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What are scaffolding hire prices in 2025?

The prices in this guide are accurate as of 2025*

Scaffolding is an important part of a lot of different construction projects, such as loft conversions, as well as maintenance jobs like gutter repair. It’s used to support workers, allowing them to reach certain heights safely. It’s also used to help lift construction materials and equipment.

How much you’ll spend on scaffolding depends predominately on:

  • The amount of scaffolding you’ll need
  • How long you’ll need it for
  • The amount of working levels, walkways, handrails, loading bays and other parts you’ll need
  • The complexity of access (higher structures might require extra equipment and safety measures which can ramp up the costs)
  • Where you live in the UK, with cost of labour rising by as much as 20% on average in London and the South East

For instance, the last Big Ben renovation cost a staggering £3.5 million in scaffolding costs alone!

Read on to find out everything you need to know about the cost of scaffolding. And if you’re ready to hire, speak to a skilled scaffolding specialist in your local area to get started.

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How much does scaffolding cost?

You’ll usually negotiate a rate depending on how long you need your scaffolding for.

Scaffolding is very commonly rented out on a weekly basis, but whether or not you’ll be charged weekly depends on your scaffolding supplier, your hire period and the size and complexity of your project. You can get a:

  • Weekly rate
  • Duration rate (one fixed quote for the whole project)
  • Project specific, custom rate (a more detailed quote that factors in the timeline, access needs, scope of work and additional services or equipment, so as to provide a more tailored quote that considers the overall project not just weekly or duration-based rates).

Your scaffolding supplier will discuss your options with you. Which rate you get will depend largely on the specific needs of your project, but it’s a good idea to ask in advance what additional costs might crop up.

Get a detailed quote from a skilled scaffolding erection specialist here:

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To give you an idea of how much you might spend, we’ve broken down the cost of hiring scaffolding by week, day and per metre squared. These quotes are just an estimate – how much you’ll spend depends on how much scaffolding you’ll need and the complexities of your project…

FAQs on scaffolding

Conclusions

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Whether you’re getting a loft conversion, fixing roof tiles or are getting gutters repaired, there are plenty of reasons you might need scaffolding. We do not recommended you opt to erect your own scaffolding unless you feel you have the necessary competency, training, qualifications, permits and insurance. Instead, hire a skilled scaffolder(s) to do it for you. This will ensure all safety requirements are met.

It is up to you to ensure you ask your scaffolders for proof that they have the necessary permits or licenses needed to erect your scaffolding, so make sure you ask for these before work begins.

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*The Rated People cost guides are produced in collaboration with the quote-building platform PriceBuilder, and a range of tradespeople across the 30+ trades on our platform were consulted. Please note that the prices included are for guidance only – how much you end up spending will depend on the specific requirements of your project.

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