Scaffolders in the United Kingdom
122 scaffolders across the United Kingdom, each compared on their reviews, credential evidence and evidence from named public sources. Independent evidence, no ads and no paid placement. Add your area below to see who's near you.
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What to check when hiring scaffolders in the United Kingdom
MyTrustedTraders ranks on independent public evidence. No ads, no paid placement. Use these checks alongside the evidence on each profile before you decide who to contact.
- Look for consistent reviews across several named sources, not one polished profile.
- Check any credential evidence, and that the business details independently check out.
- Get a written quote and keep guarantee, insurance and payment terms in writing.
- Run the Cowboy Checker before you commit to anyone.
How to judge a scaffolder
Independent, no-ads guidance. The trade-specific checks that matter most, the warning signs, and what to ask before you hire. Use it alongside each trader’s public evidence above.
Verify before you hire
- Check they are a member of NASC (National Access & Scaffolding Confederation): the only audited, nationally recognised credential for scaffolding companies in the UK.
- Ask for a copy of their public liability insurance certificate; councils require at least £10m cover for any scaffold touching a public pavement or road.
- If the scaffold will overhang a pavement or road, confirm they will arrange the local authority highway licence before erection starts.
- Look for CISRS cards among the workforce: these prove the individual scaffolders erecting your structure have completed accredited training.
Warning signs of a cowboy
- No mention of NASC membership and no reviews: there is no statutory licence for scaffolding, so an unverifiable firm is a real safety risk.
- Demands a large upfront cash payment with no written quote or contract detailing the hire period and removal date.
- Vague quote with no breakdown of lifts, bays, or hire duration: this is how charges quietly escalate once the scaffold is up.
- Cannot confirm whether a highway licence is needed or who will get one: a competent firm always knows this before they quote.
Questions to ask before you hire
- Are you a current member of NASC, and can I verify that before you start?
- Do your scaffolders hold valid CISRS cards, and what tier: Scaffolder or Advanced?
- Will this scaffold require a local authority highway licence, and will you handle the application?
- What is the included hire period in your quote, and what is the daily or weekly charge if the main contractor overruns?
Frequently asked questions
- How do I choose a trustworthy scaffolder?
- Compare the public evidence on each profile: how many independent reviews they have and across how many named sources, the rating and how recent it is, any credential evidence, and the company status. A scaffolder backed by several named sources is harder to fake than one found in only one place.
- Does MyTrustedTraders rank or recommend scaffolders for payment?
- No. There are no ads and no paid placement. Scaffolders are ranked only by the strength of independent public evidence. No one can pay to rank higher, add a badge, or change their reviews.
- Where do the reviews come from?
- They're imported from named public review sources and always shown with the source named. They aren't reviews written on MyTrustedTraders. We cross-check the same business across sources rather than creating new reviews.
- What should I check before hiring a scaffolder?
- Confirm credentials and insurance directly with the scaffolder, get a written quote, and run the Cowboy Checker on the business first. MyTrustedTraders helps you shortlist on the evidence. It doesn't replace your own checks before you hire.
More ways to check who to trust
Free, independent checks. No ads, no paid placement.
- Cowboy Checker
Spot the warning signs of a dishonest business before you hire.
- Company Health Check
Check whether the company behind a business is active, dissolved, or in liquidation.
- Licence Check
A licence number from a van or quote, checked against every public register included here in one search.