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Access Platforms
What Are Access Platforms?
An access platform is a temporary working deck built to give trades a safe, level surface at height. Platforms are boarded out, fitted with guardrails and toeboards, and tied into a supporting structure so operatives can work with both hands free. Configurations range from single lift decks over a shopfront to multi level platforms spanning a full elevation.
Our teams design and build access platforms around the job in hand, whether that is cladding replacement, window installation, brickwork repair, or plant maintenance. Every deck is set out to TG20:24 configurations where applicable, loaded correctly for the duty class required, and handed over with a scaffold tag. Where headroom or ground conditions are tight, we adapt the design rather than compromise the working area.
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Why You Need an Access Platform
Working at height from ladders or improvised staging slows trades down and raises risk. A properly built access platform gives a stable deck, safe edge protection, and room to store materials at the workface, which cuts trips up and down and keeps programmes on track. It also satisfies the hierarchy of control set out in the Work at Height Regulations 2005.
Under CDM 2015, the principal contractor must show that access arrangements are planned, inspected, and maintained. Our CISRS carded operatives erect each platform to a documented method statement, and every structure is inspected before first use and at seven day intervals thereafter. You receive the paperwork you need for site files and insurer requests.
OUR ACCESS PLATFORM SERVICE
Boarded working platforms for residential, commercial, industrial, and construction projects across London
Duty class matched to the loads, materials, and trades each deck will carry
Guardrails, toeboards, and brick guards fitted as standard on every working lift
TG20:24 compliant configurations, with bespoke design produced where a project falls outside scope
Handover scaffold tags, plus inspections before first use and at seven day intervals
Staged builds and out of hours access to suit live sites and occupied buildings
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Contact MKR For Reliable Access Platforms
Need a safe working deck at height? MKR Scaffolding designs, erects, and maintains access platforms across London, from single storey rear extensions through to full elevation decks on commercial scaffolding projects.
Every access platform is built by CISRS carded scaffolders working to project specific risk assessments and method statements. We hold £15 million public liability insurance, arrange pavement licences and permits where a platform sits over public land, and keep your site team briefed at every stage. Where stair access is also required, we integrate scaffolding towers and stairs into the same structure.
Get a quote today. Tell us the elevation, working height, the trades using the deck, and any access constraints, and we will provide a clear price and programme for your access platform.
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Top scaffolding company for commercial and residential scaffolding in London, MKR Scaffolding offers scaffold hire services throughout all regions of the UK’s capital and surrounding areas.
Our service areas include, but are not limited to:
City of London, East London, South East London, South West London, North London, North West London and West London.
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Access Platform FAQs
What is the difference between an access platform and a scaffold tower?
A scaffold tower is a freestanding, mobile unit suited to short duration tasks in one position. An access platform is a fixed, boarded deck tied into a building or supporting structure, built to span a wider working area and carry heavier loads for longer periods. Towers work well for a single light task; access platforms are the better choice when several trades need continuous, safe access across a full elevation.
How much weight can an access platform hold?
Loading depends on the duty class the platform is designed to. Light duty decks suit inspection and painting, general purpose decks handle most trades and their materials, and heavy duty decks carry masonry and stored materials. We confirm the intended use before design so the correct class is specified, then mark the safe working load on the scaffold tag at handover. A platform should never be loaded beyond its tagged limit.
Do I need a licence for an access platform on a pavement?
Yes. Any structure occupying the public highway or footway requires a licence from the local authority, and conditions vary between London boroughs. We handle the application, supply the drawings and insurance details councils ask for, and fit lighting, signage, and pedestrian protection where required. Lead times differ by borough, so tell us your target start date early and we will build the permit process into the programme.
How quickly can you install an access platform?
Most domestic access platforms are erected within a single day once the design and any permits are in place. Larger commercial decks spanning multiple elevations typically take two to five days, depending on height, tie availability, and site access. After a short site review we confirm a firm programme and phase the build around your other trades, with out of hours working available where daytime access is restricted.
