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CHIMNEY SCAFFOLDING
What is CHIMNEY SCAFFOLDING?
Chimney scaffolding is a working platform built around a chimney stack so roofers, bricklayers, and sweeps can reach it safely. Because stacks sit at the highest point of the roof, the scaffold must carry the load through the roof structure or up from ground level without damaging tiles, flashing, or rafters. Access is usually taken from a boarded roof level lift.
Our scaffolders assess stack height, roof pitch, and the condition of the surrounding structure before choosing an approach. Options include a full perimeter scaffold with a boarded roof level, a chimney beam spanning between opposing elevations, or a cantilevered platform where ground access is blocked. Every option is set out to TG20:24 where the configuration falls within scope, with bespoke design produced where it does not.
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Why You Need Chimney Scaffolding
Chimney work sits at the sharp end of working at height. Stacks are often unstable, mortar is degraded, and the pitch of the roof offers no natural foothold. A boarded platform with guardrails around all four faces gives your roofer a stable place to work and a safe route to lift materials up and bring debris back down.
The Work at Height Regulations 2005 require falls to be prevented before protection is relied on, and CDM 2015 places duties on whoever commissions the work. Our CISRS carded operatives build to a written method statement, tag the structure at handover, and carry out inspections before first use and at seven day intervals for the duration of the hire.
OUR CHIMNEY SCAFFOLDING SERVICE
Chimney access platforms for repointing, rebuilds, flaunching repairs, lead work, and stack removal
Chimney beams and roof level scaffolds where a full ground up structure is not practical
Roof protection boards and crawl boards fitted to prevent tile and flashing damage
Roof protection boards and crawl boards fitted to prevent tile and flashing damage
Handover scaffold tags, plus inspections before first use and at seven day intervals
Rapid installation for storm damaged stacks and structures reported as unsafe
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Contact MKR For Reliable Chimney Scaffolding
Planning work on a chimney stack? MKR Scaffolding builds safe, well planned chimney scaffolding across London for roofing contractors, chimney specialists, and homeowners. Where the stack forms part of a wider roof overhaul, we combine chimney access with roof scaffolding on a single structure.
Every chimney scaffold is erected by CISRS carded scaffolders working to a project specific risk assessment and method statement. We hold £15 million public liability insurance, protect the roof covering throughout the hire, and leave the site clear at strike. Domestic jobs receive the same controls we apply to larger residential scaffolding contracts.
Get a quote today. Tell us the stack height, roof pitch, property type, and how long access is needed, and we will provide a clear price and programme. Photographs of the elevation and roofline help us specify the right approach first time. If the stack has been damaged in high winds, say so when you call and we will prioritise the survey.
Every emergency structure is erected by CISRS carded scaffolders and inspected before it is handed over. We hold £15 million public liability insurance, supply dated photographs and written reports for insurance and building control purposes, and return for scaffold dismantling once the permanent repair is complete.
Call us now on 0208 050 2845. Tell us the address, what has happened, whether the pavement or road is affected, and whether the local authority is already involved, and we will confirm attendance and the likely scope as quickly as possible.
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Our range of comprehensive scaffolding services includes:
Chimney scaffolding
Loft Conversion Scaffolding
Scaffold sheeting and netting
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LONDON SCAFFOLDING HIRE COMPANY NEAR YOU
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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Chimney Scaffolding FAQs
How much does chimney scaffolding cost?
Cost is driven by the height of the property, the pitch and covering of the roof, how the platform is supported, and how long you need it in place. A straightforward two storey terrace with clear rear access sits at the lower end, while a four storey property needing a full perimeter structure and a highway licence costs more. We survey first, then quote a fixed price with the hire period stated clearly.
Can you scaffold a chimney without a full scaffold to the ground?
Often, yes. A chimney beam spans between two opposing elevations and supports a platform at roof level, removing the need for a structure running the full height of the building. This suits properties with restricted ground access, protected gardens, or narrow side returns. Suitability depends on the strength of the supporting walls and the loads involved, so we assess the roof structure before confirming the approach.
Will chimney scaffolding damage my roof tiles?
Not when it is installed correctly. Loads are spread across crawl boards and roof protection rather than resting on individual tiles, and standards are positioned to bear on the structure below rather than the covering. Our scaffolders photograph the roof before work starts and again at strike, so the condition is recorded on both sides. Any pre existing damage is flagged to you before we begin.
How long can I keep chimney scaffolding in place?
For as long as the project requires. Hire periods usually start at two weeks and extend on a weekly basis, which suits repointing and rebuild work that can be delayed by weather. While the scaffold remains standing we inspect it at seven day intervals and after any high wind event, and we update the tag each time. Let us know your likely duration and we will price it into the quote.
