Scaffold for Dormer Roof Install, The Plat, Horsham – Price £450

Project overview

Homeowners in Horsham, West Sussex, often add dormer roofs to increase space and property value. For one such project, we supplied scaffolding for safe access to the roof of a single-storey bungalow, in compliance with UK health and safety laws. This case study highlights our expertise in providing reliable, cost-effective scaffold hire for residential projects.

Client challenge

The client required temporary access to their roof to install a dormer window, a task involving detailed work at height. The property featured a narrow alleyway running alongside a brick-built house, uneven ground conditions, and close neighbouring boundaries.

Key challenges included:

• Designing a stable scaffold on uneven concrete.
• Maintaining access to the pathway.
• Ensuring sufficient load capacity for operatives, tools, and materials.
• Minimising disruption to surrounding properties.

Following a site assessment, we developed a solution that balanced safety, accessibility, and efficiency.

Our solution: scaffold erection process

We installed a scaffold structure along the side elevation of this property, extending into the alleyway to provide complete coverage of the work area.

1. Site assessment and planning
   Our team conducted a site survey to assess ground conditions, access points, and the building structure. Base plates were positioned on timber sole pads to evenly distribute loads across the uneven concrete surface, ensuring stability without causing damage.
2. Scaffold erection
   The scaffold was assembled as follows:

• Dimensions: 10.0 linear metres long × 1.8 metres high.
• Configuration: Single lift platform, five boards deep, providing a generous and secure working area.
• Safety features: Standard bracing, double guardrails, timber toeboards, and a yellow-mesh ladder access gate to prevent an exposed open end of the scaffold.

For larger roofing projects where contractors need more substantial access between scaffold levels, we can also install dedicated scaffold stair towers. Our HAKI staircase scaffolds for roof access in Horsham are a modular staircase system that gives contractors safe access to elevated roof-level work areas.

3. Safety compliance
   All components were inspected and signed off in accordance with TG20:21 guidance from the National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC), ensuring full regulatory compliance.

This setup provided the client with a safe, user-friendly platform, allowing the dormer installation to proceed efficiently and with confidence.

Materials used

We used high-quality, industry-approved materials sourced from certified suppliers:

• Steel tubes and fittings: Various lengths of galvanised steel scaffold tubes (48.3mm diameter) along with singles, swivel, sleeve, and double couplers.
• Platform: A selection of 13ft BS 2482–graded timber scaffold boards (38mm thick, 225mm wide) were laid five boards deep.
• Base and safety components: Base plates on timber sole pads, a single steel ladder, double handrails, toeboards, and a yellow ladder access gate

All materials met UK and European standards, reinforcing our commitment to safety and reliability.

Project outcome and benefits

This scaffold was hired for six weeks at a competitive cost of £450, providing ample time for the dormer installation without pressure. Once the work was completed, our team promptly dismantled the scaffold, leaving the site clean and undamaged.

Clients benefit from:

• Transparent, competitive pricing with no hidden costs.
• Local expertise, including knowledge of Horsham’s building regulations and site conditions.
• A proven track record, with over a decade of experience supporting roof access and dormer projects across West Sussex.

Conclusion

This dormer roof scaffolding project at The Plat, Horsham, highlights our commitment to delivering safe, practical, and well-planned scaffolding solutions for residential works. If you’re searching for roof-access scaffolds in West Sussex or professional scaffolding in Horsham, contact us for a free access scaffold quote. Our experienced team delivers dependable access solutions,  building trust one structure at a time.