Internal access in Reading & Berkshire
Lift Shaft & Internal Scaffolding
Safe access inside lift shafts, stairwells, atriums and other confined internal spaces, designed around the space and the work.
- Established 1990
- CISRS-qualified scaffolders
- TG20:21 compliant
- CHAS & Constructionline Gold
- Insured up to £10 million
Inside the building
Access where space is tight
Internal scaffolding brings its own challenges. Lift shafts and stairwells are tall and narrow, materials have to come in through doors and corridors, and the building around the scaffold is often finished or occupied. We scaffold lift shafts for lift installation and maintenance, stairwells for decoration and repairs, and other internal spaces where a tower or ladder will not do. Each scaffold is planned around the space, erected by CISRS-qualified scaffolders and inspected throughout the hire.
Lift shafts
Platforms at each level for lift installation, replacement and maintenance.
Stairwells
Access over stairs for decoration, repairs and high-level work.
Tight spaces
Scaffolds planned for narrow shafts and confined internal areas.
Careful in finished buildings
Materials brought in with care, and routes kept clear for people using the building.
What we scaffold
Internal access we provide
Scaffolding for the places inside a building that are hard to reach.
Lift shafts
Working platforms at the levels the lift engineers need.
Stairwells
Level platforms built over the stairs for work at height.
Atriums and voids
Full working decks across large internal spaces.
More on atriums and voidsHigh-level services
Access to pipework, ductwork and lighting at height.
Internal decoration
Safe access for redecorating high walls and ceilings.
Heritage interiors
Careful access to period interiors and features.
More on heritage interiors
On site
Specialist scaffolding on site
Construction hoist running up the towerView project — Slough, Construction hoist running up the tower 
Scaffold around the flume tower at Coral ReefView project — Bracknell, Scaffold around the flume tower at Coral Reef 
Full-height scaffold across a six-storey elevationMore projects — Multi-storey block, Full-height scaffold across a six-storey elevation 
Old council offices, scaffolded for demolitionView project — Reading, Old council offices, scaffolded for demolition 
Lifts rising above the new frameView project — Guildford, Lifts rising above the new frame
Compliance
The paperwork principal contractors ask for
A sound scaffold is only half of it; you also need the evidence behind it. Our scaffolders are CISRS qualified, structures are erected to TG20:21 guidance, and the company is accredited by the schemes below. Tell us what your pre-qualification or site induction requires and we will supply it.
- CHAS Accredited Contractor
- Constructionline Gold Member
- CISRS
- CITB
- SSIP
What we can provide
- TG20:21 compliance sheets, or a bespoke scaffold design where needed
- Method statements and risk assessments before work starts
- CISRS cards for every scaffolder on site
- Handover certificates and inspection records through the hire
- Insurance certificates on request
How it works
From survey to strike
One team looks after your scaffold from the first site visit to the day it comes down.
Survey
We visit the site, measure up and check access, ground conditions and whether a highway licence is needed.
Design & paperwork
The scaffold is specified to TG20:21, or designed bespoke where the structure needs it, with method statements and risk assessments issued before work starts.
Written quote
You receive a clear quotation setting out the scaffold, the hire period and the programme.
Erect & hand over
Our CISRS-qualified team erects the scaffold, then inspects and tags it before anyone uses it.
Inspect & adapt
Inspections continue through the hire, and we adapt the scaffold as the work moves on.
Strike & clear
When the job is done, we dismantle the scaffold and clear the site on the agreed date.
Who we work with
Trusted by contractors, councils, colleges and housebuilders
Also including Berkeley Homes, Overbury, Lang Homes, Bryer London, Slough Council and an Oxford college.
FAQs
Lift shaft & internal scaffolding questions
Straight answers to the things people ask before booking scaffolding. Anything else, just call 0800 2086 905 or 07831 197615.
Ask a questionCan you scaffold a lift shaft?
Yes. Lift shaft scaffolding is one of our services. We build platforms at the levels the lift engineers need, planned around the size of the shaft and the work.
Does it need a bespoke design?
Many internal scaffolds can follow standard TG20:21 arrangements, while unusual or heavily loaded ones need a bespoke design. We will advise at the survey.
Can you work in an occupied building?
Yes. We plan how materials come in, keep routes clear for the people using the building, and set out the arrangements in the method statement.
What about large open spaces?
For large open areas such as atriums and halls, a birdcage scaffold gives a level platform across the whole space. See our birdcage scaffolding service for details.
Is the scaffold inspected during the hire?
Yes. Scaffolds must be inspected by a competent person before first use, after any alteration or event such as high winds, and at least every seven days. We carry out these checks through the hire and keep the records up to date.
Free quote
Request your free scaffolding quote
Tell us about the site and the work. We will call to confirm the details, arrange a survey if one is needed, and send a clear written quotation.
- Survey We measure up and check access, ground and licence needs.
- Quote A written price with the scaffold design and hire period set out.
- Erect Our team installs, inspects and tags the scaffold on the agreed date.