National Scaffolding LTD

What National Scaffolding LTD does

National Scaffolding Limited (NSL) is a privately-held UK scaffolding services contractor operating from Wellingborough and selling itself as a nationwide provider. It delivers project-based scaffolding rental, erection, and dismantling across three core verticals — residential, commercial, and industrial — plus a specialized education-sector offering staffed by Enhanced DBS-checked personnel, and ancillary safety/access products (edge protection, safety netting, Haki secure access, Metrix system scaffold, and permanent counterweighted handrail systems). Revenue is generated per project via free, quote-based pricing with no disclosed tiers, recurring contracts, or publicly available financial figures; the go-to-market is sales-led, with customers initiating contact through phone, website forms, or a "Fast Quote" flow, and service delivered directly to site with field crews.

Operationally, the company runs a lean team (approximately 5 listed employees, with a wider roster of around 12 named operational roles including a Director, Contracts Manager, Operations Manager, Transport Manager, scaffolders/supervisors, drivers, and a trainee scaffolder). Its competitive positioning rests on safety credentials (DBS checks, quality-controlled equipment, counterweighted edge protection), breadth of service categories under one supplier relationship, and an inherited industry reputation marketed as "20+ years of experience," although the legal entity itself was formed in 2022 and no external investors, parent company, or M&A activity is disclosed. Customer evidence comprises six named UK construction and roofing firms, including multi-year relationships and a high-share partner in the school-scaffolding niche.

Name

National Scaffolding LTD

Legal name

National Scaffolding Limited

Website

https://nationalscaffoldingltd.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

National Scaffolding Limited is a UK-based, privately-held scaffolding contractor providing nationwide rental, erection, and dismantling services across residential, commercial, industrial, and education-sector projects, with on-site delivery from a Wellingborough base.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Scaffolding Services

NAICS

Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (2381)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)

akta.pro primary industry

Insulation, Scaffolding & Access Services (ISA) (IMAIACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Scaffolding, Rigging & Access Systems (EDAOAAAK)

Keywords

• Scaffolding services
• Commercial scaffolding
• Industrial scaffolding
• Edge protection systems
• Safety netting

Headquarters

HQ city

Wellingborough

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Scaffolding Services: Project-based scaffolding rental and erection/dismantling services for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Services include safety netting, edge protection, and system scaffolds.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

National Scaffolding Limited provides scaffolding rental, erection, and dismantling services across the UK for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. The company supplies system scaffolds (Metrix), edge protection, safety netting, secure access via Haki staircases, and permanent counterweighted handrail systems, delivered nationwide with free quotations.

Product overview

National Scaffolding LTD is a scaffolding services company offering a unified portfolio of scaffolding solutions. The core offerings comprise residential, commercial, and industrial scaffolding services, supplemented by specialized safety and access products including edge protection, safety netting, system scaffolding (Metrix), secure access with Haki staircases, education scaffolding with DBS-checked staff, and permanent handrail systems. The company operates nationwide with over 20 years of experience, serving projects ranging from simple home improvements to large-scale industrial sites.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of Premier Roofing Systems workload involves school environments, demonstrating trusted partnership in education sector

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BrandSafway: Global access and scaffolding services provider with major UK operations. Overlaps with NSL in commercial and industrial scaffolding but at vastly larger scale, with broader services including insulation, coatings, and formwork.
• Altrad: Multinational industrial services and scaffolding provider operating in the UK. Competes with NSL in commercial and industrial access solutions but serves much larger industrial clients and turnarounds.
• Layher UK: UK arm of the German scaffolding manufacturer and rental provider. Comparable through its system scaffold (Layher Allround) similar to NSL's Metrix offering, plus commercial service capabilities.
• HAKI UK: UK arm of HAKI, a major scaffolding and access systems provider. Directly comparable because NSL itself uses Haki staircases for secure access; HAKI offers the same system scaffold and staircase products plus full contracting services.

Direct peers

• Turner Access: UK scaffolding contractor specialising in commercial and industrial access solutions. Compares directly to NSL across service mix (system scaffold, edge protection, access staircases) and customer segments.
• Apex Scaffolding (UK): Mid-sized UK scaffolding contractor offering residential, commercial, and industrial scaffolds. Similar size and service breadth to NSL, serving similar trades (roofing, construction, property maintenance).
• Lyndon Scaffolding: UK-based scaffolding contractor providing design, supply, and erection services for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. Directly comparable to NSL in service offering, customer base (main contractors and developers), and nationwide operating model.
• Allen & Foxworthy: UK scaffolding services firm providing access solutions to construction and roofing clients. Comparable in product scope (system scaffold, edge protection, safety netting) and target sectors.
• Palmers Scaffolding: UK scaffolding contractor with commercial and industrial focus. Similar service portfolio and customer base (contractors, roofers, property developers) to NSL.
• MR Scaffolding Services: UK-based residential and commercial scaffolding contractor. Comparable size and service mix to NSL, with quote-based pricing and focus on local/regional construction projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NationalScaffoldingLtd
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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