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, […]
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Construction site accidents resulted in 124 worker fatalities in the UK in 2024/25, with the construction sector accounting for the greatest share of workplace fatalities alongside agriculture. Falls from height alone caused over 25% of construction deaths, making it the leading cause of serious incidents on building sites. This article covers real accident data from […]
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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, […]
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Mobile tower scaffolds in the UK have maximum platform heights of 12 metres indoors and 8 metres outdoors when freestanding. These limits apply to towers with proper stabilizers or outriggers under BS EN 1004:2020 standards. Platform height measures where you stand, while working height adds approximately 2 metres for arm reach above the platform. Tied […]
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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, […]
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Scaffold types split into two main categories: mobile scaffold towers you can hire and assemble yourself, and erected scaffold systems that require professional installation by scaffolders. Most DIY projects and small jobs use mobile towers, while larger projects like full house renovations need erected scaffold with professional setup. Mobile scaffold towers come in different types […]
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The scaffold tower you need depends on where you’re working. For most two-story houses, a 6m or 7m working height tower gets you to the gutters and eaves safely. But your exact requirements depend on the job, the ground conditions, and how high you need to reach. Getting the right size means measuring your work […]
Read articleA 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, […]
Read articleLeading with Experience, Built on Trust At Lakeside Hire, we believe that strong leadership drives exceptional service and customer satisfaction. Our leadership team brings decades of business experience, a commitment to transparency, and a passion for delivering the best tool hire experience in the UK. Unlike many competitors, we don’t focus on being the biggest […]
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Read articleSetting 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 […]
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