Scaffolding in Broadgate
Broadgate runs along the north bank of the River Ribble, and its handsome rows of Victorian and Edwardian terraces facing the water are a short hop from our Preston base. Riverside houses take more weather than most, so roofs, chimneys and gutter lines here tend to need attention a little sooner than streets further inland.
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We can be in Broadgate within minutes of leaving the yard, which keeps surveys and strike dates quick. Several streets here open straight onto the pavement, so highway licences from Lancashire County Council are a routine part of the job, at £42 per 7 days with at least two working days notice and £5 million public liability cover, all of which we arrange. We also look after the neighbouring streets in Avenham, Frenchwood and the city centre.
Scaffolding services in Broadgate
- Roof repair & re-roof scaffolds
- Chimney stack scaffolding
- Gutter, fascia & soffit access
- Render, K-rend & painting scaffolds
- Extension & new build scaffolding
- Solar panel installation access
- Temporary roofs
- Commercial scaffolding
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Scaffolding in Broadgate — your questions answered
How much does scaffolding cost in Broadgate?
Guide prices start from around £450 for a single elevation, with most jobs between £600 and £900 for one side and £850 to £1,200 for a full two storey scaffold. On Broadgate's riverside terraces, exposure sometimes calls for extra ties or netting, which we price transparently. Chimney scaffolds start from around £400. Every quote follows a free survey, confirms whether VAT is included, and covers transport, erection, the hire period and dismantling.
How much does a chimney scaffold cost in Broadgate?
Chimney scaffolds on Broadgate's two storey terraces typically start from around £400, boarded out at gutter level or saddled over the ridge, rising to £700 to £1,200 for taller properties needing platforms around all four sides of the stack. Riverside stacks take plenty of weather, so this is one of our most common jobs on these streets. Chimney scaffolds are usually only needed for 1 to 2 weeks, and we quote the extension rate up front in case the repair overruns.
Do I need a licence for scaffolding on the pavement in Broadgate?
Only if the scaffold stands on or oversails the public highway, which includes the footpath. Where Broadgate frontages meet the pavement directly a licence is usually needed, obtained from Lancashire County Council under Section 169 of the Highways Act 1980 before erection. The council charges £42 per 7 days and needs at least two working days notice. We make the application, supply the insurance evidence and build the lead time into the schedule. Scaffolds wholly on your own land need no licence.