Cost guide
Roofing scaffold cost guide
Edge-protected platforms, loading bays and inside boards — designed for the way roofers actually work. Honest guideline pricing below.
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Roofing scaffolds are the most common type we install. The price is driven by the property's footprint, the number of elevations being worked, eaves height, and whether the roofer needs a loading bay for tile pallets. Below is the realistic range we quote across London and the Home Counties.
Typical project types
- Full re-roof and re-tile on terraced and semi-detached homes
- Slate-strip and replacement on period properties
- Flat roof, dormer and valley repairs
- Roofline, fascia, soffit and gutter replacement
- Lead and zinc roofing contracts
- Multi-property residential developments
Guideline pricing
Real-world ranges we quote across London and the Home Counties — use as a sanity check, not a quote.
| Single elevation, terraced | £550 – £800 |
| Rear elevation, semi-detached | £650 – £950 |
| Full wrap, semi-detached re-roof | £1,100 – £1,800 |
| Full wrap, detached re-roof | £1,800 – £3,500+ |
| Loading bay for tile pallets | +£150 – £350 |
Prices exclude VAT and any required highways licences. Send photos for a fixed quote in the working day.
What affects the cost
- Eaves height — bungalow, 2-storey, 3-storey or higher
- Number of elevations being worked (one side vs full wrap)
- Need for a loading bay sized for tile or slate pallets
- Inside boards for the roofer to work off above eaves
- Hire period — typical re-roof needs 4–8 weeks
- Pavement licence if scaffold occupies the highway
When scaffolding is required
- Re-roofs and full re-tile projects
- Slate-strip works on period housing
- Major leadwork, valleys and dormer repairs
- Replacement fascia, soffit and roofline works
- Any roof works above 2m where ladders aren't safe
Benefits of professional scaffolding
- Roofers work faster and safer from a proper platform
- Loading bay means tile pallets can sit at eaves height
- Edge protection and inside boards prevent falls
- Required by most roofing-trade insurers
- Scaff-tagged and inspected throughout the works
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Send a few photos and your postcode — we'll come back with a clear quote and a realistic install date the same working day.
Frequently asked questions
What's included in a roofing scaffold as standard?
Eaves-level platform with toe boards, handrails, brick guards, inside boards where required, plus debris netting. Loading bays and gantries quoted as extras.
Can my roofer use your scaffold?
Yes — every scaffold is designed, signed off and tagged for use by the roofing contractor and other trades.
How long does a re-roof scaffold normally stay up?
Most re-roofs run 3–6 weeks on site. We typically include 6–8 weeks' hire as standard to cover the works comfortably.
Do you provide temporary roofs for re-roof works?
Yes — engineered beam-and-sheet temporary roofs with shrink-wrap covering for full strip-and-renew projects.
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