Scaffolding Inspections
Professional scaffold inspection support to help maintain safe and compliant working access throughout a project.
Your guide to the service · 24 key points
What this service covers
Inspection support for existing scaffold access.
Review of the scaffold arrangement against the intended project use.
Inspection requirements discussed during the agreed hire programme.
Support where site changes raise questions about scaffold condition or access.
Provide the scaffold location and available project documentation.
Explain the current use and any recent changes to the work area.
Identify concerns or events that prompted the inspection request.
The inspection scope, access requirements and reporting arrangements are agreed in advance.
Planning your requirement
Your locationSend the property address, postcode and the exact areas where access is needed.
- Project information
Provide photographs, drawings and a description of the planned work so the team can understand the requirement.
- Site assessment
A site visit may be required to clarify access, dimensions and project conditions before the scope is confirmed.
- Access constraints
Tell us about narrow routes, neighbouring properties, occupied spaces and restrictions on deliveries.
- Coordination with trades
Share the relevant contractor’s requirements so the proposed service fits the work being carried out.
- Dates and programme
Give your preferred start date, expected duration and any important project milestones.
- Permissions and design
Any identified permission, design or site-specific requirement is discussed as part of planning the work.
- Clear scope
The quotation should set out the agreed service, inclusions and any separately discussed requirements.
Delivery, support & next steps
Agree the scopeConfirm which scaffold or site areas the inspection service covers.
- Arrange access
Agree an inspection time and provide access to the relevant site areas.
- Share documentation
Make available any scaffold information and project records relevant to the agreed review.
- Explain current activity
Tell the inspector what work is being carried out and whether scaffold use has changed.
- Receive the findings
Reporting and communication of findings are discussed as part of the agreed inspection service.
- Discuss follow-up
Raise questions about the findings with the team and the responsible site manager.
- Arrange further work
Any alteration or additional scaffold work is discussed and agreed separately where required.
- Plan ongoing support
Discuss further inspection support around the needs and programme of your project.
Let’s plan your access.
Share your address, planned work and preferred dates for a free quotation.
Keep it safe.
Safe access starts with planning and continues throughout the hire period.
Check before use
Confirm the scaffold is suitable for the work and has been inspected by a competent person before first use.
Keep inspections current
Arrange inspections at least every seven days and after alterations or conditions that could affect safety, including adverse weather.
Leave alterations to the team
Contact us before changing the scaffold, adding sheeting or netting, or changing its intended use or loads.
Raise concerns promptly
If you suspect damage or unsafe access, stop using the affected area and inform the site manager and scaffolding team.
Inspection and handover guidance
Read about inspection timing, competent inspectors, records, handover and the role of visible tags.
Read the scaffold safety guide