This case study documents the installation of scaffolding for a solar panel project at a residential property on Rixons Close. As part of our local access work, our scaffolding team in Haywards Heath erected a safe, stable platform for installers working on the roof.
Because solar panel installations require reliable elevated platforms to handle equipment and provide a secure working area, we chose a simple 2-lift high-access scaffold to provide the necessary reach and working space without unnecessary complexity.
The scaffold was erected directly along the front of the bungalow, extending from the ground up to the gutter at roof height. It included 16ft scaffolding poles for uprights, 21ft tubes for ledgers, 5ft tubes for transoms, and 8ft tubes for bracing, ensuring stability whilst forming a secure working platform at the upper level with scaffold boards. Double guardrails run the full length of the scaffold to safeguard workers, and a yellow safety gate was installed at the working lift to help prevent falls whilst allowing safe ladder access. The scaffolding was carefully positioned to fit around the front entrance, ensuring clear access while causing minimal disruption to the property’s existing features.
The scaffold was hired for a total of £500 over 4 weeks – view our scaffolding hire rates here. This competitive, all-inclusive price covered the full 6.0m × 4.0m tower setup (2 lifts, 5 boards deep), roof access height, erection/dismantle, and the entire solar panel installation timeline, including mounting, adjustments, and inspections.
This scaffolding configuration illustrates an efficient and safe practical approach to supporting residential renewable energy upgrades.
By delivering secure, compliant roof access without damaging the property, this setup enabled a safe and efficient solar panel installation, supporting solar upgrades to homes in communities like Haywards Heath in West Sussex. Check out a similar solar scaffold install in Burgess Hill (£500 / 4 weeks) for another renewable energy project that required safe roof access.
