• Based in Tidmarsh, Reading · Serving Berkshire & the Thames Valley since 1990
  • All scaffolding work fully insured up to £10 million
  • CISRS-qualified scaffolders, working to TG20:21
  • CHAS & Constructionline Gold accredited
  • Rated 5 stars on Google by our customers
  • Free site surveys and written quotes
Scaffolding around red-brick Oxford college buildings during refurbishment

Scaffolders for Cambridge

Scaffolding in Cambridge

Scaffolding for larger projects in Cambridge, from historic college buildings to research and new-build sites, taken on as planned contracts.

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  • Established 1990
  • CISRS-qualified scaffolders
  • TG20:21 compliant
  • CHAS & Constructionline Gold
  • Insured up to £10 million

Our services

Scaffolding services in Cambridge

In Cambridge, our full range is available for planned projects, from heritage scaffolding for historic buildings to new-build scaffolds, temporary roofs and birdcage scaffolds.

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Larger projects

Scaffolding contracts in Cambridge

Cambridge is a long way from our yard, round the M25 and up the M11, so we take on work there as planned contracts, generally larger jobs booked well ahead.

The city combines a wealth of historic buildings with a great deal of new development: colleges and listed buildings in the centre, and science parks, research campuses and new neighbourhoods around the edge. Our experience includes refurbishment access across several wings of an Oxford college, with a platform at every chimney stack, as well as school and residential scaffolds and temporary roofs for larger buildings.

  • College experience

    Refurbishment access for an Oxford college.

  • Science and new builds

    Scaffolding for research sites and new developments.

  • Planned contracts

    Larger jobs, booked well in advance.

  • Designs and RAMS

    Design, risk assessment and method statement supplied.

Coverage

Where we work in Cambridge

We take on projects across Cambridge, from the historic centre and the colleges to the science and business parks and the new neighbourhoods on the edge of the city. Tell us about the site and the work, and we will let you know whether we can take it on.

1st Scaffolding (Berkshire) LtdKnabs Lodge, Mill Lane, Tidmarsh, Reading RG8 8EB

Scaffold licences in Cambridge

Scaffolding on the pavement or road needs a licence from the local council:

  • Cambridgeshire County CouncilCambridge and the rest of the county

FAQs

Scaffolding in Cambridge: your questions

Straight answers to the things people ask before booking scaffolding. Anything else, just call 0800 2086 905 or 07831 197615.

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Do you work in Cambridge?

For planned projects, yes. Cambridge is well outside our home area, so the work we take on there is generally larger contracts, booked well in advance. Send us the details and you will get a straight answer.

Who issues scaffold licences in Cambridge?

Cambridgeshire County Council is the highway authority, so it licenses scaffolds on pavements and roads in the city. The survey will confirm what your site needs.

Have you worked on college buildings?

Yes. An Oxford college, Eton College and Shiplake College are among the clients we have carried out work for. At the Oxford college we scaffolded several wings to full height, up to the gables and every chimney stack, with a fenced compound for the skip and welfare unit.

Can you provide internal and birdcage scaffolds?

Yes. Birdcage scaffolds give a level working platform across a ceiling or atrium, and we also provide lift shaft and internal scaffolds. Tell us the room size, height and what the work involves, and we will design it.

How far ahead should I contact you?

Early, ideally while the programme is still flexible. Planning a job this far from our yard takes a little more time.

Free quote

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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.
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