Frequently Asked Questions
We provide a full range of scaffolding solutions for both residential and commercial projects, including access scaffolds, edge protection and custom-designed systems for complex structures.
We achieve this primarily using the Kwikstage scaffolding system.
Absolutely! All our scaffolding is erected by trained and licenced professionals and fully compliant with work health and safety regulations. We also conduct regular inspections and maintenance.
Once your scaffolding has been initially built, we issue a 30 day safety certificate. There are 3 scenarios where we will visit the site to complete further safety inspections, per Safework NSW guidelines:
Adverse weather conditions - in the event of high winds or wild weather we will complete a safety check to ensure that no components have come loose or other wise compromised safety.
You call us and request a check - per our T&Cs, in the event that anyone accessing the scaffolding notices any change in state from the condition the scaffolding was in when it was first signed off, we will visit site to perform a safety check and recertify for a further 30 days.
Equipment hire extension - in the event that your project requires scaffolding beyond 30 days, we will visit site before each safety certificate expires to complete our check and recertify for a further 30 days.
This will vary by the design of your scaffolding. Speak to us about your requirements so that we can adapt the design to meet your needs.
As you might imagine, there are stringent regulations that provide the framework to manage the safety risks when building scaffolding around power wires.
The exposed parts of metal scaffolding in NSW must be no closer than 4m to the nearest live electricity cables. We must also make allowances for any sway that the wires may experience during high winds.
If scaffolding can only be erected within that 4m exclusion zone, your local energy company will need to be engaged to complete an assessment on site so that we can come to a safe solution. This normally involves the installation of 'tiger tails' (the black and yellow covers you may have seen on power wires before) as a visual indicator of live wires, and the installation of non-conductive material on the scaffolding as a physical barrier to contact with live wires and to prevent electricity arcing to the scaffolding.
Once a plan has been put in place, the energy company will schedule in their specially licenced electricians to de-energise the wires whilst we build the scaffolding and install protective measures, then re-energise once we have completed. This process ensures your property maintains electrical access during your project. The process is then repeated during the dismantle of scaffolding. The energy company will charge seperately for this process.
There are online forms for you or your principle contractor to fill in to start this process.
In NSW the energy company tends to be AusGrid.
The depth of scaffolding that we use is determined by the size of transoms that we use. Transoms are the pieces of equipment that hold the steel boards that make up the deck you stand on. They come in various sizes. Generally speaking, they are either 2, 3, 4 or 5 boards wide, ranging from 0.48m through to 1.2m, though we do have larger sizes for different applications.
A truck access assessment is made when we visit your site to measure up for your quote.
Yes, we offer free, no-obligation site visits and quotes. Our team assess your project needs to ensure safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
The timeframe depends on the size and complexity of the project, but most residential scaffolds can be erected within 1–2 days, while larger commercial projects may take longer. We always work with you to understand and meet your schedule.
Generally speaking, it takes approximately half of the time to dismantle the scaffolding as it does to build it.
Yes, we coordinate closely with other trades to follow your construction timeline to avoid delays. Our team is experienced in managing scaffolding in active work sites.