direct to skips, fit chain hoists or create loading towers for forklifts. Efficient waste management keeps sites tidy and reduces manual handling risks.
How quickly can you mobilise to a commercial site?
For standard configurations we can often erect within 48–72 hours of order confirmation, subject to permit approvals and material availability. Complex engineered scaffolds may require additional lead time for calculations and off-site fabrication.
Arrange a Commercial Scaffold Survey
Call 01332 389 569 (Derbyshire) or 0115 6670 703 (Nottinghamshire) to book a free site assessment, compliance check and fixed quotation for your next commercial scaffolding project.
Piped Up managed our full commercial re-roof with precision and professionalism. Their team were a pleasure to deal with and the finish is faultless.
Operations Manager, Leicester