Author: Lakeside-Hire

Which Material Scaffold Towers: Aluminium, Steel, or GRP Comparison

  Material choice affects scaffold tower safety, portability, and project success. Three main materials dominate the market: aluminium, steel, and GRP (fibreglass). Each offers distinct advantages for different working conditions. Aluminium provides lightweight portability for general work. Steel delivers maximum stability for heavy-duty projects. GRP offers non-conductive protection for electrical work. All scaffold tower materials […]

Top 10 Scaffold Hire Companies in the UK in 2026

Safety comes first when choosing a reliable scaffold hire company. Falls from height remain the leading cause of serious injuries and fatalities on UK construction sites, making the quality of your hired equipment and the reputation of your supplier critical decisions. The right scaffold hire company provides BS EN 1004:2020 certified equipment, trained support staff, […]

Scaffold for Painting House Exteriors and Interiors: Best Options, Heights & Types

Most house painting uses mobile scaffold towers with working heights from 4m to 7m for exterior work. A standard two-storey house needs a 6-7m working height tower to reach gutters and eaves comfortably, while single-storey bungalows need 4-5m towers. Interior painting typically requires 3-4m working height scaffolds for ceiling access. Mobile scaffold towers provide safe, […]

Meet Matthew Browne – Founder & Managing Director of Lakeside Hire

A Leader in Trust, Transparency, and Exceptional Service About Matthew Browne Matthew Browne is the Founder and Managing Director of Lakeside Hire, one of the UK’s most trusted and highly rated tool hire companies. With more than 20 years of experience in the hire industry and a track record of running successful businesses since 1993, […]

Our Mission – The Lakeside Hire Promise

Setting the Standard in Tool Hire At Lakeside Hire, we believe hiring equipment should be simple, transparent, and trustworthy. Our mission is to set the highest standard in the tool hire industry, not by being the biggest, cheapest, or offering the widest range, but by being the most reliable, honest, and customer-focused company at any […]

Lakeside Hire Referral Program – Earn Rewards for Recommending Us!

Love Lakeside Hire? Get Rewarded for Sharing! At Lakeside Hire, excellent service speaks for itself and our loyal customers are our best advocates. If you’ve had a positive experience with our tool hire services, why not refer a friend, colleague, or business partner and earn rewards? Our Referral Program is our way of saying THANK […]

Lakeside Hire – Locations We Serve

Nationwide Tool Hire with Fast, Reliable Delivery At Lakeside Hire, we provide fast and hassle-free tool hire across the UK. Whether you’re a construction contractor, event planner, or homeowner, we offer scaffold towers, podium steps, temporary fencing, and more, delivered directly to your site. Our next-day delivery service ensures you get the right equipment at […]

Temporary Heras Fencing Hire- £5.50/Week + VAT – UK Delivery c

Temporary Heras Fencing Hire- £5.50/Week + VAT – UK Delivery Temporary Heras fencing panels are the ideal solution for securing a construction sites, securing machinery, or protecting the public. Check out our temporary Heras fencing hire solutions – ideal for crowd control or defining boundaries! From the hustle and bustle of a bustling construction site […]

How Much Does Scaffold Hiring Cost? UK Prices for 2026

See my hire options Most homeowners pay between £650 and £1,100 per month for full house scaffold rental on a two-storey property, with scaffold tower hire for smaller jobs starting at £33 per week. Erected scaffold hiring includes delivery, assembly, weekly inspections, and dismantling, while tower hire is DIY self-assembly where you collect and return […]

BoSS Scaffold Towers: Top Features, Pros & Alternatives – Lakeside-Hire

BoSS scaffolding (formerly Youngman towers) is one of the leading access equipment brands in the UK and Europe, offering a range of scaffold towers, podiums, scissor lifts, and other components designed to meet the highest quality and safety standards.   This post will explore the features of BoSS scaffold towers and what makes them a […]

Scaffolding company near you – the selection guide

Scaffolding companies provide all types of scaffolding services for construction projects. Scaffolding is a temporary structure that supports workers and materials at different heights and angles, allowing them to access hard-to-reach areas of a building or structure. Scaffolding can be extremely complex when you need to work on the interior or exterior of antique objects […]

Renting Scaffolding: Best Practices & Mistakes to Avoid – Lakeside-Hire

Hiring a scaffold tower in the UK is a common way to perform various tasks at height, such as painting, roofing, or guttering.  We offer a variety of safe and well-maintained scaffold towers for hire as well as professional consulting on their usage. However, renting scaffolding also involves some risks and responsibilities that must be […]

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